Gujarat

Whenever Varunkumar encountered a problem, there came along someone who helped him out. A lot of credit goes to the doctor of his late father, who chipped in not just the initial fees for his college but even later.

Since August 2015, through self-help groups, women have been able to save Rs 19.04 lakh and distribute internal loans worth Rs 57.76 lakh cumulatively.

"From my very first childhood memories, I remember two things—going to the park with my grandfather and going to my small town airport with my dad every Sunday, just to watch airplanes take off and land."

Maharashtra's Ujjani Dam has flooded the surrounding areas and there are many secrets under the water's surface!

"Once a week, we go to a neighbourhood in the village with the school students and hold an assembly there. The assembly is an open event and the residents of the locality, as well as parents of children, can come and witness."

"Asari sir changed my life, and I am grateful to him for that. I cannot believe this happened to me. Earlier, I used to get tired on duty, but SP sir inspired me to keep going, and now I can perform my duties in a better way,"

“I have come across some heart wrenching anecdotes from these students. The idea is not only to educate but also help them overcome any such memories that will cause them suffering.”

While finding a substitute for a pesticide for sugarcane crop, he was working on some wax moth caterpillars and realised two things.

Abu Dhabi-based Dr Shamsheer Vayalil is the Chairman of VPS Healthcare and an active philanthropist.

While no amount of aid will compensate for the lives lost, we hope that these contributions will support Kerala and her people to recover from the crisis.