inspirational

A polio survivor who lives life on his own terms, Ghatam Suresh Vaidyanathan has created a career and legacy for himself that far surpasses many others in his field. This Carnatic music virtuoso has been called the ‘Pele of Percussion’ in honour of his prodigal skills.

Sometimes, determination and perseverance can help even the most unexpected people script truly fairy-tale stories. Alston talks about how Vijay Kumar Chauhan, a Class V dropout, grew to today teach and coach hundreds of students, inspiring all of them with his courage and never-say-die attitude.

Rambai Verma is what a women rights activist in the patriarchal jungles of Uttar Pradesh looks like.

Very few cancer survivors speak about their challenges. This story is of a mum battling the health condition, and looking forward to a positive life, as she wants to share it, talk about it, and even raise funds for her recovery.

Paralysis after an accident can be a difficult reality to accept, especially for active individuals. However, Nancy, a young girl, refused to accept her paralysis as a final diagnosis, eventually regaining movement through sheer determination and will.

Women are increasingly breaking free of societal restrictions to explore their identities further. This International Women’s Day, Plan India highlights seven women who have become true examples of women going beyond traditional roles and boundaries.

Lack of support while recovering from a terrible illness can cause further complications. Sreoshi Bakshi suffered the same, but timely intervention by a friend and the discovery of a new passion helped her maintain her fighting spirit.

Finding one’s purpose in life can be a challenging prospect, especially for a young student. Manvendra Singh Inaniya talks about his experience discovering his purpose while working on sustainability in the Himalayan mountains.

Courage can take many forms. Leaving your home with your young children in search for a better life, and to escape the clutches of domestic violence, takes a special kind of courage, that Nirmala exemplifies.

Who says you can’t dance without legs? Or play sports? Or lead a full, successful and happy life? Kalpesh has proven that you don’t need a perfect body to achieve your dreams.