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“The first three-four months were very tough. The chemotherapy sessions were very intense. We also learnt that the chances of recovery are as high as 90 per cent in children below the age of 14,” says 48-year-old Monica.

The fridge stands tall at six-feet and has four racks in it–the first two racks will have cooked food, while the other two will store vegetables and fruits.

At 13, she happened to read the autobiography of Helen Keller and that was when she realised that the power to transform her life was not with anyone else, but rested completely with her.

“People used to criticise me and taunt me. Many still think that I am mad. But I can’t let people’s negativity spoil the positive work that I am doing."

"Didi, please do mention everyone’s name. This is not just something that I am doing. We have managed to do such good work over the last one year because of each member's contribution.”

This home runs on fresh air and sunlight. Built on a 220 sq ft plot, the home is equipped with solar panels and a sewage managing unit, and can accommodate up to six people. It took two months and cost about Rs 1.5 lakh.

At the peak of his career, it would have been easy for Dev to settle into a posh metro city and live a comfortable life. Secure the future with his wife, Dr Priyanka, an IIT alumnus and professor at a government college. But he decided to tread the road less taken.

It took another seven years for Iqbal Ahmad to be able to do what he really wanted - give free medical help to the poor.

This humanitarian initiative by Delhiites is not only feeding stomachs, but hearts as well

Fitted with state-of-the-art technology equipment, the vans appear to be the answer to the medical and technological disconnect between the Indian urban and rural.