Vidisha Baliyan – Loud and Clear!
Vidisha Baliyan – Loud and Clear! Vidisha Baliyan says, “I was 5 when my parents found out that I was partially deaf. When the doctor advised them to admit me into a special school, my parents retorted. They wanted me to grow in an environment that was free from stigma. But, things only went in […]
Priyanka Mohite – What’s Next?
Priyanka Mohite – What’s Next? “The avuncular my Uncle and I share is the main reason behind my love for mountains. Weekend tours of the Ajinkyatara Fort with family are my fondest childhood memories. Watching my alacrity for the hills, he suggested that I join a professional mountaineering group and that’s how my mountaineering career […]
Pubarun Basu – The Journey behind Photography
Pubarun Basu – The Journey behind photography Pubarun Basu says, “My parents told me that I was 2 when I held a camera for the first time. At 4 I was visiting a fair at Shantiniketan. While the whimsical folk dances captivated my attention, baba handed me his camera and said ‘go crazy with it!’. […]
Kieren D’Souza – A Team Player
Kieren D’Souza – A Team Player “Growing up I was always into team sports. However, in college, I had to opt for running. It wasn’t my first choice but once I started running there was no looking back. Few months into that, I came across a news article about a 100km marathon. I then thought […]
Niyog Krishna – The Man on the Sledge
Niyog Krishna – The Man on the Sledge “Filmmaking & stories have always fascinated me. So, when I passed my 10th dad told me to take a gap year. ‘Travel brings in the greatest stories & lessons of life, ‘ he said. However, I couldn’t complete the entire trip & felt homesick after 3 months. […]
Huafrid Billimoria: From Abysmal to Acceptance
Huafrid Billimoria: From Abysmal to Acceptance Huafrid Billimoria, the First Indian with dystonia to complete a 10km swimathon and a full marathon says, “At 5 I got diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). ‘He has severe learning disabilities. You should enroll him in a special school.’ said my teachers. But that wasn’t all. Due […]
Ritesh Hindocha – The Indomitable Influencer
Ritesh Hindocha: The Indomitable Influencer “Ritesh Hindocha was a special child, soon after his birth, mom dad knew that. He’d often fall ill. So, mom and dad would devote their entire time to him. They enrolled him in a special school too. But, growing up wasn’t easy for Ritesh. To us, he was our loving […]
Abhishek Pagnis – Behind and beyond the Lens.
Abhishek Pagnis – Behind and Beyond the Lens “Myself Abhishek Pagnis, I am an amateur wildlife photographer and pursue it as a hobby. But, it wasn’t until June of 2019 when this part time hobby of mine became a forever passion. While on a vacation with my family, I went to the Tadoba Andhari National […]
Tinkesh Kaushik – Undefeated
Tinkesh Kaushik – Undefeated The weather at Bhotekoshi river was perfect for bungee jumping. I was glad that I would be able to enjoy the canyon swing without breaking a sweat. The thought uppermost on my mind on the ride up here was how lucky I am that the authorities had given me the permission […]
Deepali Rajoria – Discovering her way to Fashion
Deepali Rajoria – Discovering her way to Fashion “Fashion and passion have been synonymous for me. Ever since childhood, clothes, colors, and designs have fascinated me. I’d even design my own clothes from scratch. My family and friends would be awestruck looking at the final outfits. With their constant love and support, I was ambitious […]