“A small step for a man, and a giant leap for mankind.” - Neil Armstrong said, when he landed on the moon. This month, a group of common people in Bangalore fits the note. They might not have got the moon, but their effort is surely a shining star for those hungry souls in the city on this Dussehra. A 34-year old braveheart, Mahita Fernandez and her team is out on a … [Read more...]
Lack of food is not what’s keeping poor people hungry. Some shocking facts about hungry India
As I walk down the road to my home every day from office, I find myself walking through a lane flanked by hollow bellies selling incense sticks and miscellaneous items and staring hopelessly at people walking past them ignorant of their presence. Their silent eyes and lips somehow keep screaming about their hunger that perhaps has been killing them since years. I wonder if … [Read more...]
An Interview with the Man Who Feeds 21000 Hungry Children Everyday
“Baba 2 din se kucch khaya nai he, 10 rupaiye de do.” I ignored that little malnourished kid as I came out from the coffee café after sipping my cappuccino and having my Chicken Garlic Sandwich. He followed me. “Baba, kucch toh de do. Bahut bhuk lagi he.” I turned around and scolded him in loud voice “Jao yahan se, bhaago. Pareshan karke rakh diya he tum logo … [Read more...]