We talk about child rights often. But, have we ever made an attempt to delve into the psyche of abandoned children – The answer is an emphatic ‘NO’. Lost Childhood It was a Monday morning. A train had just arrived at the Majestic railway station, Bangalore from Mysore. Six year old Appu and his nine year old brother got down from the train. Anxiety was written all … [Read more...]
From A Child Labor To A National Award Winner: The Cutest Story Of 12 Year Old Naveen
It is just once in a while we come across an extraordinary story that is worth telling. This is one such story of a 12 year old boy who won a national award for his invention. Life has snatched away a lot from Naveen Kumar who hailed from a small village called Madanpalli in Andhra Pradesh. But that did not deter him from achieving the best. He was just 12 years old when … [Read more...]
Life Of A Sex Worker Is Not Easy, But This Is How Things Have Started To Change
We all go to sleep everyday with big dreams and hopes for our future and work hard to achieve some of that. Some dream of owning penthouse suites in New York and of vacations to Paris. But for others, their dreams are limited to having their stomachs fill and their hearts warm. They do not come from affluent or respected families but they very much have the zeal of bringing … [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...]