I was in grade 12 when I found myself fascinated by some NCC officers who came to visit my college. I was so amazed to see the pride for that uniform that I decided I wanted to have one for myself. I believed that instead of gazing at a thousand stars in the sky, I’d
Aristotle the legendary Greek philosopher said, ‘Man is by nature a social animal; an individual who is unsocial naturally and not accidentally is either beneath our notice or more than human.’ With the need for constant social belonging and the ease of social media enabling this connect, people are continuously attuned to their digital extensions.
Growing up I always felt looked down upon and was often demotivated for doing what I wished to do. After finishing school, I took a diploma course in hospitality and aviation management. The next few months drifted past in a frenzy with long hours of training and 7 months later I managed to bag a
Growing up, I was always inclined towards teaching. I would often teach my siblings and other children but never had I imagined that I would somehow end up starting a school of my own. Springdale School, Lucknow began in two rooms with 5 children. With some help from their savings and the will to make
As a mischievous kid, my mother directed my energy towards music, art and activities like trekking and mountaineering. I enjoyed the treks and it would give me immense joy and happiness amidst nature. Cherishing music, I was also part of a music band. During the course of my education, I initially studied engineering for a
I suffered from ADHD. My mother helped me channelize my hyperactivity productively. I was merely 3 years old when I began playing tabla and joined skating. For 8 consecutive years, I was placed first in various tabla competitions and won several awards for tabla and skating. I also performed as a junior artist at the
Yoga to me is the anchor of my life. It is something that I hold onto, something that adds balance and control to my life effectively. However, when I was young, I did not understand the importance of yoga. It was a part of my routine and I did it because everyone was doing it.
