survivors

Survivors of the tragic Odisha-Balasore train collision recall the moments when they felt the train derailed. Many passengers travelling in the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express suffered brutal injuries, and witnessed blood baths, as over 240 people died in the accident, after a passenger train collided with other two trains, leading to a disastrous accident. "I was woken up when the train derailed. Some 10-15 people fell over me." said a… read-more

As India and Pakistan parted ways in 1947, 15 million people got displaced. Today, survivors still live with the hope of seeing their hometowns that they left behind 75 years ago. Project Dastaan, started by co-founders Sparsh Ahuja and Sadiya Gardezi, makes this wish possible through 360 degrees VR videos. The project aims at healing the old wounds of those parted by bringing them virtually close to the lost places.

Jayant Kandoi, a 23-year-old Ajmer-based man has fought cancer six times in the past few years. Kandoi was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013. He appeared for his class 10 board exam and became the class topper after beating cancer for the first time. "I have had to deal with cancer six times and each time a new body part was impacted. Today, I give motivational talks," Kandoi said.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has again showered his love towards his fans by singing a song with acid attack survivors in a virtual meet hosted by Meer Foundation. Ahead of the surgeries scheduled for victims, SRK had a virtual interaction to boost up their confidence, where he sung his chartbuster ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ title track. He also congratulated those victims who have become mothers, pregnant or got engaged recently.… read-more