Inching closer to life goals This story was originally written by Bharat Inclusion Initiative and published on Medium I take the stairs to the third floor to avoid using the lift. As the cases of COVID-19 rise in Bengaluru, one can’t be too careful. This is the building where Sumant works as a security guard …
Surviving the present and optimistic about the future This story was originally written by Bharat Inclusion Initiative and published on Medium ‘Did you have lunch?’ I ask Narayan. ‘No madam and no breakfast either.’ I arrange a South-Indian meal for him and encourage him to settle down while we wait for his lunch to arrive. …
Compromising on Dreams & Aspirations This story was originally written by Bharat Inclusion Initiative and published on Medium At first Roshni appears to be shy and reticent but as the interview progresses, she opens up about herself. I met her one afternoon at the company she currently works for. Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic there …
Informal borrowings to the rescue This story was originally written by Bharat Inclusion Initiative and published on Medium Salim Ashraf, who is now 49, was born and raised in Bengaluru. He lives in a small but comfortable two bed-room house in Bamboo Bazaar, Bengaluru. His house is surrounded with shops selling bamboo furniture and ladders. …