What made an auto driver decide to dedicate his life to helping the destitute? ‘Auto Raja’ is often asked this question. His answer is simple: Mother Teresa’s inspiration! All of us were saddened by the news of her death. But it affected Raja more profoundly. He asked himself: ‘Now that she is gone, who is going to take care of the destitute of our country?’ The question troubled him to the...

DreamIndia’s uniqueness lies in its smallness, says Mitali Patel

Don’t we all think of ourselves as good human beings, irrespective of who we are, what work we do and how we think? Imagine for a moment that you have achieved your coveted goal; can you figure out how many people have contributed directly and indirectly to making you what you are? No person owes his achievements completely to...

Dr Nita Mukherjee describes Umang’s efforts in rehabilitating children with cerebral palsy

Umang, meaning zest or enthusiasm, seeks to inculcate just that – among a rather difficult target group that is generally regarded as being beyond hope – children afflicted with cerebral palsy.

Persons with cerebral palsy have different kind of disabilities – they could be mentally challenged, suffer...