My parents were afraid of the society when I wanted to be a journalist. My mom made sure I pursued teaching course so I would be a teacher. I was warned of the dangers associated with journalism and how a woman should not go out. I became a teacher. My husband encouraged me to join…
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Open UP: #117
I worked in banking and insurance for 40 years and saved up to buy this home and started this business for passing time. I met a girl and asked her to go on a ride with me. She said yes and I said for a life time. We have been on an impressive ride since…
Open UP: #116
“I have a daughter and two younger sons. Both the sons go to school and are studying well but the daughter is at home. In our village and culture we don’t send daughters to school. She goes to Madrasa and studies Quran there along with other life skills. But she is very interested in school…
Open UP: # 111
She helped me use her phone hotspot to book tickets to get home. Helped me out of her way to make me comfortable. “I have a six month old baby at home. My mother in law helps me take care of her. Being in hospitality sector you need to be ready for extra hours, irate…
Open UP: # 110
“I am working for the last 62 years. I have three kids who are all settled in their jobs and stay in the same city but I don’t get to meet them. They are all modern and do not believe in family, marriage and being there for each other. My wife and I are married…
Open UP: # 99
“When I came here to work, I was 15 yrs old. I go home twice every year – once for Republic day and Independence day when the shop is closed for holidays. I go to visit my wife and 7 yr old son at home. My wife does stitching and knitting while my son is…
Open UP: # 95
“I just come and set up shop here. I get these tools on rent. On a good day, I get to make around 300 INR ($5) and can take something home. If you take my picture and mention the place, I could lose my spot. Don’t put up a picture with my face or someone…
Open UP: # 94
“I ran away from my house at the age of 12 with my mom’s gold and have never gone back. I started smoking, drinking and gambling when I have money. I do some menial jobs, pull a rickshaw or beg when I need money. I sleep on the footpath at night. Two days ago there…
Open UP: # 93
“I don’t know about God as we don’t have a God in Buddhism. When you achieve complete peace, you become like Buddha. But when you look at the beautiful creation, nature and the universe, you tend to be in awe and wonder at the might force that created it. We are too small in the…
Open UP: # 88
“I have traveled to over 19 countries in the last 10 years. Everywhere I go I embrace their culture and live in the local tradition for as long as I am there. I love to learn and understand their culture. It helps me keep my sanity from my daily busy schedule when I get back…
Open UP: # 87
“All my life I wanted to have a bike so I can ride fast. When I got a bike, I wanted a car. Though the car never came, I somehow fell in love with walking. I am a walker now. When I walk I am intune with the nature, people and my sorroundings. I have…
Open UP: # 86
“I have two children – a girl and a boy. Both are slightly slow in learning. Doctors and teachers recommended us to send them to a school which can address their special needs. But I cannot afford one. So I work overtime and have requested the teachers at school to help them by giving them…
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