Today, my dream is much bigger than simply playing for my school.

I had never watched a football match when I was first selected to play. In fact, I did not even know much about the game. I was good at sports and enjoyed running. I had stamina, and I was always happy to be on the playground. But football was completely new to me. I had […]
And sometimes, that is all it takes to begin changing.

I was never someone who spoke much growing up. I kept to myself and felt nervous around new people. Starting a conversation or speaking in front of others was always a struggle. But there was one place where I felt completely different – the playground. I always loved sports; volleyball, in particular. I enjoyed the […]
I hope to start a school of my own someday.

I was in first class when my parents decided to move our family to the city. We were living with my grandparents. For my brothers and me, everything felt new and unfamiliar. My parents worked as daily wage labourers. In a month, they earned around ₹2,000. Even before bringing money home, they had to spend […]