Sheher Mein Hu Main Tere…

Taj Mahal Agra

We bring you a collection of pictorial stories featuring Hindustanis from across Hindustan, one city at a time!

DELHI

Raised in a family of army-men, serving the nation is in my blood I guess.

From an early age, I always had this inner calling to give back to society. So I started with teaching kids…Read the full story here.

Srestha Banerjee

“Throughout my life, I have been a breaker of stereotypes.”

It has been my constant endeavor to create good meaningful content which can inspire people towards upholding a progressive society…Read the full story here.

ashutosh

“साहित्य एक समंदर है  – जल्द मशहूर होने के लिए लिखने वाले अस्ल साहित्य से दूर होते जा रहे हैं |”

अगर आप ग़ज़ल लिख रहे हैं तो “अरूज़” का ज्ञान होना आवश्यक है और अगर कविता लिख रहे हैं तो “छंद शास्त्र” का ज्ञान ज़रूर लें …Read the full story here.

shruti-sharma

“Art is like therapy for me, it has always been, my hobby in childhood, my support in the teenage and my happiness now.”

Coming from a privileged section of the society, even her stories are too permeated by struggles of gender biases, ill-treatment, and struggles with her soul…Read the full story here.

abhishek-with-indian-flag

“When I am on the wall nothing else matters.

Creating new champions, producing more fitting mascots, and building a sustainable future in climbing – are my true aspirations…Read the full story here.

sonamm-sharma

“It’s greatly satisfying when your services are of good use to people.”

The one thing I am extremely proud of as a mixed-race kid is the fact that I was allowed to engage with as many aspects of my cultures as I wanted…Read the full story here.

shibani-bedi

“You are – the talent in you, the fire in your belly, and the faith in your heart!”

The actor with a sharp voice & elegant expressions, digital content curator, and now the household name – Shibani Bedi doesn’t need any introduction…Read the full story here.

harpreet-kaur

“Don’t let the limitations of others limit your desires & vision.”

The amount of money I spent on a weekend having brunch or partying, would rather buy me an amazing getaway in the calmness of Himalayan woods, or the pinks of Rajasthan, or the greens of Punjab…Read the full story here.

vrinda-wearing-lipstick

“If I can prevent others from experiencing the same pain I went through, I’ll feel better.”

I was barely at an age to understand what was going on. It was only at a much later age I realized, what happened with me was actually sexual assault. But by that time he was long gone…Read the full story here.

chirantar

“I believe in setting goals and working hard to achieve them, all while enjoying the journey!”

Everywhere I go, I make sure to try the local delicacies – from street food to 5-star haute cuisine…Read the full story here.

pragati-bhardwaj

“It’s NEVER too late to start anything.”

People may mock you when you are nothing; but the funny thing is, they go crazy about you when you are something in your life…Read the full story here.

“I am much stronger than my fears & insecurities.”

As a teen, I got mocked about being fat, dark-skinned, being loud, having curly hair, wearing glasses, and whatnot…Read the full story here.

“Acceptance is the first step towards success.”

How tough it is for females to use washrooms while travelling (in train especially) and that they have to wait and control for long to find clean toilets…Read the full story here.

“Life is all about choices- you can either settle comfortably or hustle to reach for the stars.”

Ever since I’ve entered the fitness space, I have been watching people hitting the gym heedlessly. It doesn’t matter to them how results come while completely ignoring the right process to transformation…Read the full story here.

“You can have a go at a career of your liking at any time in your life.”

I became an image consultant, a blogger, an influencer at the age of 40. So if you are passionate about something then just follow it with all your heart and everything else will fall in place…Read the full story here.

“The age-old science of ‘Yog’ beautifully connects body, mind & soul all while raising our level of consciousness.”

I was 26 and people told me it’s late to learn ballet at that age. I knew I made a choice which most people at my age don’t…Read the full story here.

Jaipur

Satpal Singh

“Do Waqt Ki Roti Sukoon Ke Sath, Aur Kya Chahiye!”

I am very proud of my mustache. It complements my job pretty well. Read full story here.
gaurav-sharma

“We’re not going to build the future with heaps of waste around. We envision living in a waste-free world.”

We need easy to use, financially viable and fully automatic solutions to make waste management a household name – unless it’s in our daily routine, Swachh Bharat will be a distant reality…Read the full story here.

“There’s so much more to Fitness than just a weight-loss or fad diets.”

Fitness is a process which takes time and everyone’s body is different. Instead of comparing it with others, you should enjoy your journey…Read the full story here.

“Be open to criticism but don’t allow it to define you.”

But what I am most proud of is the transformation of a simple girl into a bold fearless woman who is ready to live the life of her dreams – all by being herself…Read the full story here.

KOLKATA

“If you want a city with a soul, come to Kolkata.”

I am in the business of selling ‘Joy’ wrapped in a crispy hollow ball. Read full story here.

“People think we wake up one day and decide to be Trans.”

The transformation process is not easy- there’s a phase when you’ve both male & female attributes and you can’t even step out of your house…Read the full story here.

MUMBAI

Rahul Tewari

“Mumbai is not a city, it’s a way of Life.”

I am no magician, but I strongly believe in the powers of theatre, power of communication, power of dialogue, the power to reflect and question…Read the full story here.
neha-yadav

“Everyone has a free will to heal themselves, but one has to take steps towards it.”

These times are when every soul, all living creatures are evolving. So go inside, connect with your body, do Yoga-Asana, Pranayama, and heal yourself…Read the full story here.
shray-rai-tiwari

“Beta, akkal badaam khane se nahi, Laat khane se aati hai.”

I was a professional swimmer during my earlier days in Rajasthan. Today, I am in love with my new-found sport, Acting…Read the full story here.
sanaya-irani

“I am a reflection of my environment; I can control it instead of letting it control me!”

I discovered my true nature – the real me, through the joy of my work, my passion and I’m so grateful for that…Read the full story here.
snehil-dixit

“Being an improviser has helped me big-time with writing new sketches/characters.”

I am a social media influencer! Gosh, feels unreal as this is something a woman in her late thirties, mother of an 8-year-old and a full-time career woman would not have imagined being; but yes, I have done it…Read the full story here.
neha-ranglani

“It’s all in our hands – we are the creator of our health and for that, we need to be educated about our body.”

My journey of being in the health field for more than a decade has truly transformed me into a different person. I embraced veganism 5 years back…Read the full story here.
pranika

“My passion for storytelling has always been constant in my life.”

In our society, it’s so ‘normal’ to have a surname that for me not having a one is often considered weird, cool, and even badass by people…Read the full story here.
nikkhil-pitaley

“With each passing day, I am inching more towards fulfilling my dreams.”

I came to Mumbai at the age of 21 chasing my dreams. I had no one here – no contacts, no friends, and the city, the vibe, everything was new…Read the full story here.
jennifer-tavadia

“I wish and pray for a world where there’s love & care for animals.”

Growing up around dogs, have taught me to enjoy the small things in life. To be humble, kind & loyal, and to spread positivity & smile to everyone around you…Read the full story here.
naveen-kaushik

“Art inspires, motivates, questions, incites, excites, debates, births, challenges every idea and inspiration.”

There are people out there attacking comedians, dancers, painters, poets, writers – be the shield for those artists. Without art there’s no meaning to our lives.

“The joy & happiness I get feeding strays can’t be expressed in words.”

I wish to educate people more about animal feeding & welfare. The gist is – If u can’t feed them HELP OTHERS WHO ARE DOING THAT…Read the full story here.

LUCKNOW

corona warrior at lucknow railway station

“Muskuraiye, Aap Lucknow Mein Hain.”

It takes a hint of Compassion & Goodness to make this worldly-world a better place to live…Read the full story here.
Shailja

Think Periods Positive. Embrace it with dignity. Spread awareness not myths.”

I was 13 when I started bleeding. At that age, I was unaware about periods and when it happened for the first time….Read the full story here.

HYDERABAD

Bhamini Shree

“Don’t let the artist in you die. Hang in there, keep on creating!

My romance with art started at the time when I was coping with depression & anxiety. Being raised in a small town in Bihar,…Read the full story here.

Anil Kohli

I want to build a cultural space for our glorious, creative, constantly shifting and growing tribe.”

For ages, society has ostracized our community. We’ve been continuously bullied, harassed, assaulted, traumatized, and forbidden to…Read the full story here.

“Magic happens the moment you start doing things for yourself!”

There was a time when people used to bully me and call me names from bamboo stick to chicken legs because of my skinny looks…Read the full story here.

PUNJAB

Ankita Menon

” Villages are where you still consider water as a gift.”

We all have stemmed from nature. Nature is synonymous with Mother. And, society is the reflection of how it treats its nature & women…Read the full story here.
shivpreet pannu

“It’s all about living the dreams you once dreamt of and putting your soul in achieving them.

4 times National Champion and Asian Youth Sport Climbing Champion (2019) – Shivpreet Pannu grew up in Amritsar, Punjab and has been practicing this sport since she was 11…Read the full story here.

PUNE

vandana-pandey

“I feel so humbled when I see heads turn in appreciation as the bride walks down the aisle.”

As you read this blog within the safe confines of your comfy homes, she’s out there, busy rendering her services – one bride at a time…Read the full story here.
meera-covid-art

“After Meera, we’ve grown into a fantastic unit working together to create a life of our dreams.”

When she’s asleep, I use fabric, chart paper, & other hand drawn props and place them on the mattress to create the desired set…Read the full story here.

AGRA

roopali-ashok-dixit

“People give a legacy to their sons but my father gave it to me.”

Women+Politics+Uttar Pradesh’ is not a good combination and even worse if you are unmarried and your father is in prison…Read the full story here.

CHENNAI

divyansh-mansukhani

“A great way to learn is to teach.”

My long-term goal is to be an influencing epistemologist and hopes for budding science enthusiasts to engage more with scicomm…Read the full story here.

KERALA

baiju-mohandas

“We must first learn WHO WE ARE and WHERE WE COME FROM to truly proclaim ourselves as worldly-wise.”

I was 17 when I learned Kalari and started my own centre to teach as many people as I can. We’ve had thousands of students coming from various parts…Read the full story here.

GUJARAT

payal

“From my experiences, all I have learnt is to hope for a rainbow even in the darkest storms.”

Nowadays, if you step outside you risk your life; if you come in contact you risk your life. Some say, if you even breathe you risk your life. But for me, work is foremost – I know I am healthy enough to save the lives of people who are sick and that’s the reason enough to risk mine…Read the full story here.

“I wish to spread happiness through my clothing and weave the magic of sustainable Indian crafts at a global level.”

I aspire to provide artisans/craftsmen with a sustainable livelihood by training them to design great ethical products and find a place for these valuables in the global market…Read the full story here.