Anand Mahindra is one of the well-known Indian billionaires. While he is popular for being the chairman of Mahindra Group, he is also popular for his Tweets. Back in July, he made an inspirational tweet for everyone where he shared the story of his “startup hero” Paramjeet Singh.
Recently, an engineering dropout also grabbed Anand Mahindra’s attention for doing a glorious deed. Therefore, it goes without saying that Anand made a tweet about it. If you are curious to know about the backstory and tale of this engineering dropout that in the eyes of Anand Mahindra is a “powerful story” then you are at the right place.
Read on to know the full scoop about this inspirational tale.
The backstory of the engineering dropout Shivam Soni
Shivam Soni who hails from Madhya Pradesh is a 26-year-old engineering dropout. Back in the 2018s, he owned a restaurant. However, sadly he was diagnosed with Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that creates red, itchy, scaly areas. Plenty of Madhya Pradesh locals suffered from this serious skin ailment.
One among whom was Shivam. Due to suffering from this disease Shivam was unable to continue working in his restaurant. Because of it, he was going into a lot of debt. The situation deteriorated to the extent that he fell into the pit of debt of about ₹18 lakh.
Shivam was highly depressed with his situation and therefore he decided to run away from his home to the city of Indore. While leaving he only left a note for his family. Furthermore, during his struggling days, he used to spend a maximum of his time living and traveling on road with an empty stomach. Those were the days that made him realize the utter importance of food.
This realization gave him the impetus to start his very own start-up called the “Hunger Langar”.
About the “Hunger Langar,” start-up by Shivam Soni
The Better India featured the story of Shivam Soni and shared about his start-up “Hunger Langar”. “Hunger Langar” is a food operation via which Shivam provides food to the poor residents of Madhya Pradesh. What is purely monumental about this initiative is that Shivam feeds the poor only for just a sum of ₹10.
With big financial losses, serious skin ailments, and plenty of other problems the poor residents of Madhya Pradesh were already suffering a lot. The initiative of supplying food at such low prices was the best thing to ever happen to the locals.
This powerful story of engineering dropout Shivam Soni which was published by The Better India grabbed the attention of somebody who Shivam never anticipated. Yes, we are talking about none other than the business tycoon Anand Mahindra.
Meals at Rs 10: College Dropout Runs ‘Hunger Langar’ for the Poor
Battling suicidal thoughts, Shivam Soni ran away from home, eating in langars, and sleeping in railway stations. Today, he runs a unique ‘Hunger Langar’ in Indore which offers food for just Rs 10. pic.twitter.com/EeEN8lrY36
Anand Mahindra shared his insights about the “powerful story” of Shivam Soni
After coming across the powerful story of Shivam Soni via The Better India post, business tycoon Anand Mahindra took to Twitter and shared his insights. By asking for the contacts details of Shivam from the publication, Anand wrote,
“What a powerful story. Life continues to teach us that the best way to heal ourselves is to help others. I guess he’s gathered external supporters to fund his langar. I’d be very privileged if I could add my support too. Request @thebetterindia to provide his contact details”
What a powerful story. Life continues to teach us that the best way to heal ourselves is to help others. I guess he’s gathered external supporters to fund his langar. I’d be very privileged if I could add my support too. Request @thebetterindia to provide his contact details https://t.co/mAP8sYXVPq
Plenty of people replied to Anand Mahindra’s tweet
One user wrote,
“India is one of the very few countries that worship food as a deity. These founders are fulfilling the work of the God of Food.”
Another user went like this,
“To come out of such a situation, rebuild self and also all along to care for others, is inspiring to those who struggle in life with different problems!”
This initiative by Shivam is indeed applaud-worthy. What are your thoughts about Shivam Soni and his initiative? Do tell us via the comments below.
Daylight robbery is not quite usual but it does not strike out the fact that it is highly possible. Many a time cases as such have surfaced online where normal people were robbed in broad daylight. Recently, the passengers in a taxi got robbed inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
Four men rob taxi passengers at gunpoint in broad daylight and here is what Delhi Police have to say
On Saturday, a delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint by a group of unknown assailants, stealing around Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh cash from them. In spite of having 16 security guards in the Pragati Tunnel, there were no CCTV cameras installed. Although the Public Works Department assured that cameras are installed, they did not confirm their operational conditions.
The victims made a complaint at Tilak Marg police station later in the evening. The Pragati tunnel is a 1.5 km tunnel that connects New Delhi with Sarai Kale Khan and Noida. The police said that following the complaint made by the victims, a case has been filed under Sections 397 IPC which covers robbery, or dacoity with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt and 34 (common intention).
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pranav Tayal, has shared that the complainant can be identified as Patel Sajan Kumar and his associate Jigar Patel. Patel Sajan works as a delivery agent for a private firm in Chandni Chow and has informed the police that he and Jigar were going to Gurugram to deliver the cash to a client.
As per the registered complaint, the two of them hired an Ola cab from near Red Fort. As soon as the cab entered the Pragati Maidan tunnel from Ring Road, four assailants on two motorcycles surrounded their cab and robbed the cash off them keeping them at gunpoint.
Delhi Minister Atishi also took to Twitter and slammed the incompetency of the Lieutenant Governor. She tweeted,
LG साहब: अगर आपको @ArvindKejriwal के कामों का क्रेडिट लेने से फ़ुरसत मिले तो कभी अपनी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी पर भी ध्यान दीजिए। दिल्ली वालों को सुरक्षा देना आपका काम है। और अब दिन दहाड़े दिल्ली में चोरी, डकैती और क़त्ल की वारदातें हो रही हैं। या तो आप सुरक्षा की ज़िम्मेदारी लीजिए,… https://t.co/RG4c9ozWnW
Coming across train service complaints on social media is nothing new. Very often than not we find passengers complaining about bland food or bugs in the cooked food provided to them. Quite recently someone took to Twitter regarding a complaint where they found plastic in the railway food. But the latest thing that happened has actually stunned everyone when a video of the roof of a passenger coach train surfaced online.
Indian Railways slammed over water leakage in AC coach
Netizens have harshly criticized the poor management and maintenance of the train coaches after a surprising video surfaced online. Recently, a video went viral on social media platforms in which it can be clearly seen rainwater seeping in through the roof of the 2-tier AC coach of the Avantika Express. The Congress party also reshared the video uploaded by a passenger and took to Twitter to play the blame game immediately.
“काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता। झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। (Wish some actual work would have been done for the Railways in place of empty propaganda. The railway minister who shows the flag is currently abroad, the named railway minister should pay attention)”
काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता।
झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। pic.twitter.com/FNLvQL1Ihu
It was a jab at the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who recently flagged off 11 Vande Bharat Express, the Railways’ newest hi-tech train.
Railways response to the above-mentioned tweet
The Western Railway took to Twitter to respond to that tweet hours later and stated that all the coaches of the Avantika Express train were properly checked.
“All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended to promptly. The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now. Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances”
All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended promptly.
The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now.
Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances. pic.twitter.com/V9QyKiIowJ
Thandi hawa ke sath sath sarkar ne barish ke pani ka bhi anand lene ke liye ye nayab tarikib lagai hai isme bhrastachar bilkul nhi hai aur haa jine murko ke ye lgta hai isme amir log travel krte hai to unko ye bta du amir log plan me jate hai aur dikhave wale amir train me….🤐
— Mahua Moitra Fans (@MahuaMoitraFans) June 25, 2023
This is probably not the first time that something has happened as per the claims of this Twitter user,
Recently travelled from 12424 Rajdhani Express to #Guwahati , had a very bad experience. As it was raining the rainwater was leaking in every coach and also there was no water in most of the dirty toilets. TTE ignored the complaint and asked to register complaint via phone.
On Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan aka the King Khan, completed 31 years in Bollywood industry. It was in 1992, when he made his debut in the industry with the movie Deewana opposite late actress Divya Bharti. As the fans celebrated the big day on social media with amazing messages and tributes for the actor, SRK also decided to celebrate the occasion with his fans in his own style.
Shah Rukh Khan completed 31 years in Bollywood
He took some time out of his busy schedule and held an #AskSRK session on Twitter. Starting the question and answer session on Twitter, SRK wrote:
“Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??”
In no time, his Tweet was flooded with a variety of questions from fans for their favorite actor. SRK, who is known for his hilarious sense of humor, gave amazing replies to his fans with wit and humor.
Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??
While interacting with the fans, King Khan stumbled upon a question that was asked by a female fan, who is currently pregnant with twins. The fan came up with an epic Tweet for the Pathaan actor. She asked:
“sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.”
sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan ❤️ #AskSRK 5
Besides all the funny and hilarious answers, SRK was also seen giving some serious answers. A fan asked him if he would do a movie like Swades again, a role that was loved by one and all
Talking about his work front, SRK made a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with Siddharth Anand’s blockbuster action-thriller Pathaan, which hit the theatres in January this year. SRK will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller Jawan, which will be released on September 7th.
Jawan is directed by South filmmaker Atlee. Produced under SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the movie also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.