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“Different, Not Less”: What Gayathri Ananth Taught Me About Truly Seeing Children

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“Different, Not Less”: What Gayathri Ananth Taught Me About Truly Seeing Children When was the last time you looked at someone—really looked—and saw potential , not problems? Gayathri Ananth, founder of We Nurture Foundation , does this every single day. As a counselling psychologist and an early intervention specialist, she witnessed something deeply troubling: too many children with developmental challenges and too many families lost in confusion. They weren’t receiving the timely guidance they deserved. That moment, she says, became her turning point. “These children need assistance like any other essential service,” she told me—and that’s when We Nurture was born. But nothing about this path was easy. She began during COVID-19, a time when the world itself was shut down. “There were barely any shops open,” she recalls, “and getting permissions from the municipality was a major hurdle.” Add to that a lack of resources, and you have a founder facing every kind of obstacle. Yet here...
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The Girl with a Guitar Who Rewrote the Meaning of Healing

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The Girl with a Guitar Who Rewrote the Meaning of Healing In a world that often separates science from art, Purvaa Sampath stands at the powerful intersection of both. A music therapist, educator, and founder of Mayahs’ Universe , Purvaa is reshaping how India thinks about healing—not with pills, but with rhythm, melody, and deeply human connection. Her journey began not in a hospital, but in a humble music class. Her teacher was working with two neurodivergent students. She watched in awe as the students opened up—emotionally, socially, even cognitively. Their transformation wasn’t the result of traditional methods. It was music that made the difference. That moment quietly planted a seed in Purvaa’s mind: music can heal . Despite this spark, her path wasn’t straightforward. She went on to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the U.S.—a world-class institution, but one that didn’t quite prepare her for the Indian cultural context. Most would have seen that as a dead...
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From a Moment to a Movement: Surendran Krishnan’s Call to Just Start

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                       "From a Moment to a Movement: Surendran Krishnan’s Call to Just Start" Surendran Murugananda Krishnan’s journey into the world of volunteering didn’t begin with a grand plan—it started with a moment of curiosity and action. One day, while on his way home, he came across a group of people protesting as part of the India Against Corruption movement. Something about their energy drew him in. He stopped, asked if he could join, and when they said yes, he did. That simple decision marked the beginning of what would become a lifelong commitment to social causes. What started as a spontaneous act of support quickly grew into a routine. Suren began dedicating his weekends to various volunteering activities, from supporting education initiatives to engaging in environmental cleanups. He documented these efforts on social media, not for recognition, but to inspire others and show that anyone could contribute in the...
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Emerging with Pride: The Story of Dr. Nanditha Sekhar M.K.

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Emerging with Pride: The Story of Dr. Nanditha Sekhar M.K. Every now and then, you come across a story that leaves an imprint on your heart — not just because of what was endured, but because of what was overcome. This is the story of Dr. Nanditha Sekhar M.K., a transgender woman who transformed not just her own life, but the mindset of those around her. From a young age, Nanditha felt the weight of living in a world that refused to see her for who she truly was. Like many in the transgender community, she faced judgment, rejection, and isolation. But through it all, she held on to one powerful truth: that she deserved to be herself — fully, unapologetically, and with dignity. And in her own unforgettable words, she says: “I didn’t let the world break me.” This wasn’t said lightly. These words came from years of emotional endurance, self-discovery, and resilience. There were people who tried to pull her down, question her identity, and make her feel small. But what’s remarkable is ...
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