The Indore Insider

Sharing what we have even if it is a little is a truly noble and the best way live. Following such philosophy of service before gains, 63-year-old gynecologist Dr Usha Shrivastava has been selflessly helping women deliver children and contributing for patients even when she could not afford her own bread. Her story defines a woman’s strength and compassionate nature that can heal severe injuries with a soft touch and genuine effort. Over being a good doctor, she is a true woman of substance who has blessed life all around her. Sharing her story, Usha said, “I have always been a determined and strong-headed person, which might not be considered as compliments for many women, but that is how I am.” She always walked on the path that seemed fit to her instead of following norms. “Not that I would disobey my parents or hurt anyone, but at times when it seems reasonable to be concerned about family first, I do not feel the same as I believe the entire world is my family,” Usha said. Deci...

Girls should grow up, become proficient in everything from academics to household chores and then be married off in early 20s. Isn't that how most North Indian families think? Breaking stereotype of getting girls married at age of 20 and play the role of perfect homemakers, 41-year-old operational head at MNC  Sushmita   Sahay  shocked the community by joining Indian Air Force as flying officer in 1997. Sharing her story, Sushmita said, “I had to break social barriers that stood between me and my dreams." She was born and brough up in a Bihari family. The general trend in the family was  girls getting martied and settling down at a young age as a homemaker.  “My father (Ramanandan) like every other north Indian father, wanted me to get married to a nice settled guy at the ‘right age’,”  Sushmita  said. She explained that people have a hard time finding a groom for an educated girl, who has crossed the age of 20 in north India. “When I tur...

Winning is awesome, no doubt , sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody labels experiences as easy life, pursuing passion is never easy, but the ups and downs is what makes our life into a beautiful music. Sports has an interesting way of tuning life into a musical rhythm that teaches the lesson of enjoying the journey without worrying about destination. Balancing several tasks of life without stress or worry, 70-year-old retired banker Santosh Kaushik quoted importance of living life as an adventure rather than taking it as a challenge. "Individuals regularly wonder how is it conceivable to oversee time and complete everything, my mantra is just to live like we play an amusement," Kaushik said. With a proactive frame of mind towards life, he moves everybody around with his vitality and appeal. Sharing his cherished recollections, Kaushik stated, "I was 12 when I initially played table tennis enliven...

People often question judgement of love at first sight, but the ones who have experienced it know that it is one of kind. Such is the heart melting love story of Mradula and Maheep Dhing. Sharing their story, 45-year-old teacher Mradula said, “It was early evening, when I had gone out for shopping with my aunt.” She was in the busiest street market of Ratlam. Talking about how he landed up there, 45-year-old deputy general manager Maheep said, “I was there with my friends, and the moment I saw Mradula, I fell for her.” Trying to catch her attention, he started talking in loud voice with his friends. “His voice caught my attention as I turned and saw him, something clicked,” Mradula said. She fell for him at first sight, but did nothing about it. Love finds ways even through international boundaries, so it did in their case as well. “Ratlam is a small town, so it was not difficult for me to find Mradula’s whereabouts,” Maheep said. Mradula had come home for vacation, as she was pursu...

Accepting every hurdle as a stepping stone, 32-year-old director (operations) Priyanka Joshi and 35-year-old business consultant Binu K Nair found a new of way of life that includes best of their north and south Indian heritage respectively. Though falling in love was easier than getting married, their friendship solved even that problem like always. Sharing their story, Priyanka said, “Love is something that we feel, not necessarily spoken in words and shown in gifts… at least that is how it is in our case.” Met in accountancy coaching class, they soon discovered to be neighbours in 2005. “I was in second year of graduation and he was my senior,” Priyanka said. Coming from conservative families, they did not speak to each other directly. “We would notice each other and gestures were enough to communicate,” Nair said. They stayed as acquaintances throughout graduation. “Our story continued as I enrolled for master in business administration (MBA) in the same college as him,” Priya...

Love and strength have an interesting relativity as being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Such is the love story of Abhinav John and Nikita Atriwal. Their match was definitely made in heaven and though their heart felt it, it took time for people to understand it. Sharing their story, Nikita said, “We meet in 2011, when I had gone for a party with my friends wearing denim and tee, where Abhinav saw me.” Her parents had restricted her from wearing a party dress and hence, she had to wear denim. “Everything happens for a reason, as amazingly, Abhinav liked me because I was wearing denim,” Nikita said. Taking the next step, Abhinav sent friend request on facebook to Nikita. “I was amazed, so I discussed it with a common friend and wondered who he is,” Nikita said. Her common friend shared details about Abhinav that impressed Nikita. “He (common friend) told me that Abhinav never smokes or drinks and further sugge...

Born with a silver spoon or rugged one, everyone has the capability of achieving something great in their life if only, they follow their passion. Following her passion and working hard every day of her life, 25-year-old Palak Talreja is a   woman   of   substance   that inspires every individual to live their dream life. Sharing her story, Palak said, “I did not study very much in my life, simply because books are not my best friend.” She comes from a humble family with unstable financial conditions. “My father (Lalchand) is a property broker and somehow, our life was not smooth and I never saw the silver spoon in my childhood,” Palak said. As she somehow completed her schooling, she was ready to take over the hatchet to feed her family. “I knew that I had to start working and earn something so that at least we can have some added income,” Palak said. Her parent did not pressure her to work, instead they wanted her to continue her education. “I did no...

Every beautiful face has a hidden scar that tells a story of lessons and experiences. With one such stunning smile of confidence, former radio jockey and aspiring singer 23-year-old Aditi Joshi carries her scar as remembrance of her past to stay humble. Sharing her story, Aditi said, “I was a pampered child coming from a normal family.” Unlike many other girls in her family who preferred to make dress up, she was a brat. “I had a decent childhood in terms of my family, but in terms of my health and exposure in school, it was adventurous and tough,” Aditi said. She looked almost normal during her childhood except a natural tilt in her neck that was barely noticeable. Sharing an incident that changed her from a delicate doll to strong warrior, Aditi said, “I was ten year old, studying in class fifth in St Mary HS School when the accident happened.” She was returning from a birthday party with her family. “My brother Aditya and I had recently changed places on the bike when sud...

We frequently dread difficulties without understanding that these turns and torments make the voyage fascinating by adding substance to our lives. Accepting each mishap as a test, 57-year-old therapist Dr Smita Agrawal is a lady of substance that holds insider facts of solidarity in her grin. T Discussing her life, Smita stated, "I cherish helping individuals and it is really what I appreciate doing now, yet I additionally have a side of me that is gutsy, joyful and fun." Growing up as an artist and sports aficionado, she generally wanted to ascend a mountain over perusing a book.  "Despite the fact that it was organized, my significant other and I had the energy for experience in our regular records separated from being specialists," Smita laughed. Sustaining their energy and relationship, the couple generally designs their get-aways on trekking outings and wellness schedules.  "In 1998, we were trekking in Uttarakhand when my back snapped and I re...