Vaishali Thakur - Sheetal Devi January 2024
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Defying Limits

Recently, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Sheetal Devi personally to congratulate her for achieving such a huge milestone in her life. He said in his tweet on the X platform, “Proud of Sheetal Devi on her extraordinary Gold Medal in Archery Women’s Individual Compound open event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement is a testament to her grit and determination.”

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Serving is the essence of life

Coming from a background, with some similar disabilities in her own family, she is the one best suited for the job, it was also a dream come true for her. The best part of her comes about when she meets families that are not able to afford expensive treatments for their children and she without saying much contributes to their treatment….

Panku Group - Purpose of human life is to serve
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The purpose of human life is to serve

Panku and his group have helped many people in their difficult times, helping many poor people who are not able to pay their children’s fees. There are many people who praise Panku for his help and give him blessings. He also has been able to bring more people to join his cause and has a lot of affection towards people, he says that he cannot see people in trouble, and that is why he likes to do all this.

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Showing Someone They Are Not Alone is a Truly Precious Gift

Read about a new mother, how she brought strangers together. Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes, from the family or from a stranger. You and I can be the person to provide it, and I’ve promised myself, requesting you to do the same to provide when you can, it feels amazing. Kindness is still alive among us, let’s pledge to keep it that way and make the world a better place, You and I are The Good Around Us!

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The Festival of Harela

We appreciate the knowledge that our ancestors left for us, that not only gives us means and reasons to celebrate but at the same time does something for everyone’s well-being, that will keep mother nature healthy and happy for the generations to come. These festivals have a deeper meaning, and not just the celebratory part, that brings out The Good Around Us!

Two Kittens Rescued and given shelter
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Two little kittens – It takes one step

It is monsoon season in India, and this year, it is raining heavily, especially in Northern India. During the last week of June, our whole family was having a relaxing family time; sitting, talking, and drinking tea together. It is when my Grandma heard a sound. She asked if I also heard any strange sounds.

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PARVARISH: Making children successful.

Recently, a camp was set up in our Herbertpur Dhakrani area. Many parents were involved there, they liked it all very much and it was very educational for me as well. When Rinki told me about her work, I felt very proud that she is doing such a good job and I congratulate them for making efforts toward betterment of the society.

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Doing good and share what you have

The month of May brings auspicious times and starts the Hindu wedding season, with hundreds of weddings happening all around. A marriage took place in May right here at Rambagh, Herbertpur Dehradun Road celebration center. One sister, Anjali was getting married, and her father’s name is Rishiraj Raghav.

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Animal Rescue & Help Group

These three souls along with their volunteers are lighting up the world, and when possible, we should help animals when they are in trouble or hurt, if we can’t directly help someone, request help from such non-profit organizations that are dedicating their time and efforts for the sole purpose of helping out animals in need. Remember, what you sow is what you reap.

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Loving Nature

It is also written in Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (कुदरत पवन पानी बैसंतर कुदरत धरती खाक) which means that “By his power, wind, water, and fire exist; by his power earth and dust exists (सब तेरी कुदरत तू कदर करता पाकी नई पाक) Everything is in your power, lord; You are the all-powerful creator, your name is the holiest of the holy.

Compassion during COVID-19
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The greatness of a person is not determined by status, but by their compassion

As time passed, the government arranged for some facilities so that citizens who wanted to go to their homes could safely return. They were so relieved that they could finally go to their homes and meet their families. My grandmother used to get her pensions that she and my aunt used to help them financially as well and gave them some money to them go to their native homes in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Jasmeet Hard Work Pays off owns a restaurant
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If there is no STRUGGLE there is no PROGRESS

My brother is a Medical Representative and works for Cipla a pharmaceutical company, now I am running my own small restaurant, and my mother has her own small business of tailor and she sews clothes. We all are very happy and passionate about what we do and don’t ever give up on anything while enjoying every moment of our lives together.

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Anganwadi Primary School and Knowledge Sharing

Overall, it was a very good experience for me and my friends that we got by teaching children and giving them good knowledge. By doing good, my heart gets peace and happiness. In the future I see myself volunteering in such events more and more and sharing as much as I can to help make this world a little better one step at a time.

Agniveer Awards won in sport competitions
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First Agniveer from the Family

Now, Abhishek is an inspiration for everyone here, and he says once you start practicing for such competition, never look back and continue your preparations. This is true as a little progress each day adds up to big results. Whether Agniveer or not, motivation, determination, and perseverance are the key elements of being able to achieve your dreams!

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The world may not change if you adopt a child, but for that child, the world will change

Adoption of babies is a very normal and brave option that many families take advantage of to complete their dream of having a complete family. I thank those people who open their hearts to a baby born outside of their family and welcome them into their life. This is a new life for those small children who are adopted by the family. God give him good health and good life! As the title of my article says, people who adopt children may not change the entire world, but they certainly change the world for the child they adopt.

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Nanakmatta Sahib and my supporting father

Overall, all throughout the day, I don’t remember thinking of my illness and just had a lot of peaceful moments, and cherished being in such a place. That evening and the following days, I thought of my journey and a memory of how I found peace and got well quicker than I think I would’ve if my father didn’t take me there.

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Seva Parmo Dharma

Everyone in my family was feeling very satisfied and happy that they could help out. At times I still drive by those people to whom we distributed the blankets, and sometimes I think that they’re there happy and warm because of me and my family. They would remember this and talk about it with others and spread the kindness themselves as good deeds should not just be done, but also talked about, promoted, and spread.

Sarkadi Community Health Nursing Village Health Check
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Community Health Nursing

We visited the village again after a few days and met with Amma curious to know how she feels now. She said after applying the gel she feels very relaxed. Amma didn’t stop showering her blessings on us and thanked us a lot for our service and efforts. A big Thank you came from her to all of us on our team. The treatment we do is absolutely free as this helps us learn, provides free service to the people who can’t afford and creates a win-win situation.

True friendship never ends Friend in need is a friend indeed
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A true friendship never ends

This is my first article and I’m very excited to write about something that is truly good around me that I’ve observed and cherish, my friendship with Prachi, Vinni, Umma, and Chitra. This is a blessing in my life and I say that true friendship though hard to come by, always has your back in life. My name is Gurendra Kaur, I am from Amroha.

Guddi the inspiration for women in pahadmau
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Guddi – The Inspiration Source

The rally highlighted many real-life examples of women who took the step and one such example is Guddi. This example is quite inspiring and was also the talk of the town about how she managed to become what she is today. Though not a celebrity or one of the richest people on the planet, but courageous enough to lead and pave the way for many more women and shine.

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Brahamotsav (Grand Celebration) 2022

Today’s story is not about any particular individual or an association setting another great example in and for our society, but it is about what else we see GOOD in. Gatherings like ours are The Good Around Us as these bring children and adults from our society to a common forum and have them work together in harmony and at the same time have a rewarding experience. Such good activities bring goodness to our society and keep the faith in working together towards a common goal alive.

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Donation to the Westford Food Pantry

I really like this event at my school because it can really help the people that have been struggling with life. I think this event can be really helpful and helps us children understand the true meaning of being kind and helping other people. I hope to continue helping others with my little efforts in the future also.

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Howling winds, stormy night, falling trees but there was help

I witnessed what happened next, also the best part of the night, the bungalow right where this accident happened had its massive doors slide open, and 4-5 people with more flashlights came out with 4 tall, very tall dogs in chains. It was a scene that was no less than from a movie. Today I can tell that these dogs were Great Danes, but then they looked nothing less than scary beasts.

Don't need deep pockets to help someone, all you need is heart
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We don’t need to have deep pockets, to give.

In today’s time, not many people can be seen doing something nice for people who are in need and my uncle did so much for that old person. My uncle is really a very nice person. My maternal grandparents had expired long ago, that time his age was twenty-one and he helped a lot of destitute people. We hope to find more such stories in our society and bring them to you. My uncle did this on the occasion of Diwali and says that he feels really good inside his heart that he could provide.

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Blood donation will cost you nothing, but it will save someone’s life

Everyone’s way of helping is different, and there is definitely something to learn from everyone. Our karma teaches us that we should help everyone without any expectation to receive something in return and sometimes life also gives us a message, we just have to read it, understand it, do something about it and pass it on.

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Inspiration for youth to recognize their own skill

Today, I’m going to tell you a story of a 23-year-old boy, Gaurav Chauhan who lives in the village Kwarna in Chakrata, District Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Gaurav, after completing his school education in Cantt. Inter College, Chakrata, went on to study in a degree college. In the middle of his education at the college, he left his study and decided..

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Swachchta Pakhwada (Fortnight of Cleanliness) – Awareness drives

Mr. Sachin Kumar Singh told that some people in the nearby areas have started keeping their wet waste and dry waste separately which is a very good thing. This will assist municipalities and make their task of sorting easier. Some parts of the dry waste can also be recycled, hence it does not end up in the landfill and can be put to good use.

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Help from Gokuldham restores faith in humanity

I’ve observed that somehow somewhere life finds its way. This time Gokuldham emerged as an angel for the people living on the banks of River Ganga. There have been, are, and will always be people and organizations that help you restore faith in humanity and assures that it is not always about self, but selflessness as well.

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This is how HUMANS and ANIMALS can co-exist!

Even animals feel, just that they are not very vocal about them and cannot fight for themselves. I was very happy to see the care that this cow got from my family. To serve someone selflessly, whether it is human or animal, is a matter of great virtue and this is humanity. The people around there also take care of her and give her water and fodder.

Rishikesh - Feeding the Needy
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Clothes and Food Distribution to the needy, a Noble Endeavour

What amazes me about this is not that this is just a choice that my sister and other helping people in the society have made, but this has become a part of their life and they all always help out without any reservations. This has become a part of their lives and comes out of them naturally, and inspires me every day of my life to do my part that I try.

Helping a hurt dog
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Helping a hurting dog recover

He went on closer to the dogs, as they had not started from the picnic spot yet. The other friends were a little worried and scared about their friend, that he might bring trouble for himself by going into this rowdy scene between dogs. Looking at the target dog a little closer, it was clear that it was badly hurt and these other dogs might just kill it if no one stopped their fight. That dog’s neck was also bitten and he was not able to stand properly.

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Mushroom Girl – inspiration for all

She set out on that journey and became the ‘Mushroom Girl’ with her hard work and dedication. The story of Mushroom Girl Divya Rawat not only inspires, but also teaches the youth to do something new, and follow their heart without hesitation if their will is strong. The President of India has honored Mushroom Girl with the Nari Shakti Samman (Award for Women Power).

madhav becomes champion
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Perseverance and Determination make Madhav a champion

Madhav showed everyone that if you want something and work towards getting it so much that you end up deserving that automatically, nothing is impossible. His perseverance and determination have become an example for may and he himself is super motivated to continue on this path that may, one day, lead him to become a top Karate champion. Thank you for inspiring many and us!

50 families learn to separate food from trash
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50 families come together for an amazing movement

Today, there are little over 50 such families who have learned to separate the food that can be given to the cows from what is trash, and they give the food to the cows in the morning and the evening. With this little step, not only Neha is saving many cows’ life, but also ensuring that there is a good use for the still edible portion of the food that is used for the cows.

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Hope Wins, nothing else counts!

Someone has rightly said “love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies”. Oskana and Viktor have been together, in love, with 2 children, and while such a big incident happened with Oskana, Viktor cared for her. On 2nd May 2022, Viktor and Oskana got married in Lviv hospital. They both are very happy, danced together and celebrated their wedding.

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[Story] We have 2 choices

I took a deep breath and yelled, “Bullets!” Over their laughter, I told them I am choosing to live. “Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.” Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully. Attitude, after all, is everything and is a choice.

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Awareness drive on the ‘Earth Day’

Students even made the paper bags of old newspapers and distributed them among shopkeepers on the path of their march, spreading awareness to avoid the use of plastic bags. As we spoke to the people and shopkeepers who saw the march and also received the paper bags, they told us that enthusiasm among the students was commendable, that they learned something that they could do to make their contribution.

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Thanks to the good people in our society!

We were still about 5 km away from the school and we felt lost because we forgot the exact way to school and wondered for almost 3 hours, with no one to ask for directions around. Finally, a lady who was driving by stopped and helped us with the direction and we had left school about 2 km behind. We again had to turn back and covered 2 km more on foot. I am also thankful to that lady for telling me the right way.

Voting Inspirational
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Inspiration for right to vote

Sonika says, “Voting is the identity of awareness and youth must be aware of the voting today”. That is why she fulfilled her duty by casting a vote in the middle of the engagement ceremony. She also encouraged her friends and families to go out and exercise their right to vote.

Ritika and Coco bond
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Ritika and Coco’s bond against her family

Coco who was not to be found, the reply was “Some people took Coco away”. Ritika was heartbroken and disappointed and decided to go look for Coco. She and her cousin started looking for coco in the streets. They searched for the dog all day and for a few days, but at some point she felt that the dog might now be lost and gone forever, loosing hope to see Coco again.

Kitten Reunited with Mother
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A Sweet Kitten reunited with mother

After some petting and calming the kitten down, I was going to get something for the kitten to eat, but wherever I went, it came behind me. I knew that it was hungry, so I crumbled some biscuits that I was eating and put it in front of the kitten, but apparently it didn’t eat them. Figuring that it may want something else, I went around looking for other food for the kitten, and it continues to come behind me.

Sehbhagita Kullu
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Let us learn from this organization about serving, compassion and helping others

SehBhagita has impacted many lives already and they continue to grow their impact on society with their continued efforts. They’ve impacted the lives of students from schools, addicts, women entrepreneurs, sportsmen, fulfilling the blood needs in local hospitals, crime awareness, and cleanliness in society.

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