Rediff salutes the Extraordinary Indians who are changing lives and making a difference. They may not be rich, they may not be famous, but these are ordinary people whose deeds make them extraordinary. Let us celebrate their incredible lives. .Today: The dancing star who has no legs |
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'We're possibly the world's most corrupt society' Ravi Gulati left a corporate job and took to teaching children of drivers, barbers and maids, turning his home into a learning centre for the poor.
| | The pilot who is a fighter After an accident rendered MP Anil Kumar into a quadriplegic, the former fighter pilot has become an inspiration in the way he has picked up the threads of his life.
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The do-gooder auto driver Sandeep Bacche gives free rides to the blind, donates money to an old age home and has raised funds for a sandwich vendor's surgery.
| | The manager who does funerals for abandoned bodies For 24 years, S Sreedhar has been collecting unknown, unclaimed bodies and performing their last rites.
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He gave up a 5-star job to feed the mentally ill N Krishnan, has been feeding them thrice a day for the past 7 years.
| | 'If we don't do something for society, who will' After completing a degree from London University, Krishna Banerjee preferred social work to improve the situation of women.
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The doctor who charges only Rs 2 Not only is he a doctor and social worker, Dr R Koelhe has also taken the government to court for having failed in its duty to protect the Korku tribals of the region.
| | The man who looks after prisoner's kids V Mani put his life's savings to start a home for the children of convicts.
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