Extraordinary Indians

Last updated on: August 12, 2009 15:16 IST

Rediff launches a special series to salute 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: 'We're possibly the world's most corrupt society'

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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.		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.		'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.

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.		Do you know extraordinary Indians? Send us names and contact details of people who are changing lives through their work.

The man who looks after prisoner's kids V Mani put his life's savings to start a home for the children of convicts.		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.

Extraordinary Indians

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