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| Inspired Indian Foundation is the brainchild of a group of people who make a living out of writing. Most of us work in the Media and Communication fields and what binds us together are our passion and commitment to propel India’s future flights. We believe that if India has to change, WE must change first. The soft launch of Inspired Indian Foundation took place in 2008 sans banners, microphones and speeches (see pic above). Two boat drivers – Rajesh and Prashant – launched the Foundation activities in the placid backwaters of Kerala as curious villagers looked on. Interestingly, Rajesh is a BA Economics graduate who has become a boatman to support his family. The Inspired Indian Foundation, registered under the Indian Trusts Act, aims to promote good writing and celebrate unsung heroes. A Different Spirit is the Foundation's first project. A quarterly magazine for Journalism & Communication students and professionals is on its way. We also plan to lend a helping hand to the deserving, once the Foundation grows. The Foundation is keen to open its membership window to all those who support social causes with a difference. Mail us at: anantha@adifferentspirit.com if you want to be a part of this innovative journey beyond dreams. This is just a beginning. Miles to go… |
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Auto driver Manjunatha being honoured for his honesty by senior journalist Ms Vinaya Hedge on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi in Bangalore on Friday.
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| Honest auto driver honoured Inspired Indian Foundation honoured an honest auto driver to mark Gandhi Jayanthi on October 2, 2009. The driver - Manjunatha - hit the headlines recently with an exemplary act of honesty, returning two laptops that three passengers had accidentally left behind in his auto. Manjunatha tracked down the owners from their visiting cards in the laptop bag and returned their prized gadgets worth over a lakh. The trio gifted the driver Rs 1,000 as a token of their gratitude. Inspired Indian Foundation - which stands for promoting good writing and celebrating unsung heroes - couldn't have asked for a better hero than Manjunatha on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi. Apart from a cash reward for Rs 1,000 and a certificate appreciating his honesty, Manjunatha was also given a surprise kit carrying some goodies. Senior journalist Ms Vinaya Hegde did the honours on behalf of the Foundation at a simple event. "Manjunatha is someone who perfectly matches the objectives of Inspired Indian Foundation. We are very touched by his honest, down-to-earth behaviour, despite being in the limelight following his honest deed. We are happy to celebrate any story that is inspiring. We would like to take the Inspired Indian philosophy forward by recognising real unsung heroes, and our way of celebrating will be sans banners and mikes," Foundation National Coordinator Sindhu Ayyappan Pillai said. Accepting the honour, Manjunatha said that he never thought his honest gesture would fetch him so many rewards. "I am happy and proud for what I have done. This Diwali will be special for me as I have some money to buy some gifts for my wife and children," Manjunatha said. If you have any inspiring story to share, you can mail them to: iindianfoundation@gmail.com |
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