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Bipin Ganatra Hidden in the corners of central Kolkata, a brave and fearless man resides. Winner of the Padmashree amongst various other awards, Bipin Ganatra is a gem of a human being. Residing in a one bedroom flat, small enough for one person only, he has no complaints and his face is always one of happy. Q:  How long have you been at this selfless task? Ans: It has been forty years. Q: What motivated you to be the hero you are today? Ans: My mother was a social service worker back in my childhood. Soon after, my elder brother met with an accident – burn case - that changed my life. Ever since I was inclined to help people in crisis such as this. I would run behind fire brigades if I would see one on the road. Although, I was not very successful I soon developed a habit out of it. Now, I depend on the news on television and radio. Immediately, I make a call to the control room and find out the location and reach the spot. Q: How do you keep up with the oc...

NOW, IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON… Men and women should be treated equally ---perhaps this phrase is still not true since women are victims of many brutal attacks in the society. One of them is an acid attack, which can ruin her entire body as well as her life. They become low in morale and face several pressures from her home and society at large. Life comes to a standstill for them since they believe that they can no longer live a normal life. However, everything can’t be over when Sheroes Hangout Café is there! Sheroes Hangout Café in Lucknow (India) is helping acid attack survivors to lead a new life! This café is exclusively run by acid attack survivors! Sheroes is located opposite to the famous Ambedkar Park and at present, this restaurant has developed a lot due to the dedication and hard work of all the employees. It has now turned into a hub of artistic activities such as discussions and book launches! Customers primarily come here to relax and have some dishes...