Ishani Sule – Chembur Pulse

Shindoor Khela

Posted on October 14, 2021October 15, 2021

I grew up in the 70s and 80s in a typical ‘Prabasi Bangali’ family in Chembur. For the uninitiated, a Prabasi Bangali is any Bengali who lives outside Bengal. Bengalis anywhere in the world would definitely be known for a few things – fish, rossogolla, and of course Durga Pujo! Our family was no different. …Read More

It was inspiring to meet Mangesh yesterday who I met outside 99 Pancakes, Diamond Garden. He was waiting to pick up his food delivery parcel. Mangesh, a physically challenged boy from Mankhurd slums, has refused to let his disability affect him. He works with delivery company Shadowfax as a delivery boy and travels in his hand powered tricycle for deliveries. Mangesh says he sees people take easy route to earning by begging, but he wants to work hard and earn with dignity. Mangesh, you are an inspiration to all. #shadowfax you rock for having hired Mangesh.