BOOK OF DREAMS

The DREAM:IN Project is the creation of a set of design thinkers across borders. It is designed to challenge us to create not for peoples needs, but for their dreams. By mapping the dreams of India. By channelling dreams, we free ourselves, it gives us a bigger, grander canvas for new creation. We can imagine big, game-changing ideas and scenarios for a great, equal future for all our citizens and our countries. And, this can be realised by creating and leveraging networks. The project is an effort to create a growing, qualitative database and a dream-based design thinking method. That can then be available as an open source to conceive ideas.

I am from Bangalore, Im a B.Com Graduate. Right now, I am pursuing my M.B.A at Jain University. My personal dream has always been to set up a farm house and live there comfortably. As far as doing something for the country, I would like to help the rural people. Giving them financial help, assisting them to grow, indirectly help the country. Its always been my dream, may be set up an institution, which can lend money at low interest

Allister Dsouza, Bangalore

Its always been my dream, may be set up an institution, which can lend money at low interest

I am Archana, Im basically from Mumbai. I am an MBA from S.P Jain. Im currently working . as a Brand Manager in Britannia. In fact, I am looking at switching careers now. I am on a break right now and I am working for Teach for India fellowship. I am a Teach for India fellow for 2011 I applied, I got through. I dont love teaching, I am hoping I am good at it, it seemed more meaningful, seems like something that I could do to give back looking forward to being a Teach for India fellow for 2011 and hope to really make a difference in whatever way I can.

Archana, Bangalore

I hope to really make a difference in whatever way I can.

I am Aruna. I am working at Sakhi (a boutique). I have studied till 10th standard only and then I joined this line. Main thing is that I have to build my own house. I have to settle down myself and then I have to give good education to my daughter. To eat nicely, wear nice clothes and enjoy myself. I want to help poor people because many people dont even have a standard place, sometimes in winter they dont even have a blanket, they sleep on platforms I want to help them from my end. I want to be a designer, especially saree designs.

Aruna, Bangalore

Many people dont even have a standard place, sometimes in the weather they dont even have a blanket, they sleep on platformsI want to help them from my end.

My name is Ashok, I have studied B. Com. In fact, I wanted to become a cost accountant, but my father fell ill. I was forced to come to the business, so I had to discontinue the studies to bring out even a small book costs 40-50,000 rupees. Students taking photocopies and other such activities are destroying the publication industry. Ultimately students will suffer some colleges they teach properly, some colleges they dont teach properly, their basic knowledge is from books only. If they undervalue the books then are only undervaluing their degrees, thats all. Since, this is a traditional business I want to continue doing it. I am also planning to diversify.

Ashok, Bangalore

Ultimately their basic knowledge is from books only. If they undervalue the books then definitely its nothing but they are undervaluing their degrees thats all

I am Ateequr Rehman khan and I am not a terrorist. I sell perfume and ittar which is , called scent in English. When I was studying 1st PUC then my dads health got spoilt and I just kept away my books and came here. Actually, my aim was to protect the country like become an army person if money would have come easily to me then I would have wasted the money on either parties or girlfriends. Today, I know the value of money. I know the amount of labour that goes in earning even 10 rupees. Today I am on the road, but tomorrow I want a big showroom in some place. I hope the day will come when I will be a big businessman and I will be a boon to society.

Ateequr Rehman, Bangalore

I am Ateequr Rehman khan and I am not a terrorist

I am canteen manager here. I have been in the hospitality industry for the past 20 years. I always stand for justice, since childhood I have been like this seeing me, my grandma had told my mother that if at all she studies well, make her an advocate. I enjoy working, it suits me. Its been 20 years into this profession. I have sort of adapted to it. I wanted my children to get the best. I didnt want them to suffer for anything. I have given them the best. I hate crime and the political circles. I just feel that we should do something to lift ourselves. We are sinking down you know, somewhere, somebody should come and lift us

Canteen Manager, Bangalore.

We are sinking down you know, somewhere, somebody should come and lift us

My name is Feroz Ahmed. I dreamt of having a business, which I fulfilled. I wanted one son and a daughter that also happened. I was very fond of being a lawyer. Business is good by Allahs grace whatever I wanted in life I have achieved,

Feroz Ahmed, Bangalore

I do only what I think ofwe will enjoy a bitwell go to dubai

My name is Jameel Ahmed. I really wanted to study but my father was sick so I had to quit. I wanted to be an engineer. I have four daughters and two sons. Two daughters are married and the other two are studying in PUC second year. I just want to make them all study well so that they can stand on their feet. It is their future, they should earn well and eat well but for girls its not the same. They should at least study till PUC and then get married. They can study further but we want to get over with our responsibility. I could have become an engineer by studying. But, now I want my children to study my only dream is to make my childrens future better.

Jameel Ahmed, Bangalore

I could have become an engineer by studying. But, now I want my children to study my only dream is to make my childrens future better.

My name is Mahendra Pawar. I am a gold tester. I have to learn the business first and after that I want to set up a gold testing shop. I will not spend the money now, I will put in the bank and after I have learned then I will invest in setting up a business. I want to open more gold testing shops. Since, my childhood I have wanted to buy a car.

Mahendra Pawar, Bangalore

I will not spend the money now, I will put in the bank and after I have learned then I will invest in setting up a business.

My name is Nagaraj, I am from Bangalore. I have two kids, they are in 4th and 7th standard. One will become a Police Inspector and other one will serve the Christ. God guides us all we dont know what will happen next, it is God that drives us all, do you know when tsunami will hit us? I wanted to become an engineer, but did not get to study further. Hence, I am driving autorickshaw. Everybody has a right to live properly, not just one person, the government eats everything, if I charge 10 paisa extra on the meter they will fine me for 5000 Rupees. I dream of helping the poor, nurturing the poor children if I get the money, I will surely do it

Nagaraja, Bangalore

Everybody has a right to live properly, not just one person.

I am Nisha. I am doing my B.E. and I like designing. I also like to shop, listen to music and I play the guitar. I see that many people here have negative thoughtsI would do anything to make them think positive! I hope to rock India with my dance someday.

Nisha, Bangalore

I see that many people here have negative thoughtsI would do anything to make them think positive!

My name is Ramakrishna, I am a soldier and have served for 23 years. After taking voluntary retirement from the forces, I became a private security. I have to keep working to take care of my family members. I have three daughters and one sonson is in the army and one daughter is a teacher. My second daughter is studing to be an advocate and the third is in her metric. I work with honesty, thats why I am scared of no one.

Ramakrishna, Bangalore

I work with honesty, thats why I am scared of no one.

My name is Ramya. I am pursuing my M.C.A. I have dream to build a big bungalow. My main thing was coming into the technical line, I wanted to do NCC. I wanted to be an army person.

Ramya, Bangalore

I have dream to build a big bungalow.

This is Somlata from Bangalore. I have been into media. I have studied B.E in Electronic Media and I got a job as a PR professional. I was doing well till I felt what I do best is tarot reading. Once a person saw me doing a tarot reading for a friend and she liked it a lot. So, she asked me, Why dont you do it for us? And I agreed. Then I gave up my job and I now find peace and solace in this. My Gurus say I have a healing touch. So, I do spiritual healing too, but I havent learnt yet, and I plan to pursue some courses. I can then professionally practice spiritual healing. I think its always good to live for others instead of oneself. So, being a spiritual healer and a tarot reader is what I want to be. Somlata, Bangalore

I have had healing touchthats what my Gurus told me. So I do spiritual healing

I first wanted to be a hardware engineer, then a doctor, then a biotech engineer, finally I have ended up with medical electronics. My dad is my inspiration. I just want to give them a very good retired life. My hobbies are reading books, watching TV, listening to music, etc. I dream to become a business woman and I am sure in 1015 years I will become one or a Miss Universe.

Student, Bangalore

My dad is my inspiration.

Earlier I used to dream that I will study, get a degree and become a pilot. Then suddenly because of some family problems I had to quit studies. I joined the business when I was 12 years old. I did not try to learn this (small drum) but I only kept trying to earn money. I play and show someone, through tunes, through my labour I try and sell. I dont play, I sell it first I want to get my parents cured and only then I will think about my dreams. People have good life, they wear good clothes, they have good shops in which they sit and workthats when I wish that I should also have a shop, four-five employees, I would relax on a mattress and they would work for me. So want to take care of my food and get enough money for my parents treatment. Tazhuddin, Bangalore

I did not try to learn this (small drum) but I only kept trying to earn money.

I am Yasir for Bangalore. I have been running (bangle) business for the last 15 years. Actually, I wanted to do so many things but it did not happen. We used to do these combinations in bangles, if we did good combinations, the customers would be happy and that would make us happy. We would do this business only. I want to build a bigger shop, get more investment and have more variety in the shop.

Yasir, Bangalore

If we did good combinations, the customers would be happy.

My name is Sushmita. I am studying in the Government High School, Byrapatna. All of our teachers teach the best and they take good care of us. My dream is to become an engineer.

Sushmita, Mysore

All of our teachers teach the best and they take good care of us.

My name is Divya. I study in the Government High School. My dream is to become an engineer. I love my school and my teachers; they make us understand all the lessons.

Divya, Mysore

I love my school and my teachers; they make us understand all the lessons.

My name is Kedarnath and my dream is to become a doctor.

Kedarnath, Mysore

My dream is to become a doctor.

My name is Teja. I study in the 10th standard. My dream is to become a lawyer and to give justice to everyone. The best thing about my school is it has a great environment and the best teachers.

Teja, Mysore

My dream is to become a lawyer and to give justice to everyone.

My name is Shruthi. I love my school and I am proud to be a student here. My dream is to become a lawyer. My favorite subjects are English and Hindi.

Shruthi, Mysore

My dream is to become a lawyer.

I am Sushmitha. I am from a village nearly. I love my school and I am proud to study in the best school of our district. My dream is to become a school teacher.

Sushmitha, Mysore

I love my school and I am proud to study in the best school of our district.

My name is Mahesh. My ambition is to have my own JCB vehicle and to drive it on my own. I want to be a good human being and give my kids a bright future and improve my town.

Mahesh

My ambition is to have my own JCB vehicle and to drive it on my own.

I know WHAT WE WISH FOR will not happen. I wanted to do well in business, but I couldnt do so. My son is studying in the 12th standard. My dream is to lead a happy life with my kids.

Jayraj

I know WHAT WE WISH FOR will not happen.

My name is Nagraj. I have had a business for the past nine years, I had a small shop and now I have this one (a banana shop) for the past three months. My wife and I dream to build a house in Maddur.

Nagraj, Maddur

My wife and I dream to build a house in Maddur.

Im Govind. I am from a poor background and Im doing our family trade. If I get a better job than this even anywhere outside, Ill do it. My dream is to have my own shop. But as of now, I dont have an investment, but I have confidence that my dream will come true.

Govind, Maddur

If I get a better job than this even anywhere outside, Ill do it.

I am from Senegal in West Africa. I have masters in marketing and communication. This is busy place. Being a big boss (like what I am now) for a big company like this was my dream.

Kedie, Senegal

Being a big boss (like what I am now) for a big company like this was my dream.

My name is Jigmein. I have been working in this job for the past fuve years. With the money I earn, I will use it to support my family because my parents need money and the family problem will be solved. I will have enough money to support others (beggars). I will try to get our freedom (Tibet) after that Ill do some job for society and solve so many problems about water, electricity, about roads, so if I have enough money and power then I will use it to help society.

Jigmein

If I have enough money and power then I will use it to help society.

I work as a headmistress in a deaf and dumb school. I want to do something for the poor. They are orphans and I would like to serve them. My ambition was to become a nun. So after schooling I went to the convent. Q. In the next five-10 years what dream do you have for those children? A. They should have a bright future, get married. I would like them to be computer literate.

Sister Shubha, Senegal

My ambition was to become a nun.

My name is Nagraj. I have been working here for five years as a senior Captain (Restaurant). My have finished PUC. I am from a village and I had to discontinue my education because of some financial problems, after which I came here. I first worked as a cleaner, then in the washing area, then I became a steward and now I have become a Captain. I have lost my father, I have my mother, I have one brother and one sister. I plan to start a business and when I have enough money, I will provide good education for my children and I hope to have a bright future.

Nagraj, Bangalore

I first worked as a cleaner, then in the washing area, then I became a steward and now I have become a Captain.

I am Vishwajit. I work as a software engineer in Cisco Systems. My dream is to be in a higher position and have a smooth family life. Not as a child, but when I was in college and earlier in my career, I wanted to have my own company. I was a science student and I didnt have any clarity of thought and most of my ideas were influenced by my brother, who was then studying at IIT. Right now, considering the present competition, I need time for my family as well. I have a kid. My dream is to provide education at the grass-root level for the under privileged in villages.

Vishwajit

My dream is to provide education at the grass-root level for the under privileged in villages.

My name is Angeline and this is my daughter Evelyn. Well, my dream was to find a good job, marry well and have a lovely family, so I am pretty much on my way. I like to read and I write, so maybe someday, I might end up writing a book Q. Your favourite author? A. Ayn Rand or Dostoevsky. I hope one day that Evelyn finds her space and finds herself settled in whatever she wants to do, and as for me, I hope I end up writing a book.

Angeline

I like to read and I write, so maybe someday, I might end up writing a book

My name is Joma. I took up a bakery course here. After that I worked only for two years. I also have some knowledge of the bakery, thats why I want to complete the course. I want to go abroad and to something for the family and own a shop.

Joma, Kushalnagar

I want to go abroad and to something for the family

My name is Raghavendra. I have done my masters (Msc). I used to always think that I should do something good for the society. As schooling is the beginning stage of everyones life, we should train our students to become good citizens and serve the nation. My dream is to make my students build a bright career.

Raghavendra, Mysore

As schooling is the beginning stage of everyones life, we should train our students to become good citizens and serve the nation.

I completed my B.Com and Junior M.Com. Then I became a sub inspector. I retired as SP , additional SP I wanted to become a farmer . and return to my native. I am very interested in helping the poor people. See, rich people will get their work done by money and some other ways but not by giving bribes. There are so many other ways to get their work done.

B.R. Rangashetty, Bangalore

Rich people will get their work done by money and some other ways but not by giving bribes. There are so many other ways to get their work done.

When I was young, I wanted to study, but I couldnt. My father tried his best to get me to study, but my mind got distracted often and the time just went by. My studies, my life was put to waste and after that I kept thinking that I havent managed to do anything in this world, havent grown up to be anyone. Those dreams were destroyed and broken. That is why, I thought if I started to earn money and support my children that would be my dream. From the profits I make with my business, I will educate my children however I can. I will also help educate poor children and make them team builders. My elder daughters dream is to become a teacher, I will make her dream come true. I hope she shows the right path to someone.

Chand Pasha, Mysore Highway

From the profits I make with my business, I will educate my children however I can.

My name is Chandu. Before, we could understand anything my entire crew died. Previously, my gate fee was Rs 50,today it is Rs 400. I like it when different people from different parts of the country, speaking different languages, foreign nationals come and we take them around at a fee. From the Rs 10-15 lakh, which I will get, I will use Rs 5 lakhs to build a keerut for God. With an education, I would do the same work. Ill put my eldest son in the military and the youngest in the Police Academy.

Chandu, Mysore

I like it when different people from different parts of the country, speaking different languages, foreign nationals come and we take them around at a fee.

My name is Dowa. After my education here ends I want to go out of the country to Tibet. Sometimes, I feel I will continue to stay here. After college ends, I want to teach for three years. My dream is to become a teacher for the monks.

Dowa, Madikeri

My dream is to become a teacher for the monks.

My name is Fayaz. I had no choice but to get into this line of work. What can I do if life didnt go the way I planned? I will educate my children. Ill open a silver shop or else Ill keep working in this line. Thats it.

Fayaz, Mysore

What can I do if life didnt go the way I planned?

My name is Jimmy and I am 31 years old. I have studied till 2nd PUC. I was born here. My parents are refugees from Tibet. They came here in 1959, so we are refugees here. If I get a chance to go abroad I will try to go.

Jimmy, Madikeri

If I get a chance to go abroad I will try to go.

I work as a teacher at Saint Rocks. From my childhood, Ive had the habit teaching. I had the same dream. To educate some more children, mould them in the right path, specially youngsters and teenagers. Since, I work in a high school, I want to do something for the girls students. Thats my dream.

Kumari, Bangalore

I had the same dream. To educate some more children, mould them in the right path, specially youngsters

My name is Maheswari. 2nd year PU disconnected. Yes Im from Bangalore. Im working here as a sales intern. I wanted to do a beautician course or like a designer course and I love my family, and I love my friends also.

Maheshwari, Bangalore

I love my family, and I love my friends also.

My name is Mithun. Im from Kerala. I am a Hotel Management graduate. Unfortunately, today I realise that it was not my dream. A hotel is coming up in my place, there are lots of beautiful beaches over there, so its a tourist destination and I think my dream can be fulfilled within one year. Yes, I had a passion towards cricket and my family discouraged me. I thought Ill become a cricketer, but thats not happening. If ever I get an opportunity Ill definitely go for it. Actually, after seeing these bank professionals I thought of becoming a bank manager in my childhood. I want to change my industry from Hotel Management to banking, probably I would become a bank manager. Mithun, Mysore

I want to change my industry from Hotel Management to banking, probably I would become a bank manager.

I am Mohamad Aslam. I am an auto electrician. I have four daughters and one son. I want to provide them with a good education. We have already got insurance for them.

Mohamad Aslam, Bangalore

I want to provide them with a good education.

Hi, my name is Narsimha Reddy. If I have a dream, my parents will fulfil it. We are very good in terms of financial status. I can go achieve my goals. I want to become a cricketer but I will settle down as a farmer.

Narsimha Reddy, Bangalore

I want to become a cricketer but I will settle down as a farmer.

I have been working here as a headmistress for past 8 years. I love my students very much. I totally love my profession. I was born here and I would like to give my best service to my country till my last breath. With the money I earn, I would like to use it in education. For the poor children who stop their studies, I would like to help give them higher education. My dream concerns my kids, I want them to be well educated and have good character.

Parvathamma, Mysore

I was born here and I would like to give my best service to my country till my last breath.

My name is Pasha. I am 38-40 years old. I didnt finish my studies, I got married and had four children. Now all that is left to do is live for my children. I want to become a good citizen of this country. I want the best future for my children. My dream is to build a lovely home. Till Im alive, Ill do something for my children.

Pasha, Bangalore

I want to become a good citizen of this country. I want the best future for my children.

I am a BA graduate and I wanted to become a sub inspector, but I didnt get the job. I worked in City Market as a PC. My dream is to help my son become an engineer. After he becomes an engineer I will send him abroad.

Ravi Kumar, Mysore

My dream is to help my son become an engineer.

Right now, Im a driver. Anyone can do anything, I havent thought of it right now. I want to become a mechanic. In the future, I plan to do anything and everything.

Shashi, Mysore

In the future, I plan to do anything and everything.

My name is Shakil Ahmad and I am 24. I am from Chandigarh, Punjab. I participated in a lottery in Punjab once, I lost very badly. That became my life. My future is in this profession (mens parlor) beyond this I havent thought of anything.

Shakil Ahmad, Bangalore

My future is in this profession (mens parlor) beyond this I havent thought of anything.

I wanted to become a lawyer but it didnt happen. I like law. Education is what makes a man progress. If he is undisciplined, he doesnt listen to anyone then what can he do. I want change, if we want something to change we will change it. My dream is for everyone to be good and not do wrong... this is my dream.

Shivakashi, Bengaluru

I want change, if we want something to change we will change it. My dream is for everyone to be good and not do wrong... this is my dream.

We come from a middle-class family. During our childhood, the family dreamt of us becoming a doctor or an engineer, so this was our dream too. Now, I want to open an organisation, an orphanage and then use a part of the money for social service. I would also love to take my familymy dad and mumon a world tour. I would love be like Tata or Birla and do a lot of social service.

Shwetha, Bangalore

During our childhood, the family dreamt of us becoming a doctor or an engineer, so this was our dream too.

My name is Divya B.S. I am studying in a government high school. I would like to finish my studies and would like to study B.E. All teachers are very good, they teach us in a way we understand.

Divya, Mysore

I would like to finish my studies and would like to study B.E.

I am a teacher. Here we need drinking water facility. Many poor people are without shelter. They are helpless, especially the old people. So, I request them to provide all the facilities to these kinds of people. My dream is to educate everyone my village. I want all my village children to study in my school and help them how much ever I can.

Lakshmi MR., Mysore

Here we need drinking water facility. Many poor people are without shelter. They are helpless, especially the old people.

I am a Rangoli seller. I am from Srirangapatna I get these designs from factories in Hubli, Mumbai and Bangalore. I keep visiting Bangalore to sell the designs. I am in this business for the past eight years, I want to do well and take care of my family.

Krishnappa, Mysore

I want to do well and take care of my family.

My name is Chinnaswamy. I have studied till PUC. Everyone should save money for their future. I want everyone to study more and get a good job, unlike me. I wouldl like to study further, but

Chinnaswamy, Mysore

I want everyone to study more and get a good job, unlike me.

I am a panchayat bill collector. Now I have a dream to get a promotion as a secondary bill collector. I would like to help my villagers and improve my village. I would like to construct houses, give my children the best education and make them pass B.E.

Chikka Borayya, Mysore

I would like to construct houses, give my children the best education and make them pass B.E.

My name is Mariyappa. Im an astrologer. In BA, I had finished four semesters, but I unexpectedly discontinued. My dream is to go for further education. I dont know what will happen in the future. I only have faith in God. Im going to continue astrology. My dream is to make peoples lives easier.

Mariyappa, Bengaluru

My dream is to make peoples lives easier.

My name is Neela. This is the only work I know. I dont know anything else. This is the work I do here. If my children get a job then I will be happy. I dont want want my children to do this work.

Neela, Mysore

If my children get a job then I will be happy. I dont want want my children to do this work.

My name is Putta Chiluvaya. I am 66 years old. Before I used to live in Chennapatna, we have now improved slowly. I left work 10 years ago. I wanted to study, but I didnt get to. I had finance problems 10 years ago. Now, at my age I cant continue studying anymore. Here I am the supplier, the cashier and the owner as well. I do everything, I dont sit in one place. My dream is for people to stay happy without any problems. Everything has become expensive. People cry aiyyya yo now that onions rate is 50 Rs. Children and grandchildren should be healthy and happy.

Putta Chiluvaya, Mysore Highway

My dream is for people to stay happy without any problems. Everything has become expensive.

I am coming from Poorankeri. I study in Barapale school. The environment in the school is very good. The teachers teach us well. I would like to become a high-school teacher.

Sushmitha, Mysore

I would like to become a high-school teacher.

I have many family problems. I have a sister and a brother. My father passed away. My mothers there. I would like to join BN company and improve our area where we stay

Somshekar, Mysore

I would like to join BN company and improve our area where we stay

My name is Arun, my ambition is to open a big shop. My dream was to study mechanical engineering and become a great person. I have a mother, father, elder sister and an elder brother. My elder sister has three daughters and a son and my brother also has three children. I am not married yet, first, I need to have job and then settle in life. Though, I wanted to do engineering, but I stopped studying after diploma. I could not study further. Studying BE was my dream.

Arun, Trichy

My dream was to study mechanical engineering and become a great person.

My name is Balaji, my wish is to become a collector because I want to serve the poor and needy. I would like to improve their standard of living. I have a mother, father, younger sister and younger brother. Father runs an old paper mart business, mother is a house wife. I love physics and have lot of fun in school. I wish to live comfortably. For me, past is past I think only about the present. Later in life, I wish to visit my school as chief guest. I want to live happily and joyfully till the end of my life.

Balaji, Trichy

I wish to visit my school as chief guest.

I am Cline, and my dream is to see a world where peace and justice exist together and I wish to be a tool in bringing this peace and justice together in a small way. That is my dream. My vision is that this church should get involved with the community, not just social service, but they should move into social action that is what I am trying to do. I always thought that it was easy to get through things, easy to get into my kind of profession, but when I went for it I was insulted because I was too young. Our honourable former president (APJ Abdul Kalam) always said youngsters are not tomorrows leaders, they are leaders of today.

Business man

I wish to be a tool in bringing this peace and justice together in a small way.

My family consists of my parents, sister and myself. I am 28 years old and I drive a tempo traveller. I had a milk and restaurant business but I lost money there. That is why I have now come to work as a driver. I would like to own one or two big houses and cars, and I would like to live with my parents, my future wife and children. I also want to take care of my parents and educate my (yet to be born) children. I want to travel the world, I want to get married to a beautiful girl and she should come from a decent family. I want to stand up on my own and not bow before anybody in life.

Raj, Bangalore

I want to stand up on my own and not bow before anybody in life.

My name is C Shankar, I wanted to get into a job where I can do good public service. I have completed my MA B.Ed, I wanted to become a teacher but I could not make it. I have a daughter, she is very clever and has good knowledge. My wife is a teacher. I want to provide good education for the younger generation, if I were a teacher, I would not allow even a single student to fail in exams.

I have a passion for creating good education and live as a successful teacher.

C. Sankar, Pondicherry

I want to provide good education for the younger generation, if I were a teacher, I would not allow even a single student to fail in exams.

My business started as a training centre for manufacturing musical instruments with just seven people. After three years, we started specialising in musical instruments, we used to create almost 10 to 15 varieties of instruments. Now I have 20 25 people working for me and it continues being a training centre for younger students. The idea to start this business came from my friend, Arul, who is an instrument repairer. When I was in school, during vacations I used to work with him part time. Initially, I started making small instruments using bamboo, plastic bottles and so on. Then I started developing my business with Aruls help and guidance, now I have fully developed my business with enough employees and volunteers. In next two years my dream is to change this place into a instrumentalresearch centre. Business Man, Mysore Highway

My dream was to become a chief minister because my main aim was to develop the agricultural sector and help farmers to lead a happy life

My name is Chithra, my father passed away 10 years back. I married 35 years back, I sell bags and with that money I give education to my children. I prepare bags myself and sell them. It takes three days to prepare a bag. I could not study because my parents were not having education knowledge and the same continued in my life. Thats why, I work hard to educate my children. I wanted to make them doctors.

Chitra, Trichy

I sell bags and with that money I give education to my children.

My name is Dinesh, I am studing St Joseph school. My dream is to become an army officer and serve for my country because thats a job of pride and honour. My father works in a hotel and mother is a house wife. My dad is more friendly to me than my mom, she is a bit strict. After completing my tenth standard, I would like to study my higher education in an army school at Tanjavur. Thats my wish and dream.

Dinesh, Trichy

Dream is to become an army officer and serve for my country

My name is Gopal, my son is a practicing doctor. He wants to serve people thats his aim. I have no particular dreams just wanted to spend a good life with my family and son. I am a vegetable merchant its our family business, my dream is to give good education to my children and want them to live joyfully with good and prosperous life.

Gopal, Vellore

I have no particular dreams just wanted to spend a good life with my family and son.

I manufacture hallow bricks and I am into agriculture. With peoples support I would like to keep our surroundings clean and neat. I will not encourage people who waste their time without any work, I would like to help who want to work and lead their life meaningfully. In future, I will save some money for my sons education but at the same time, I will not let him lead a luxurious life before completes his studies. Because he will not know the value of money, so I will make him live like a middleclass person till his education. I dont want my son to get used to money and luxury and spoil his life, this may lead to him bringing a bad name to me and my family. I want him to know the value of life. Gunasekaran, Hosur

I will not let him lead a luxurious life before completes his studies. Because he will not know the value of money know the value of life.

My name is Joseph. My dream is to help the public. All leaders of our community who are responsible to take care of the public and their requirements need to come up with a common helpline facilities in order to solve their problems. It may include education, employment, healthcare and so on. Thats my dream.

Joseph, Vellore

All leaders of our community who are responsible to take care of the public and their requirements need to come up with a common helpline facilities in order to solve their problem.

My name is Kadar Pasha. I want to develop my business, which is sofa cover production for household furnitures, car seats and so on. I have two sons, the elder son is working in an Internet parlour and the younger one studies in Pondicherry. I am used to this business since my childhood. My dream is to work hard, educate my childrens well so that they live happily.

Kadar Pasha, Madurai

I want to develop my business, which is sofa cover production for household furnitures, car seats and so on.

My name is Kadal Rao. I am from Orissa. I have a small child but I dont have anyone else to help us out. That is why, I came to work (as a labourer). I cant even get a loan. I want to feed and educate my children. My son knows a lot of English. If he knows English, then he can travel the world, he can even travel out of the world. If he doesnt learn Hindi and English, then he will be handicapped. I want to educate my child.

Kadal Rao, Orissa

If he knows English, then he can travel the world, he can even travel out of the world.

My name is Kannegi. We run goat milk business, I want to give my children a good education. They are a little shy but they listen to me. I watch only television serials and I am not interested in watching movies. I have studied till 3rd standard after that I stopped because there was no one to support and show interest in my education. All I want is to shelter and cloths to wear, thats it.

Kannegi, Vellore

I want to give my children a good education.

My name is Kennai, I have studied in a corporation school and completed my plus two and ITI training. I am running an ice-cube factory, its a small scale unit and I also manage two cable TV businesses. My dream was to own 10 trucks, so I learned to drive but lost one leg because of it. I would still love to continue driving. Now my life is good, I have a car and a house of my own and I have two daughters. My dream was to buy a house in Kodiakanal, which came true recently.

Kennai, Vellore

I learned to drive but lost one leg because of it. I would still love to continue driving.

I am an urologist. I was very interested in all the fine arts. I used to draw, speak, paint, act, etc. I have acted in many plays. My stories have been published in magazines. I have written a lot of poetry, I have also won prizes for painting. I am very fond of public speaking. This is the 25th year, Ive been suffering from ulcers in spite of eight operations. I am awake for at least 20 hours a day. I do at least 6-7 operations a day. I see patients, I maintain records. I help the administration in a lot of ways, I take care of accounts. I want this institution to become a centre of excellence in real sciences. I want to have students who come in at all levels and I want to send them away as good, trained urologists. Krishnaswamy, Vellore

I want this institution to become a centre of excellence in real sciences. I want to have students who come in at all levels and I want to send them away as good, trained urologists.

My name is Kumaran., I am an auto driver, my father is a sugar patient. He lost one leg and my mother is a heart patient. My wife and I look after the family. I earn for them and my wife takes care of my parents and our child. I know only to drive an auto that is only helping me to live a life. My wish is to run a mechanic shed. I wanted to do my engineering thats not happened in my life.

Kumaran, Vellore

I wanted to do my engineering thats not happened in my life.

My name is Laksmi. I work as a house keeper. I want to take care of my children and to give them good education. Both of my daughters, Sumitra and Mangamma, study in school. My dream is to buy them a car and jewels for myself.

Lakshmi, Trichy

I work as a house keeper. I want to take care of my children and to give them good education

My hometown is Madurai. I did my B.A Literature in UP I had the opportunity to meet . many people there. I have previously worked in three schools. I wanted to switch over to college that is why I applied for this. First, I applied for a bank job, I got through in placement, but some of my friends told me if at all you want to study or teach, well go back to our birth land.

Lecturer, Madurai

My friends told me if at all you want to study or teach, well go back to our birth land.

My name is Chandrakant Bapu Hande. I am 52 years old. I have studied till standard 5. I am into lottery business in Kolhapur. If I win a lottery of Rs 1 crore, I will work towards creating job opportunities for people around me. I want money for my new business and tractor for farming. I wish todays youth complete their education.

Chandrakant Bapu Hande, Kolhapur

If I win a lottery of Rs 1 crore, I will work towards creating job opportunities for people around

My name is Bhagwan Nivdekar. I am an employee in Pune Mahanagar Palika. I have completed standard 10. I had to discontinue my education. My family could not afford it because of financial constraints. I am married with two children. My daughter studies in class 9 and son in class 7 I work in Right to . Information Department. This Act enables the citizens to exercise their right. It helps you do social activities and it helps you to eradicate corruption.Common people in India should at least get basic facilities. Every person should be educated and it should be affordable. I would like to serve the needy, poor and sick people. I dream of corruption-free India and I want to fulfill this dream. Bhagwan Nivdekar, Pune

Common people in India should at least get basic facilities. Every person should be educated and it should be affordable.

My name is Dr. Nagesh Shankarrao Tekale. I work as a President in an NGO Navdrushti. It is a research-based organisation. We want other NGOs and Government institutions to replicate our modules, which provide sustainable solutions for their diet and health. We mainly focus on child malnutrition, women empowerment and we have various programmes for school dropouts. We work towards eradication of child morbidity and mortality. My dream is for children under 3 years of age, who suffer from malnutrition and mortality, should get a good, clean and healthy life. And I want the tribal community to get equal status as urban people.

Dr. Nagesh S Tekale, Mumbai

My dream is for children under 3 years of age, who suffer from malnutrition and mortality, should get a good, clean and healthy life.

I stay in Shahupuri, Kolhapur. Everyone hated me in school. They asked me to leave, they forced me out of my house. Then I started living in this community, where I got married and now I have two daughters. Now you are sitting next to me, other people dont come this close. I can make everything, but who will buy it? When people realise these things are made by us they simply refuse to buy. People hate lepers. We need work. This helplessness is of no use. We are ready to sweep the roads, clean gutters, but they dont give us any work. My dream is to at least have a government job.

Ibrahim Sheik, Kolhapur

We are ready to sweep the roads, clean gutters, but they dont give us any work. My dream is to at least have a government job.

My name is Prakash Chitari. I have a wife and three sons. I have studied till class 8. I go out for exhibitions throughout India. I have been working hard throughout my life, I want to end this. I want to go out for a tour. I want to go abroad. I have gone across India for exhibitions. We should get enough good quality wood that would inspire us to work. My dream is to buy a land. And setup my workshop.

Prakash Chitari, Sindhudurg

I have been working hard throughout my life, I want to end this. I want to go out for a tour.

My name is Sangeeta Sonawane. I have been teaching in this school (deaf and dumb) for the past 24 years. These children (deaf and dumb) can also learn like any other normal children. Twenty years from now I dont see any differentiation between normal and these children. Our school believes and promotes oral method of training. Deaf and dumb children use sign language to communicate with each other. But when they go in the society this sign language is of no use. Now, parents are also aware that special schools for deaf and dumb children exist in the society. I will only say even if they were deaf they are not always mute, if you train them they can also speak.

Sangeeta Sonawane, Mumbai

I will only say even if they were deaf they are not always mute, if you train them they can also speak.

My name is Sanjana Munerkar. We are from Goa. My husband is handicapped. He needs that special three-wheeled scooter. He can walk, but cant walk long distances. We even want a small house, a small business or at least I should get a good job. We dont have any children. We get just Rs 1,000 from government. Just because we are a family of two we can manage, else it is too difficult.

Sanjana Munerkar, Pune

We get just Rs 1,000 from government. Just because we are a family of two we can manage, else it is too difficult.

My name is Shalu Raghu Chimate. I stay in Sutarwadi, Pune. I work in Pune Mahanagar Palika (water supply). I studied till class 9. I am from Khed township. We dont get much through farming. Things are too expensive these days. I want to buy a flat for my children. I tried for my education thrice, but failed. I will keep trying because I am looking for a promotion. We should work with unity to eradicate corruption from our country.

Shalu Raghu Chimate, Pune

We should work with unity to eradicate corruption from our country.

My name is Sneha Sarmalakar. I have been working as a craft teacher for the past 17 years. Everyone has a right to education. They should work and earn their living. There is a lack of general awareness among parents. When first child is deaf they dont take medications during the second pregnancy to prevent this problem. My dream is to not have any deaf-and-dumb children around they should all be normal.

Sneha Sarmalakar, Mumbai

When first child is deaf they dont take medications during the second pregnancy to prevent this problem.

My name is Abhiraj Rawale. I am a student. I am studying cinematography. Cinematography is a bit of a detour, something normal to do, but I like cameras. I would make it compulsory for all government bathrooms to have a sufficient, undiluted, good-quality hand soap. My dream ever since I was a child has been to be a physical computer.

Abhiraj Rawale, Mumbai

I would make it compulsory for all government bathrooms to have a sufficient, undiluted, good-quality hand soap.

I really dont know where I am from. Being an army kid, I grew up all over India. When I watch Animal Planet, I say, Wow, thats cool! But then the spaceship thing blew and then I took fancy for engineering and so I came here. Everybody is basically just a kid a kid with big dreams about life, and it is just that some of them have the means to follow their dreams and some dont. That has made all the difference. In fact, instead of promoting Indian we are busy bickering among ourselves and blaming the politicians, who have created this mess. Instead of being productive there is always arguing and fighting. People like us, the students, we have dreams and everyone is fighting to make India better and everyone wants India to be better. My dream is for the world to go Screw Justine Beiber . Aditya, Indore

Everybody is basically just a kid a kid with big dreams about life, and it is just that some of them have the means to follow their dreams and some,

There were problems at home. We only had one to two acres of land. The farm was not good, so we left and went elsewhere and started working. I worked and studied at the same time. I attended college while working, but I couldnt take the B.A. final year exams. Whether I am around or not, that is a different story, I have thought about doing a lot in the future and I will do it. I want to start a land development company.

Anil Kumar, Shravanbelagola

I have thought about doing a lot in the future and I will do it. I want to start a land development company.

I grew up in a very humble situation, in a crowded locality, where everyone fights for everything. Having come out of that, I can now sympathize with that situation. Growing up in India, one doesnt really think too far into the future. You are focused on each stage in your life, 5th standard, 10th standard, 12th standard, graduation and then you start thinking about what you could do. India has to be less urbanisied, which is not very easy. I think semi urban is a great way to go, but that means a lot of satellite hubs. We are not talking about metros, but what we call Tier-3 cities with a lot of infrastructure. The dream of amalgamating traditional values and I am not talking about religion, but the way we used to live, with technology is something we need to look at in India. Dr. Arvind DSouza, Goa

India has to be less urbanisied, which is not very easy. I think semi urban is a great way to go, but that means a lot of satellite hubs.

I am studying in MIT, Manipal Institute of Technology. My name is Arihant Baid. Our education system is flawed. We are taught but we are not educated. There is no awareness. A scam that took place in 2008, we are only finding out about it in 2010. There is no awareness. Even if there is awareness, no one is doing anything. We should not be deceived as a people.

Arihant Baid, Manipal

A scam that took place in 2008, we are only finding out about it in 2010. There is no awareness.

I am studying in class 12. About two years ago, I started taking professional training in mountaineering. As a budding mountaineer, I have always dreamt of climbing the Everest, but never had the confidence, as climbing Mt. Everest is not easy. It takes a long period of training and convincing parents is difficult. Mountaineering is a very expensive sport. Funding is also a big challenge. Mountaineering has helped me a lot as a person. I gained basic confidence and became humble nature. I was part of an expedition named Eco Everest Expedition. After establishing myself as a mountaineer, I am going to start an institute in India where people can really understand what mountaineering is about. Here very young children will start training at a grass-root level. Arjun Vajpayee, Delhi

Funding is also a big challenge.As a budding mountaineer, I have always dreamt of climbing the Everest, but never had the confidence.

In my home, there are my mother, my father, two brothers and a sister. My siblings are married and live separately. I wanted to study, but in life you dont always get what you dream for. Because of my lifes circumstances, I had to get involved in a small business instead. I had thought about becoming a software engineer if I had a chance to study. If you have money, you get more respect in society. Thos who dont have money or a source of livelihood, those who dont have parents or poor girls who need money to get marriedI would like to do something for them. Whatever makes someone happy is what will make me happy.

Basher Ahmed, Hassan

I wanted to study, but in life you dont always get what you dream for.

I am Binda Mitra. I am from Delhi. I am doing filmmaking at Whistlingwoods Internationl, Mumbai. At the end of it, I want to be connected with filmsa medium that is serving so many people by showing many emotions to many people. Money is not the only thing that can make a difference. What I can do best with the weapon that I havefilmmakingwhich is a give-and-take thing, where I give maximum that I have received from society back to the world. The first and foremost thing I would do is stop politicians, somehow, from putting money into their pockets. I have been a dreamer since childhood. I am still a dreamer, and I will be a dreamer till I live. Dream on.

Binda Mitra, Mumbai

The first and foremost thing I would do is stop politicians, somehow, from putting money into their pockets.

I am a dreamer. My name is Dagdu Kerba Kamble. My late father stayed in Rokadi. I am now in Kolhapur. I have two daughters and a wife. I didnt study at all. I wanted to study but we did not have any budget. I polish, repair and sell shoes. I wish to earn and eat, go home and take care of things. There is no fun in this work. We have to work to be able to eat.People with money are able to build homes, but we have nothing, thats why we sit here. My family runs on daily earnings of about Rs 50-100. If not this, I work as a daily-wage labour to earn Rs 160. We make acid wash, take the money and go home. There are times I dont have a single rupee on me. In that case I have to borrow from others. I can keep my children happy by working hard. Dagdu Kerba Kamble, Kolhapur

I polish, repair and sell shoes. I wish to earn and eat, go home and take care of things. There is no fun in this work. We have to work to be able to eat.

My name is Dhananjay Vishnupanth Muley. I want to dream. I live in Shivaji Peth. I worked as a medical representative before. I want to purchase one shop. I want to purchase everythingflat, refrigerator, inverter, gas geyser, water filter. My salary is Rs. 1800 and I want to become millionaire with this business. My country should be richer, richer, richer. There should be rain of money!

Dhananjay V Muley, Kolhapur

My country should be richer, richer, richer. There should be rain of money!

Im in the wholesale business for textiles. I started in wholesale and then I started a retail showroom. After that, I became the vicepresident in the World Astrological Research Institute. My son lives in Mumbai. My daughter is in Jakarta, Indonesia. They both have a jewellry business. I am 78 now. I probably dont have many years to live. In small villages, where there are no doctors, I would like to open a hospital. This would be for people that are not earning, are too old and have problem getting enough to eat and drink. To manage that with trustworthy people is what we need, but that is often missing in India.

Dhirubhai Shah, Mumbai

In small villages, where there are no doctors, I would like to open a hospital. This would be for people that are not earning, are too old and have problem getting enough to eat and drink.

My name is Dilshad Sheikh. I am from Gokarna, Karnataka. I lost my father at a young age. I have my mother and five brothers. I want my child to get an education. I want to save some money to fulfil that dream. If I fulfil my dreams, then I cannot fulfil my younger brothers or my childs dream. Only big people, who have money, car or a house, can dream of becoming an engineer. If you work hard, you can succeed, earn some money and save it to buy a car or a house. If I was educated and had some money, I could have had my own business or started a company. If my fate changes than maybe I can change. I want to fulfil my dreams.

Dilshad Sheikh, Gokarna

Only big people, who have money, car or a house, can dream of becoming an engineer

I am Kishore. Currently, I am a business development manager. I love talking to people. I love communicating with them. The connectivity now is so good that you can connect with any person throughout the world. Although people are connected through Facebook and other social networking sites, they are not emotionally attached. I wish we could once again have what we had in the earlier days, where there werent any cell phones or fast transportation services, yet people had a strong emotional connect. This thing is missing in the present scenario.

Kishore, Mumbai

Although people are connected through Facebook and other social networking sites, they are not emotionally attached. I wish we could once again have what we had in the earlier days, where there werent any cell phones.

I am Kuljit Pathania. I have done B.Com. I have finished my schooling from DPS, Dalhousie. If people reduce their needs, less money is required for livelihood. The biggest problem here is of corruption. Take two scenarios, a person with PhD, who is worldly wise, vis--vis an uneducated drunken person, who casts votesome measures to differentiate the voters should be taken. There should be some basic qualification for casting the vote.

Kuljit Pathania, Himachal Pradesh

If people reduce their needs, less money is required for livelihood.

My father was abroad. He worked as a cook in Kuwait. My mother worked for the government. She used to work in P .W.H.O. I have an elder sister. My mother expired six years ago and seven months back my father passed away. When I see my friends, come along with their parents and they share their love, I feel jealous because I dont have my parents. I want to be an engineer. I want to specialise in diesel mechanics for 4-wheelers. I would like a DJ mixer, nice headphones, nice laptop and one bike, and use most of the money for children, who dont have parents.

Manuel DJ, Panjim, Goa

When I see my friends, come along with their parents and they share their love, I feel jealous because I dont have

My name is Mubarak, I am a dreamer. I did not study. Left studies to learn magic. We have been to Rajasthan, Gorakhpur, then Konkan, Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri, Panjim and all around Goa. If public is happy, they give few rupees. We should be useful for our country. I want to become police! We are a small community of people, we dont have education. Government should help us find jobs. If somebody thinks of us then it will be good. Or else, we have to manage with magic, God will guide us. I want to become a successful man in this world. Magic give us less money, but it makes public happy! We feel we have conquered the world.

Mubharak, Kolhapur

If public is happy, they give few rupees. We should be useful for our country.

I am a dreamer. I did my post graduation in bio-chemistry and Phd at Manipal. I think I was motivated by a TV serial. Long ago there was a TV serial called khuda. That was about this lady who dreams about becoming an IAS officer. She says this one line, I want to become something special. That has been a motivating line for me. I always thought I would become an author. Now, I am an author, but of scientific publications, not fiction. Within the system, if there is some flexibility, then that will be great. If you have a very rigid system, it had its pros and cons but creativity comes to a standstill. And where there is no creativity, growth comes to a standstill. Teachers can influence children, be role models and show them the right way. Dr. Pragya, Manipal

That was about this lady who dreams about becoming an IAS officer. She says this one line, I want to become something special. That has been a motivating line for me.

I am from Dombivili, Mumbai, pursuing my FYJC in Arts.I want to do something for my elder sister, something that will make her future safe. I would like to pursue either music or law, lets see which field I succeed in.

Prathamesh, Mumbai

Not all human beings are similar, so in some fields it creates trouble. If the society changes its perception about certain things, then facilities can be provided for people like us.

I would like to become a police officer or join the army. I would like to focus more on the poor people who are begging on the streets here. Rich people can take care of themselves but we need to take care of the poor.

Priyanka Ashok Patil

Rich people can take care of themselves but we need to take care of the poor.

I would like to become a police officer. Because I would like to stop the injustice that poor people suffer from. Right now, the police dont want to help these people. I would like to join the police force and make my parents proud, because they took great pains to get me an education. I would also like to make a great name for my country.

Pavitra Mahadev Pawar

I would like to join the police force and make my parents proud, because they took great pains to get me an education.

My name is Raghunath Tavre. I am a member of Deccan Gymkhana Club. I have played in Gujarat Trophy. I am a sports person, who is into sports activities. I couldnt finish school because of sports. I want to help children who cannot afford sports and education. I want to help the downtrodden people. Pune city must be a sports city. I am working towards that.

Raghunath Tavre, Pune

I am a sports person, who is into sports activities. I couldnt finish school because of sports.

I am Rahul Choudhury. I am the Managing Director and CEO of Zen Soft Services. I dream of a large enterprise, we are running a company so its not about a career path, its about a dream path. I am really happy doing what I am doing. I think I will get a better kick driving this dream now. I dont know about the country, but what I think I can do are a couple of things. I can plant a lot of trees.I want to become a venture capitalist and promote young entrepreneurs and drive innovation for this nation. It could be anythingan NGO, a commercial organisation, a software company or any other company. India needs this India needs to change the face of its companies from just a labour company to being an innovative company. Rahul Choudhury, Pune

I dream of a large enterprise, we are running a company so its not about a career path, its about a dream path.

My name is Rahul. I study in first year BMM. I am from Sikkim. I was there for an international conference and they were talking about terrorism in India how insecure people are! It struck my mind at that point that I wanted to be part of intelligence, for India. Its a very risky job, but it has two sorts of peopledeclared agents and undeclared agents. I want to do something as an undeclared agent. I appreciate when 26/11 took place, after three days Mumbai was back to what it was. People say the intelligence is very corrupt, I would like to eradicate that corruption from the Intelligence.

Rahul, Xaviers College, Mumbai

People say the intelligence is very corrupt, I would like to eradicate that corruption from the Intelligence.

I am Rishabh Vinod Gaur. India is affected by famines; poverty and pollution are on the rise; politicians and others think small I want to make it big! If you and I keep thinking what should I become? We will only think and not become anything. That is why, I will become what I want to become. It will be good if I join the army. It will give my nation security. There are many things I want to do, how many can you do in one life? I have one dream only, to join the air force.

Rishabh Vinod Gaur, Mumbai

I have one dream only, to join the air force.

My name is Sanjay. I am a fashion photographer. I like to take photographs of people anywhere and everywhere. My passion and genre is black and white photography. In Bible, there is a saying, love thy neighbour as thyself but we , never follow it, do we? I dont even talk to my neighbour, I dont even know his name. I think all the older politicians should be killed (chuckles). I dont mean that literally, I think they need to retire. Now, the younger generation needs to take control of things and govern India.

Sanjay, Mumbai

love thy neighbour as thyself, but we never follow it, do we? I dont even talk to my neighbour, I dont even know his name.

I want to dream. I have one boy and one girl. My daughter is doing her M.C.A. and my son is in 9th standard. I have a good house. I am now dreaming to buy a car. That dream will also be fulfilled in one or two years. Everyone should have the opportunity to do whatever they want, especially those that want to do something good. Corruption is there at every level, there are bribes of Rs 5 and bribes of Rs 5,000. A lot will have to be done to change the system, but that is not something just one person can do alone.

Savita Nandakumar, Pune

Corruption is there at every level, there are bribes of Rs 5 and bribes of Rs 5,000.

My name is Shankar Singh Parmar. We used to do farming earlier. I thought getting a private job will be beneficial for me, as of now I work as an ice-cream seller. I can save up to Rs 200300. My family and I can at least survive on it. My dream is to be able to earn some more money to provide for my children better.

Shankar Singh Parmar, Mumbai

I thought getting a private job will be beneficial for me, as of now I work as an ice-cream seller.

I sell flowers and rangoli. I am also a nurse. I have one child, who is a graduate. But because we are Hindu Marathis, he couldnt find a job. He now sells rangoli. My three other children also sell flowers. None of them were able to get a job in the government. My friends and I went to school. Some of them became doctors and lawyers, they asked me what I would like to do, if I would like to get married and have a family. I said no, I would also like to study. Thats why I studied till 11th standard.My son was two months old when I tried studying science to become a doctor, but I couldnt complete that. Then I started selling flowers. I really want to go to London to study. Just like here, I will sell flowers and rangoli there, but I will study at the same time. Shevanta Vasantrao Jadhav, Kolhapur

I will sell flowers and rangoli there, but I will study at the same time.

I am 20 years old, I have always seen my father and grandfather making the toys. I failed my 10th standard, I dont feel ashamed in admitting it. I now feel that, had I studied, I would have a nice job, a girl and some money. I am a gym trainer. I wanted to go for competitions and excel in this field. If a body builder gets sponsorships, monthly about Rs 5000, he/she can prepare well. If I excel and become Mr. India, I will open my own gym. I will give free training to poor children. Many of my friends like me are poor, we often have problems in our diet, and I would like to solve that. We are not a poor nation, we have lots of money but its black money. I would have to eliminate corruption, a poor man is very persistent.. lets see, by next year, you will see me somewhere. Shiva Prasad Chittani, Sawantwadi

If a body builder gets sponsorships, monthly about Rs 5000, he/she can prepare well.

I come here (hockey play ground) at around 3:30 PM. I run eight times around the track. I wake up at 4 AM, do warm ups, eat breakfast, follow a diet if given and then proceed to school. I dont think much, I want to be good in my studies and in games. I want to be the best and famous in the world like Dhoni. People here listen more to boys, they dont listen to girls. Whenever we go outside for games, they dont listen to us. I only dream to perform well in my games and later get a job in the railways. I want to become a big player and open up a big hostel here, and encourage maximum participation from the poor children.

Sonu, Haryana

People here listen more to boys, they dont listen to girls. Whenever we go outside for games, they dont listen to us.

I just sit here on the road and sell things. My parents were poor, so they didnt send me to school. I am not educated, but all my children go to school. I dream about my childrens future, since my future is not bright. If you are poor you cannot afford a house in the city. I dream of having a house, and educating my children. But with poor people, even if you get education it is difficult to get a job. If it was easier to get a job, poor people will be more motivated to send their children to school.

Street Vendor, Pune

with poor people, even if you get education it is difficult to get a job.

I want to become an engineer and later I want to take up IAS exams. I like electronics. In India, we need to control corruption. Many villages dont even have primary schools. I want to give basic facilities to them.

Student, Chikamangalur

In India, we need to control corruption.

I am from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. I am doing my M. Pharm, first year. I wanted to do MBBS. I didnt get that. Once I tried joining the Army Forces Medical College (AFMC), but there also there was stiff competition. I think I will either do a PhD if I get a chance or I will join a clinical research organisation for baldness. Nearly, 60 percent70 percent of the people are suffering from baldness and hair fall. I would like to find a product to prevent that. I would also like to change information systems. If you want to do something, you dont get complete the information easily. I want to start a music school, open to any age group and for anyone who wants to learn. Sumeet, Manipal

Nearly, 60 percent70 percent of the people are suffering from baldness and hair fall. I would like to find a product to prevent that.

I am the President of Mahila Mandal Society. I want women to empower themselves and come up in their lives. We have uneducated women in my village, I want them to work. For instance, we have weddings in my village, where we collect money and arrange for products required for the wedding. We use these products to help poor people, who cant afford the wedding expenses for their daughters. I want women to make efforts to earn their living. I dream for everyone to have a dream and fulfil them. Start dreaming

Sushma, Himachal Pradesh

I want women to make efforts to earn their living. I dream for everyone to have a dream and fulfil them.

I am a wrestling coach. Currently, I am working as an assistant sub inspector in Haryana Police. I am into wrestling, which is not a popular sport for women in India as it is male dominated. My efforts are focused towards seeing women make their mark in this game, win medals for the country and earn a name! I did not have to put many efforts in bringing out the talents. I think this is Indias first coaching centre in a village, where girls are being trained in wrestling. Government should encourage us to win medals in Olympics and Asiad games. I have always wanted to do something for women, especially for rural women, who are given few opportunities by the society. Our girls will make India proud by winning medals, we will make her (her daughter) a wrestler! Usha Sharma, Wrestling Coach, Haryana

My efforts are focused towards seeing women make their mark in this game, win medals for the country and earn a name!

My name is Vilas Gaikwad. I am into this business for past 15 years. Then I got a job abroad. I went to Mauritius for three years. Every 26th January, I give away clothes to poor children. In our country, people who are rich are getting richer and people who are poor are getting poorer. My dream for the country is that everyone is able to enjoy at least one good meal a day.

Vilas Gaikwad, Belode, Maharashtra.

In our country, people who are rich are getting richer and people who are poor are getting poorer.

Hello, my name is Himanshu. I am a graphic designer working with Idiom. I enjoy interacting with my colleagues at Idiom. I love bikes and enjoy riding them. My dream is to do something constructive. But, how? I want to design this book for children with hearing impairment, so as to offer their parents basic guidelines to teach their children Indian sign language for their growth and development. I also want to ensure that Indian sign language uses this medium of design to teach children.

Himanshu, Bangalore

I want to design this book for children with hearing impairment, so as to offer their parents basic guidelines to teach their children Indian sign language for their growth and development.

I am Abdul Majeed. I am from Kishengarh, Rajasthan. I like to paint. I first need the blessing from God Almighty, then my family should be comfortable and then I need money. One should be a good human being, do good deeds. I would like to do some development work for my city.

Abdul Majeed

One should be a good human being, do good deeds. I would like to do some development work for my city.

I am a freelance writer. My parents are doctors and my brother is a conservation biologist, he is in Switzerland right now. Nowadays, politics is a big industry. At the end, its all a huge sham. We have forgotten how to live. We have forgotten how to stand right or even eat right.They are slowly letting my people, my countrymen to die of hunger, of disease and of poverty. They lead miserable lives. Politicians put their fingers in all kinds of pies, shipping off all the monies to Swiss Bank.The whole money system is a lie, politics is a lie. We are not meant to be ruled or governed. I see myself, hopefully, on a self-sustaining farm, somewhere in South India. I want to grow my own food, generate my own electricity and try to live off the grid completely. I would want to write revolutionary poetry and, perhaps, conquering the world! Aruna, Vizag

They are slowly letting my people, my countrymen to die of hunger, of disease and of poverty. They lead miserable lives. Politicians put their fingers in all kinds of pies, shipping off all the monies to Swiss Bank.

I have been here for 41 years. I am 65 years old. Since 1971, I have been working here. I am a retired man but even after 10 years I am still working. I completed my studies, my target is completed. I am in a disposable condition now nobody will like me now. I will do some service to elder people and die.

Theosophical Society Attendant, Chennai

I am in a disposable condition now nobody will like me now. I will do some service to elder people and die.

I did my Bachelors in History of Art from Bangalore, Chitra Kala Parishad. This is the Theosophical Society. I am working, I have my own business and I run a web design and graphic design company. Its still a baby. I still have to develop it. I also do part time work with children. Personal dream? Yeah, thats writing books. But, I do not want to become JK Rowling because that will hamper my freedom. Yes, but do something similar, which will touch the heart of the kids. I would like more value education for kids, not just in India but everywhere. I think we should be more conscious of our Heritage, we have much of it in India. Even a small place like Kolar has history way back to probably Mauryan times and thats what we are all forgetting. Business Woman, Chennai

I would like more value education for kids, not just in India but everywhere

Its my dream to cook. I am catering even during the nights. If I stop the cafeteria then I can cater for homes. I travel by car at 10 PM, it causes lot of problems. My big dream is I wish happiness for all.

Cook, Bangalore

If I stop the cafeteria then I can cater for homes.

My name is Dr. Jaydeep Walunjkar. I am from Mumbai. I am here for a fellowship program in retina surgery. I finished my post-graduation in Ophthalmology. My biggest dream is to have my own ophthalmic institute.

Dr. Jaydeep, Chennai

My biggest dream is to have my own ophthalmic institute.

I produce a lot of players from school level, they are playing good game now. Training is very important. Wherever the team goes, I go. I know their difficulties, as a player and as a manager. My ambition is to get the government to spend money for the development of football and athletics. India can win the football World Cup that would be the biggest day for me. It is very difficult, but my dream is for India to be world No.1 in Football.

Football Coach, Chennai

My dream is for India to be world No. 1 in Football.

I am Harish. I am an Electronics and Communication Engineer. I am doing my audio engineering. We started a band when we were in higher secondary school. The band was called Oxygen and we played fusion music. We had a dream when we started out the band. Our mentor or role model is A.R. Rahman Sir. One of our songs was cut at Rahman Sirs studio.

Harish, Chennai

I think it is something we would remember always. My dream as an Indian is to contribute this music and bring about world peace and make people smile.

I am from Hyderabad and I stay there. I am in my 8th grade, I study in St. Anns High School. As a person I would just follow what people do, I mean keep the country clean and green. Firstly, I would like to stop child labour. I think they should stop begging and should try working, they should try competing with other people.

Student, Hyderabad

I would like to stop child labour. I think they should stop begging and should try working,

My name is Madhavi. I have done Business Management. In business, we dont have to bend for somebody. We can take our own decisions. I am also working in Religare Life Insurance as a manager. I have two younger brothers, one is studying engineering and is in 2nd year and other one is pursuing Hotel Management in Bangalore. India is too good when compared to other countries, but the places, localities should change like America. We must not find any poor people in India. I really want to move ahead in my life. Everyone likes chocolate. I want to open a big company of chocolates.

Madhavi, Vizag

India is too good when compared to other countries, but the places, localities should change like America.

I did my BTech this year and I am going to join a company. My father is a tailor. I spend time in the shop and whenever I find time, I usually read books. I watch a lot of English movies. I need to get more money. I will do something for the society. I want to do something for old people, like an old age home. I want to provide employment to people. My big dream is to become a big personality in the society.

Mahalinkesh, Andhra Pradesh

My big dream is to become a big personality in the society. I want to do something for old people, like an old age home.

I have a flower shop at Koyambedu, Chennai. All I know is flower business. Initially, I had 2-3 men working for me and now I have about ten people working with me. I have one daughter only. My daughter is in LKG (Kindergarten). After her kindergarten, I will ask her, what do you want to become? She will say, appa, I want to become a doctor! I will ask her to, go ahead . I do not have the courage to travel and sightsee. How can I travel? I cannot leave my shop to go travelling. I am working here since morning and if I work during the night, I will be able to earn more money. I will take the money and put it in the bank. After depositing in the bank, money will increase. So I will start another flower shop. If I ever go to Paris, I will open a shop there also. Manikandan, Chennai

I will take the money and put it in the bank. After depositing in the bank, money will increase.

In 1972, I started the first organisation for musicians, Guild of Musicians. Did you know that music is a visual art? It is audio based but still visual. Europeans have a well-trained voice, its not real. Here we use our singing voice, speaking voice. I teach on Skype. Its not very good, but its ok. This morning I had a class from Washington. My immediate dream is to focus on music therapy. Then, start a virtual university, which will interest people who want to be educated in music. There will be one-on-one classes, online classes, online-recorded classes, where one can pay and access it.

Musician, Chennai

A virtual university, which will interest people who want to be educated in music.

I am studying MCA. Most of the time, I find myself doing some experiments with systems. So, I choose this line. I want to excel in programming. Then, I would like to get a good job and marry a good person. My future husband should be helpful to others and should not show any difference between boys and girls. I have never dreamt of a house, but I would like to own a car. I am very fascinated by music and I like to sing light music. I havent learnt music anywhere. I want to change the education system, which is completely theoretical and I want to make it practical. My biggest dream is to be satisfied with my education and to become an excellent IT professional. Pallavi, Vizag

I want to change the education system, which is completely theoretical and I want to make it practical.

After 10th standard, I will study science as I am planning to do architecture or law. I choose to dance because its really graceful and nice. It helps you develop a personality. I like taking photographs a lot I like photography. Success for me is self satisfaction, you should meet your expectations and should perform to your best. I want to do a lot for animals. Make a difference for them. Even the poor people should be given basic amenities to live a happy life.

Pranathi, Chennai

I choose to dance because its really graceful and nice. It helps you develop a personality.

I am Sandeep Dubey from Rajasthan. My parents stay in the village. We are three brothers dedicated to our shop that sells mouth fresheners and digestive pills. We are not dependant on anyone. Its our wish when we open or shut shop. In a job, one has to work under someone. We have not in that habit since childhood, so we choose this line of work. We dont need much money, just enough to keep our work going. A lot of money is not good. Human beings are always thinking of moving ahead. I want to open another shop and get into manufacturing line.

Sandeep Dubey, Vizag

Human beings are always thinking of moving ahead.

My name is Santosh. I am from Hyderabad. Now I am doing B.tech 2nd year. I want to become a software engineer. After my studies, I want to move to the United States. I want to work and serve my parents. Any vehicle car, bike I want to buy with my own salary. I should make my father feel proud about me. In my family, I should be the most knowledgeable person. My aim is to travel the whole world.

Santosh, Vizag

My aim is to travel the whole world.

I sculpture idols on white chalk and I have done some exhibitions in and around Vizag. Humayuns Tomb and Taj Mahal inspired me a lot because they are artistic monuments. So, I have taken up software development as my profession and sculpturing as my interest. You have to at least get minimum requirements of life, like food, clothing and shelter. To me success means to find happiness in life in whatever you do. Only then, do you need money and relations and then maintain ethical values. I am into spirituality. I do a lot of meditation. Your mental state is more important than your physical state. My biggest dream is to become worlds popular artist with no comparison. Sathya, Vizag

Software programming demands your logical thinking and your ability to solve most difficult problems.

My name is Sricharan. I am a musician because music is close to my heart. I just started off at school. I would like to become a composer in the film industry. My biggest dream is to become a rock star!

Sricharan, Vizag

My biggest dream is to become a rock star!

I am an urologist and a surgeon. I was interested in spirituality and I was a devotee of Lord Krishna. Now, I am happy to understand the mystery of life simple living and high thinking. Nowadays, though people live well they dont think much. God, consciousness gives a person an all-round development. First of all, I want to become pure in the hands of God. I have an interest to start a school and an old age home. If students are conscious, then terrorism, wars, cheating, mistrust, violence all these can be corrected.

Swami, Iskon Temple

God, consciousness gives a person an all-round development. First of all, I want to become pure in the hands of God.

My name is Swetha. My aim is to travel the whole world. I want to be a good mother and a good wife. My impossible dream is to always stay with my parents, forever. My goal is to help whoever is in need

Swetha, Vizag

My impossible dream is to always stay with my parents, forever.

My name is VVS Prakesh and I have done MSc in Chemistry. First, I want to settle down with a good job. I want to ensure my parents are well off. I am very interested in travelling, driving and playing cricket. After, I finish my studies, I want a good job and do good work. I want to invent tablets for incurable diseases like cancer and HIV.

VVS Prakash, Andhra Pradesh

I want to invent tablets for incurable diseases like cancer and HIV.

My name is Sayeed Wasim Ali from Orissa. We paint in our village. I like painting Lord Jagannath. I will make a painting that will attract and make everyone happy. I want to open a big workshop and a museum with many paintings. So that it attracts guests coming from India and abroad. I want a nice house. Secondly, I want to be happy and stay with my family only. I will keep limited money with me and donate the rest. If we make good paintings we are likely to win national awards

Sayeed Wasim Ali, Orissa

I will keep limited money with me and donate the rest.

My name is Soujanya. I am interested in making friends and communicating. As a career I am interested in media. When a boy and girl are seen talking to each other, people think otherwise. This has to change. We dont see India as America, but should see India as India. My biggest dream is to become a dubbing artist and I want to be a very good person.

Soujanya, Vijayawada

When a boy and girl are seen talking to each other, people think otherwise. This has to change.

My name is Abhay Navathi. I am studying BCA final year. Courses like CA, MBA have entrance exams that are not related to the course at all. If you look at the commerce subject, there is only theory. It does not give importance to practicals. I would like such courses to include practical knowledge as well. I think about the poor people here there are tribal villages in areas like Meghat and Gadchiroli near Nagpur. There is no sign of development in these areas. It seems like an ancient place. I want to study my MBA and PhD in future.

Abhay Navati, Nagpur

Commerce subjectI would like such courses to include practical knowledge as well.

I would like to start my own business. It could be anything I wish to excel in life. My job is to keep trying and keep working hard. If I get a good chance then I can move forward. I will be happy if I manage to get a job where I can save some money. One cannot reach the top in one go, success comes step by step. I used to be an auto rickshaw driver and then I left it. Now I take up part-time jobs, like plumbing, marble work, painting homes anything! I will not reach anywhere if I sit without a job. I give away Rs 10-20 to children. I cannot see them crying. There is nothing greater than children. I would love to start a shop for kids toys.

Akbar, Telangana

Take up part-time jobs, like plumbing, marble work, painting homes anything! I will not reach anywhere if I sit without a job.

My name is Akshit Saxena and I am studying in 7th standard. I want to become an engineer and then I want to study IAS. I hope to improve the Government situation. I feel the politicians and municipal corporators are not doing a good job, instead they are taking a lot of money. The government is going through a loss, I want to improve this situation.

Akshit Saxena, Raipur

The government is going through a loss, I want to improve this situation.

My name is Akshita. We are three sisters. My parents are professors. I am currently pursuing an MBA. I want to be an entrepreneur and start my own business. I have more plans for the future. I want to enter politics. My dream is to go into politics because it is my field of interest and I want to make the changes by being in the system. I want to know how things run in politics and then make the changes that I can. I want the system to be more transparent. I want to show the people why the prices are going up, so that they dont get disappointed and complain about the ministry exploiting them. Akshita, Nagpur

I want the system to be more transparent.

I like Spykar. I dont like funky denims. I like the sober ones. I like the fit of denims that Ranbir Kapoor wears. My father is an artist. I just want to be a very successful designer.

Designer, Hyderabad

I like the fit of denims that Ranbir Kapoor wears.

My name is Animesh. I am a graduate in computer science. My father used to work for the forest department and my grandfather was a Colonel. I am applying for a Government job. I am interested in working for the police department and I am preparing for it now. I will be able to do social service through this. I can also start a part business, but getting into the police department is my first preference.

Animesh, Nagpur

I can also start a part business, but getting into the police department is my first preference.

I am a media post-graduate. Currently, I am running a production firm. I did MBA training in Communications. I really wish to showcase something on the big screen one day. Something that is good and also has a message, like Taare Zameen Par. I think that is the epitome of todays cinema. There was a message, which has changed the society. I want to send my parents to Mansarovar, it is my fathers dream. I really think this country has a lot of man power. If they get to fulfil their dream or do what they want to, its going to be a whole new place. I want India to be free of corruption. I am quoting a line ye desh badlega hum badlenge isko. (this country will change, we will change it). Our country can change all we need to do is have a better and focused youth. Ankita, Raipur

Our country can change all we need to do is have a better and focused youth.

Hello, I am Apoorv. I am a final-year engineering student from Raipur Institute of Technology. I was an aspiring IIT student, but I gave up that dream. When I was young I wanted to be a doctor. When I grew up I wanted to be a cricketer, a fast bowler. I couldnt take it forward and then I took engineering. After my studies, I plan to join my dads business. I will diversify myself and start my own business.

Apoorv, Raipur

When I was young I wanted to be a doctor. When I grew up I wanted to be a cricketer, a fast bowler.

My name is Arun Yadav. I am studying Electronics. Ten years from now, I hope to see myself as the CEO of my own company. I want to build a company, which provides all kinds of digital meters.

Arun Yadav

Ten years from now, I hope to see myself as the CEO of my own company.

I work as a supervisor. I failed in my 12th standard. I am applying for the same class once again. If I pass the exam, I will get to join 12th again. I want to enjoy a lot drink, roam around, have a cigarette and have lots of fun without any tension. I get pocket money from home. My girlfriends dream is to become a pilot. My father will not fund her unless we get married. Once we get married, he will be ready to pay for her pilot course. Now I just want to get married to my girlfriend and collect enough money for her studies. Once I get married my family will gradually approve of her. There is no point in investing money for the sake of it. It makes sense only if profits are guaranteed. I want to lend money to only those who I trust, those who are close to me. Avinash, Nagpur

I want to enjoy a lot drink, roam around, have a cigarette and have lots of fun without any tension.

My name is Azman Sheikh. I work in the police department. I used to work in a private firm previously. I always wished to have a good job and by gods grace I have one now. I am happy, my family is happy.

Azman Sheikh, Nagpur

I always wished to have a good job and by gods grace I have one now.

My name is Bahadur Singh. I started this dhaba (restaurant) three years back. Before this, we had a family business dealing with iron. My father has been here since 50 years and I am also here since childhood. I am married. I have kids too, they are currently studying. Lets see how much they manage to excel in their education, if they do good, they will do their own work. We serve not just Punjabi food but also Marathi food here. I wish to take this restaurant forward.

Bahadur Singh, Nagpur

kidsLets see how much they manage to excel in their education, if they do good, they will do their own work.

My name is Bharti Jalani. I am studying in LED College of Architecture. Initially, I wanted to study engineering and then I decided to take up architecture. The system should definitely change peoples thinking should be much broader. I think the political system is a problem. It is not taking its work seriously. My dream is to excel in architecture.

Bharti Jalani, Nagpur

The political system is a problem. It is not taking its work seriously.

My name is Bhavesh Patel. I run a tiles business. I was working in the tiles industry before. I was not very fond of studies my family was financially weak and I never felt like studying. After passing my 10th standard, I started working. I look forward to my daughter becoming a doctor and I have not really thought about my son. He is already very naughty.

Bhavesh Patel, Raipur

My family was financially weak and I never felt like studying.

My name is Bhavna Chawda. I am a 12th pass and I am a housewife. I always wished to own a beauty salon since a very young age. I started attending a beauty course for four months, but then I got married. I could not complete my course. Keeping the rates low will bring more customers. If you charge high, you will not have customers. I will have discount schemes for my customers and I will use good products. My dream is to start a beauty salon.

Bhavna Chawda, Nagpur

I started attending a beauty course for four months, but then I got married. I could not complete my course.

My name is Bhirendra Motilal Khare. People call me Shivaji, with respect and love. I have three daughters. Two of them are studying LLB and the third daughter had done MSc, she will start working in Sahara India as a cashier very soon. The condition of this country is not good. There is corruption everywhere terrorism, naxalism, discrimination in caste and lot more. Education has become very expensive! Its very difficult for people who earn less money to get educated. My dream was to make my children well educated. Now I only wish that my daughters get married, they get good husbands and lead a happy life.

Bhirendra Motilal Khare

My dream was to make my children well educated. Now I only wish that my daughters get married, they get good husbands and lead a happy life.

I run a small boutique. I want my boutique to become famous. I wish to reach a high position one day. I have recently started the boutique. I am very fond of handbags and jewellery. I have 2-3 tailors who take the material from my customers and stitch for them. They stitch at their own place. I find this convenient, I avoid disturbance. I want to get my daughter married into a good family. I want my son to be well settled.

Business Woman, Hyderabad

I run a small boutique. I want my boutique to become famous.

I want to earn good money, build a house, marry my lover and have fun. I am here since 12 years. Here, I have problems of drinking water, house, food, electricity everything. There should be no problem. We are poor people, we want a clean area, good roads, water and improve agriculture. I also need electricity, godown I want to do all this.

Carpenter, Penukonda

There should be no problem. godown I want to do all this

My name is Dr. Ullas. I am a law practitioner. I am a PhD. I studied Democracy Destined to Human Rights. I did my earning and learning together. My life is going on with the support of Law Practice.

Dr. Ullas, Nagpur

I did my earning and learning together.

My name is Harshil Shah. I am a final year Pharmacy student from Dr. BNCP College. The dream would be to enter a good pharmaceutical company and then start my own company. Its a very dynamic society, a major dream of any youngster would be to make it big in the world. Do something very big. Get some name and fame and thats all a person looks for.

Harshil Shah

Name and fame and thats all a person looks for.

My name is Hemant Verma. I am a Computer Hardware Engineer. I solve hardware, computer installation problems. After graduation I did ITI in software.

Hemant Verma

I am doing hotel management professionally. Two years back, I set up my own hotel. Now, I want to make the hotel big. I dont think about a highly rich life. We are middle class people and I want to lead a normal, simple life. I want to work for the necessary things in life. We should work for the lower middle-class people, thats what I think.

Hotel Owner, Hyderabad

We should work for the lower middleclass people, thats what I think.

My name is Jalli. I am a student and I am working as well. I did my Frankfurt Diploma, I am working and I am also pursuing my secondyear degree. I want to be an air hostess. That is my aim. The basic eligibility is graduation with a hospitality industry experience. Being an air hostess will not be the end, I will end up working in the aviation industry later. I could be a trainer. This job is like earning with fun!

Jalli, Hyderabad

Being an air hostess will not be the end,

My name is Janmijay Palyi. I am working with the Railways since the last 23 years. A lot needs to be done for the development of the Railway infrastructure. Like tracks, rolling stalk which includes engines, coaches and wagons. We need a lot of capital for that. I am planning to do some business.

Janmijay Playi, Nagpur

Development of the Railway infrastructure.We need a lot of capital for that.

I am Kaushik. I am the Bureau Chief of Star Vidharba and Star Mazaa. As far as my dream for the country is concerned I have absolute clarity on it. I hope that no one goes hungry, our living standards improve and we have a civil society, where there are not as many wants as today. Its not about poverty but its about basic upliftment of living standards. I wish that everyone gets two square meals a day, which means that they have enough employment and this automatically means that there would be lesser crime. And when there is lesser crime it just means that there is a better orientation as far as the society is concerned. I think thats a dream, a wish a very genuine hope. Kaushik, Nagpur

Dream for the country I have absolute clarity on it.

My name is Kishore Sawarkar. I run a flower shop. I have been doing this since the very beginning and I am comfortable with this. Some other business will not be fine. To start a new business, I will have to shift to a new environment and I have been doing this from a long time. I am happy here. There is peace in my life, I dont have any problem and this business is giving me good returns. I have not given much thought, but I was also thinking of a marketing job, like selling electronics.

Kishore Sawarkar, Nagpur

I have been doing this since the very beginning and I am comfortable with this.

My name is Luckychand Dhoble. I run a business. I deal with property. I am the president of this society. This is a very ancient temple. People are worshipping here for a very long time. One of the devotees has given us four acres of land. I hope to build an old age home, a stable, meditation temple and things like that. These projects will develop in another five to 10 years. There we will be able to produce gobar gas. We will not have to provide gas cylinders to them. Electricity will be generated there itself. This is a very big dream of mine. We dont have as much funds as other famous temples, but we will try to do as much good as possible for the devotees. Lakichand Dhoble, Nagpur

One of the devotees has given us four acres of land.

I used to stay at home earlier. My husband used to go out for duty. But he has started his own shop now and I help him run it. We spend the entire day here. We just want this work to go on well and our kids to get educated. We want to educate our children. I want my kids to stay in another city and study. I wish to have a good house and lead a happy life, nothing more than that.

Lakshmi, Nagpur

I want my kids to stay in another city and study.

I have studied B.A., now I am working as a staff nurse. Every department has its differences, this is creating problems. Lack of doctors and staff is creating problems. I want to be remembered as a good nurse by my patients.

Madhuri, Nagpur

Every department has its differences, this is creating problems.

I am a pujari in this temple. My work is to take care of the worships, the devotees, materials needed for the worship, cleanliness, prasaad, and more. I want to keep doing good, take care of devotees, worship God, this is my wish. I want to keep doing this all my life. My dream was to become a good pandit and I have become one by Gods grace.

Manohar Baburao Kulkarni, Nagpur

A good panditI have become one by Gods grace.

My name is Manoj. I am doing my final year in BSc. We have a family business running, so I have joined it. I want to improve our business. I want to bring in wholesale business.

Manoj, Raipur

I want to bring in wholesale

My name is Master Aryan Kapoor. I am in 5th standard. Since childhood I wanted to become a pilot.

Master Kapoor, Nagpur

Since childhood I wanted to become a pilot.

My name is Mohammad Imran. I work in this shop. I also have a paan shop. I always wanted to be like my father. I used to see him working and wished to be like him. He wants to visit the Hajj. I want to fulfil his dream. I want to fulfil all his dreams.

Mohammad Imran, Nagpur

Father.I want to fulfil all his dreams.

I do fabrication work. I will start a fabrication shop. We are happy with this, we dont want to dream big. Education depends on how much my children manage to study. I have saved a lot of money for their further education. I wish my daughter becomes an engineer, my son could become an engineer or a police officer that would be it no wishes other than that.

Mohammad Maksood, Raipur

We dont want to dream big.

My name is Mohammad. I am an electrician here. I have studied only till the 11th standard. I have my parents, brother and sister at home. I want my family to stay without any tensions. I dont want them to have any problems. I am the only one earning in the family. My father is too old to work now. I wish for a clean house, this would be a big for us. Every area should have a department that takes care of the cleanliness around. I want to have my own business, I dont want to work for the autos forever, I want to do more and show it I want to open a shop.

Mohammad, Nagpur

I wish for a clean house,

My name is Mohammad Shabbir. I repair computers. I do this for money. This way I learn and earn simultaneously. After completing my BCA I hope to study MCA, I will try my best to do this. I wanted to study about my religion since childhood. I would like to expand my business in future.

Mohhammad Shabbir, Nagpur

I do this for money. This way I learn and earn simultaneously.

Firstly, one has to make money in this world. I need a day where I dont need money. I need peace in this world. I need peace thats all. After a few years, I will marry and I will be happy. Therell be peace because I am still a bachelor. I am happier in India than in Dubai. Because this is my country. I love my country. I will try my level best to come here every year. I am working there in an advertising company. I dream of a heaven in this world

Mohammad, Hyderabad

I dream of a heaven in this world

My name is Nanda Vilas Rani. I have studied BSc in Home Science. I have also done B.Ed and D.Ed. I am a teacher by profession. I wish that I do some social work. Now, I wish I get to see places across India and travel abroad as well. This is just a wish.

Nanda Vilas Rani, Nagpur

See places across Indiaabroad This is just a wish.

I wanted to study aerospace. But my dad did not allow me. He wanted me to either work in a big MNC or start my own business. I took up electronics and communication, after two years I want to study MBA. I dont think my dad would allow. But after getting independent I can do this job. I will have the background to do this job. I wanted to be an astronaut.

Nitya, Hyderabad

I wanted to study aerospace. But my dad did not allow me.

My name is P Rathod. I am a restaurant .S. manager. I have been working here for the past five years. I have dreamt of a restaurant of my own, where I provide a combination thali of south Indian, Punjabi and Gujarati food.

P Rathod, Nagpur .S.

I have dreamt of a restaurant of my own, where I provide a combination

It is not true that the entire Police Department is corrupt. There are very few and I hope we get rid of them soon. There is scope for improvement in the department. First of all, the staff in the department should be educated. The ones newly joining are educated these days, but earlier they used to be 10th pass. Change and improvement is happening. The bad name of the department is reducing now. The senior officers did not let us take charge during the violence at Tajbagh. It takes time to take decisions. If I were an IPS Officer, I would have been able to take a quick decision and do something. I have found an opportunity here. I will now give an exam like MPSC/UPSC. I would like to become an officer and do something for the country. Police Constable, Nagpur

It is not true that the entire Police Department is corrupt.

My name is Pramod Thawani. I have been running an optical shop since 10 years. Before that I used to own a colour lab and a Xerox centre. The profit margin has always been good in this. Today, my business is expanding. I am satisfied with my life nothing about the dream.

Pramod Thawani

The profit margin has always been good in this.

My name is Prashant. I am a student of class 11. My dream is to start a business and become big. I love to think about innovation. I want to become a big businessman like Ambani or Bill Gates.

Prashant, Raipur

I love to think about innovation.

My name is Priyanka Nitin. I am a graduate and I have also done a diploma. I wanted to become a doctor. I wish to do good service to the people. I wish to be in a position to help others and give them what they require. I want my child to become a doctor, but he can become whatever he wishes to in future.

Priyanka Nitin, Raipur

I want my child become whatever he wishes to in future.

I am a professor in a management college. I have studied B.Tech Mechanical, MBA and I have done my Phd. My wife is also a teacher. I have one son. The family should be comfortable, there should not be many ups and down in the family life. There is not much growth after this position. The highest would be is to become a principal, and to reach there I will need more qualifications and experience.

Professor, Ananthapur

There is not much growth after this position.

I am a retired officer from the Railways. After retirement I was called by the Delhi Board Office. They required me as a consultant. I worked for them for about 10 years. Then I came back. My father was also a Government servant during the British time. We migrated from Pakistan to India (Punjab). I have fulfilled my dream in life.

R.K. Kapoor, Nagpur

I have fulfilled my dream in life.

I am Radhika. I am 20 years old. I am studying BTech from NIT Raipur, Computer Science branch. I am good at Maths. I wanted to do engineering. After my studies, I will go for a job or I will start a business of my own to support my parents. I am a very good dancer. I love dancing. I am also a teacher. I love teaching.

Radhika, Raipur

I am a very good dancer. I love dancing.

My name is Raj Sharma. I am a BA pass in Sanskrit. I will do an MA and then a Phd. I applied for a seat in the subject of Sanskrit and that was my dream.

Raj Sharma

Sanskritthat was my dream.

My name is Rajan. I am from Nagpur. I have three brothers. All of them are married. All of us stay in a joint family. I want my children to be well educated and get good jobs.

Rajan, Nagpur

All of us stay in a joint family.

My name is Raju Bangre. I have a cloth shop here since 1992. I used to have another shop before this. I am a graduate. I often work for other things as well. I want to keep moving forward with this work and I am ready to help anybody in need.

Raju Bangre, Nagpur

I am ready to help anybody in need.

We supply horses during weddings. I want my business to move forward. This business is 40 years old. Taking care of the horses is becoming very expensive today. I think of my kids and their future. I have been unfortunate in my life but I dont want that for my children. I want them to start a good business. I dont want them to do this. I will educate my children and they will work with good positions.

Raju, Nagpur

I will educate my children and they will work with good positions.

I work for the Government ITI. I have two kids. They are currently studying. My daughter is in 9th standard and son studies in 4th. Where there is power, everything is good. Where there is no power, nobody supports. Big businesses have man power, they are capable of doing everything. We dont have a place, we dont have money we dont get a job when we want, we dont get loans when we ask, street hawkers are removed immediately, something has to be done about all this.

Ravindra Dubhare, Nagpur

We dont get a job when we want, we dont get loans when we ask,

I have studied MBA in Marketing. After Reebok came here, people know the brand value. They are now used to wearing the brand. Today every ordinary person earning a decent salary comes here and buys these shoes. We give a lot of discounts and offers to customers, we are giving one t-shirt free for three t-shirts. Because this area is outside the main market, masses will not come here. I want to head the southern division of Reebok India Company in another 5-6 years.I want to start a school. I see poor people coming at the door and begging. I want them to get educated. They could use that in doing simple jobs and earn money, like filling forms somewhere. They should at least write their names and basic things. Shop Owner, Nizamabad

Today every ordinary person earning a decent salary comes here and buys these shoes. We give a lot of discounts and offers to customers.

My name is Richa Maru. I am a third-year student of BTech Science. I want to make use of my engineering and management background in a software company, Microsoft or Oracle. Microsoft, Oracle, Wipro, Infosys I think its everyones dream to work in these companies. My dream is to pursue MBA after this and build a huge glass bungalow for myself!

Richa Maru, Nagpur

Its everyones dream to work in these companies.

My name is Rubi Mohammad. I have been playing trumpet for 25 years. I am a BA Graduate. I wanted to study LLB. My elder son is studying BCA second year. He does not wish to play the trumpet. My younger son is studying in 10th standard. Till the time I can play, I will after that I will employ someone to play.

Rubi Mohammad, Raipur

Trumpet Till the time I can play, I will

I want to work in a field of my choice and something where I can achieve a milestone. I can tell my daughter that yesI did this My . choice is in finance. Currently, I am in love with my job. I am in a stage of life where whatever I thought I should achieve by this age I have. I should be my daughters role model. I should have something good in life something, which is not just a personal achievement but also a social achievement. I want to give back to society for the things I am getting from it. I dont want to call it social service. I would rather talk about it as my contribution to this society. In our own small way, Ramesh (husband) and I have been planning a few things, such as adopting a kid. We would at least want to sponsor a kids education. Saina, Hyderabad

I can tell my daughter that yesI did this. I should be my daughters role model.

I run a computer business. I also deal with agriculture. I work online. My employees see my work online. We are facing a few problems in the agriculture sector. This sector is huge. Every square kilometre of land is different here. The production of the land used to be 1 quintal per acre. But after the introduction of BT, the production has risen to 2-3 quintals. Eight-12 quintals can be the maximum amount of produce per acre. But we are not able to judge the exact figure of production per acre. Kapas is the only crop in my area its a cash crop. People grow eight acres of kapas and only 1-2 acres of other crops. I want to become an IT service provider, which will also help the farmers. My dream is to introduce IT in agriculture. Sameer Kavde, Nagpur

We are facing a few problems in the agriculture sector. This sector is huge.

My name is Shankar. I want to become a model. My sister is studying fashion designing. I believe in will as well as luck. I have completed studying BCom final year.

Shankar, Hyderabad

I believe in will as well as luck.

My name is Shashank. We have a shop in the supermarket and another shop here. Retail business is the best this is why we do this. Currently, my brother is taking care of the retail business. We are also planning to get into the construction industry. I expect to reach a good level. There is no satisfaction in this present business. I want to own a building, have a big bank balance and I want to be economically sound.

Shashank, Nizamabad

Retail business is the best this is why we do this.

My name is Sheikh Alfaz. I used to clean cars to earn a living. Then I started selling balloons. And, currently I am running a CD stall. My father and I both go out and work. He has asked me to keep working. We want to save enough money and open a proper shop. There used to be a paan shop. But people bought a lot of things without paying. The balloon business was very uncertain. On some days I would earn and on some I would not. So I left that as well. Here I get Rs 100 every day. I get one proper meal too. I want to start my own fruit juice shop. Earn properly and save some money. I want to live in peace at home. I will move forward as I get more money in future.

Sheikh Alfaz, Nagpur

Running a CD stall. Here I get Rs 100 every day. I get one proper meal too.

I am working for an insurance company. I had started as a mechanical engineer in an automobile company. My family has struggled a lot. My father passed away when I was only two months old. My dream was to establish myself solidly in the society. I wanted to do this by educating myself and by making myself financially strong, so I could convey a good message to the society. I am doing my Masters in Valuation from Kolhapur. Things that I have not done for the society will be completed now. I am very fond of the Indian traditions, the astrological sciences and the ancient sciences. I am interested in all this. I will take time to study all this, so that I can refresh myself. Srikant, Nagpur

My dream was to establish myself solidly in the society.

My name is Sohan Devasi. I am a captain in Rajdhani Hotels Private Ltd. I take care of the guests on the floor. I make sure that they are satisfied with our service. I have not given much thought about this but I would like to own a small hotel.

Sohan Davesi, Nagpur

I would like to own a small hotel.

I am studying science (biology). I am going to join a teachers training from next year. I wanted to become an Air Hostess earlier but due to the lack of money I could not do that. Now I have to become a teacher. I will want to become an Air Hostess after this also. If I get a chance I would really love to become an Air Hostess.

Student, Nagpur

I wanted to become an Air Hostess earlier but due to the lack of money I could not do that.

I am studying B.Com General. First of all, I want to go on Hajjmy pilgrimage. I also want to visit my favourite country, Canada. I want you to pray that I get to visit these places. I want to be a good daughter and a good wife. Good manners and respect for elders are very important. When I start earning, Inshallah I will serve the poor people throughout the country. I want to contribute half of my salary to them. I want to build houses and hospitals for them. I dream to become a good business woman.

Student B.Com, Hyderabad

Inshallah I will serve the poor people throughout the country.

I want to become an air hostess. According to me being an air hostess suits me. They talk in style, walk in style, and are stylish. I like that lifestyle, so I have also decided to be like that. I want to live in my own flat with my mom.

Student, Hyderabad

Air hostess talk in style, walk in style, and are stylish. I like that lifestyle,

I wanted to do YPC but I am studying MPC. My father suggested that I study MPC, because my sister also studies YPC and she is struggling now. She still has to study even after marriage. My dad is an architect and I would also like to do architecture. I want to do the interior design of my house. Our course makes us write for long hours, laptops are best for us. We have to sit up and study till late hours. This should be less. All the extra knowledge should be related to our field only. They should not encourage us to mug everything. Students should also be able to understand what we are studying.

Student, Hyderabad

Students should also be able to understand what we are studying.

I want to pursue management because I dont find myself apt for the technical part. I have had the experience of organising college events. I feel I get along well with people. The thing is everything that happens in an industry has to go through a top-level management. The decisions that a top-level management takes influences the worker. Basically its a strategy. How you develop a product, enter the market, publicise it and ultimately make money out of that product. I would like to get into the decision making of a corporate work. I have not thought about starting my own business. My aspiration is to enter into decision making, basically to do an MBA from a reputed college. Student, Nagpur

I would like to get into the decision making of a corporate work. I have not thought about starting my own business.

I am studying B.Com second year. I am not very interested in studying Science. Technical field does not interest me. In B.Com, I like doing business finance. I want to become the CEO of a financial company.

Sumit Adbe, Nagpur

I am not very interested in studying Science.

My name is Sunita. My husbands name is Ravi. I have four kids. Two sons and two daughters. I clean the roads. Poverty is on the rise. I wish to get my kids educated and own a house. I want to keep working hard in order to earn lots of money, but the money that we earn now is only enough for food and cloths. I want to educate my kids. Without education they wont get to work anywhere. My kids are young and they are sitting at home jobless. I feel if they got to study more their future would have been bright. When parents are not able to take care of their kids and educate them, the kids end up wasting their lives.

Sunita, Nagpur

I feel if they got to study more their future would have been bright.

My name is Sushmita. I study through correspondence, so I dont have to attend college every day. Even if I have to attend college, I manage my work. IGNOU has only diploma courses, they dont offer graduation. People suggested that I try working for aviation, because I have a good height. So I decided to work for this and take it forward as my career. I am interested in tourism, but if I get to work as a sales personnel in a good company then I would like to continue with that.

Sushmita, Raipur

I study through correspondence,I manage my work.

I wanted to do a lot of things but in order to earn some money one has to do something. I have to study further, I have studied till my first year in college. I keep applying for government jobs. I recently gave an entrance exam. The result is yet to be declared. Government jobs are good these days, they pay good salary. I am concerned about two things in the society, crime and poverty. If I have the power and position then accordingly I will deal with these things and change them.

Syed Asif, Nagpur

I keep applying for government jobs. crime and poverty. I will deal with these things and change them.

I wish to own a small housean independent house, not an apartment. I would like to see my family happy. If they theres anything that they want, I should be able to provide it before they ask. I am pretty much happy with what I have.

Trainer, Hyderabad

If they theres anything that they want, I should be able to provide it before they ask.

My name is Vikas. I come from Amravati district. My father has expired. Its only me and my mother now. If I become the Chief Minister, I will take steps to control the population. I would like to do something against caste discrimination. The inflation is high and the pollution is increasing. Compared to countries like America, Japan, the culture of our country is very good. But India should have lesser population and a higher standard of living. I have a lot of dreams. I want a Government job. I have already applied for it. My house is an old mud house, I want to build a good house for ourselves. I wish happiness for my mother.

Vikas, Nagpur

My house is an old mud house, I want to build a good house for ourselves.

My name is Vilas. I am a teacher. I live in a joint family. I have my mother, brother, daughterin-law everyone in the family. When I was a student, I wanted to become a doctor. Then I started studying agriculture. My father used to own a school. I could have become a government teacher there, but I did not want to go back to the village and teach. So I started teaching in the city. I also do some social work here and there. First of all, I want to get rid of corruption. The most important things are education and agriculture. I want everyone in my family to be a good human being.

Vilas, Nagpur

I could have become a government teacher there, but I did not want to go back to the village and teach.

My name is Asha Patel. I am a teacher in Mehsana District, Gujarat. When I get my salary, I am very happy. I work and I love living in a joint family. They take care of my kids. I want to educate my kids and hope for their brightfuture. My dream is to buy Mercedes Benz car and drive it to work.

Asha Patel, Rasalpur.

My dream is to buy Mercedes Benz car and drive it to work.

My name is Athma Vishal, my dream was to join the Indian Army. Unfortunately, I couldnt fulfill my dream, so now I want my son to join the India Army.

Athma Vishal, Ahmedabad

My dream was to join the Indian Army. Unfortunately, I couldnt fulfill my dream, now I want my son to join the India Army.

I am a book seller. I also work for an NGO. The mission of this NGO is Crusade against Tobacco When I see people buying books, I . see them happy. It gives me a feeling that their dreams are getting fulfilled and eventually my dreams are fulfilled. India is a golden bird. Rather than going abroad, I might as well tour around the country. Since childhood I have read books related to Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi. I never used to understand the meaning of their writings, but over a period of time it made me realise who we are. And once we actually reach that point of realisation that I am another you only then will we be successful. I wish for a tobacco-free India!

Bharat Amin, Mumbai

When I see people buying books, I see them happy. It gives me a feeling that their dreams are getting fulfilled and eventually my dreams are fulfilled.

I am doing my Bachelors in Mass Media (2nd year). I went to Indian Idol because I had completed 16 years. I want to get in independent music and form my own group, where you compose songs and conceptualise the videos. You should never limit yourself to one thing. If my mind works in different directions, then stop it? I think a perfect life for me would be in an advertising agency. Independent music in India is untapped. Only playback singers have a good future. Sunidhi Chauhan is a great singer everyone loves her but do you think she creates the same impact that Aishwarya Rai does? No! I want that to change, the singer should get his own identity, rather than being known by some actors face. Bhavya Pandit, Mumbai

Music in India I wantto change, the singer should get his own identity, rather than being known by some actors face.

I am Bopendra from Dholka, Gujarat. I studied till 9th standard. My parents were not financially sound to educate me further. I started my job in a press with Rs. 5 as my salary. And, then promoted to Rs. 75 when I quit. I bought this auto with a down payment of Rs. 25,000. And I pay a monthly instalment of Rs. 4,000. I always dreamt of being a lawyer, but my destiny had some other plans. I also wanted to become an actor. I wont get a good role in Bollywood, I am 45 years old. I wish to buy a house and want to educate my child.

Bopendra, Ahemedabad

I wont get a good role in Bollywood, I am 45 years old.

My name is Darshan. I am doing my Masters in Arts and Aesthetics. I wanted to explore Arts so I am doing this. My dream is to set up an advertising agency.

Darshan, Vadodara

I wanted to explore Arts so I am doing this.

My name is Dayaben, I am 42 years old. I am a housewife. I have done first year of college and then got married. In our culture girls are married off at the age of 18-20. My daughter will pursue nursing and my son, engineering. Then will then settle in life. My husband is a government employee. The entire salary gets spent due to inflation. We are not able to save. What dream can we have in this inflation? First, we have to fulfil our childrens dreams. We can wish and dream only if the inflation is kept in check. I am scared of going to the market. I dont want to go there at all. Inflation will go down only if the politicians change. I want to eradicate corruption and inflation. Dayaben, Ahmedabad

What dream can we have in this inflation?I am scared of going to the market.

Divya, Mumbai

My name is Divya. I am 16 years old. I study in KJ Somaiya College, Mumbai. I am studying Arts and I want to specialise in Japanese so I can work as an interpreter. Everyone choses a typical career path, I always wanted to do something different. Indian culture is rich, but still I prefer foreign culture. I want to be successful in life. I want to be rich and famous. if I get lots of money I will donate a small part of it to the poor and the needy, and the rest I will spend on myself. I want lots of money and want to do lots shopping. Then I want to meet Shah Rukh Khan. My dream is that India should improvein terms of poverty, illiteracy and population. My dream is to be a Japanese interpreter, be successful and rich

Indian culture is rich, but still I prefer foreign culture.

My name is Dr. Saroj Bansal. My home town is Guddapur, my in-laws are from Mumbai. I had worked as an associate Professor at Maharana Pratap University till 2001 and retired thereafter. Then I took up insurance work and currently I am Principal at a University B.Ed College. My dream is that after 500 years, India retains its Indianness, our rich culture and heritage should be preserved.

Dr. Saroj, Udaipur

My dream is that after 500 years, India retains its Indianness, our rich culture and heritage should be preserved.

My name is Eshwar, I was born and brought up in Jodhpur. I started this business (vendor) in 1985. I have studied only till 4th standard, now I have three kids and a wife. My dad expired, so I came into this business. Theres no value or respect for us, because we do this business. I want to become an advocate or take up a Government job. No one should comment that, a vendors son is a thug because he is poor. I dont want that to happen. My dream is for my son to be very smart and obedient.

Eshwar, Jodhpur

No one should comment that, a vendors son is a thug because he is poor.

I have three children. I help in getting election cards, drains cleaned, help a few to get scholarships and also help to get medical assistance. I get immense happiness by doing this. Because I believe, if I do some good things for people around me, my family and I will get good returns in life. I dont have big dreams. We should choose ladies as taxi drivers and provide security to them. I am 50 years old. I dream that India should excel more than other countries. And women in this country should get better status, than what women get in other countries.

Gitanjali Gajanan Raut, Mumbai

Women in this country should get better status, than what women get in other countries.

My name is Gopal Bansali. I run this business of Rajputi costumes. I am not highly educated, I have studied till 10th standard. I dream of exporting these traditional Rajasthani Jodhpuri Costumes.

Gopal Bansali, Jodhpur

Traditional Rajasthani Jodhpuri Costumes.

My name is Gopal Krishna. I want to buy a small house and a small car. But when I dont have good business, then I cant buy a house or car. When we are tensed, we can play an instrument, it makes one feel very nice and good. I want my life to be very peaceful my work is music. One day I want to become a great artist.

Gopal Krishna, Udaipur

When I dont have good business, then I cant buy a house or car.

My name is Harish.B. I am studying in 10th standard. My dream is to become a C.A. (Chartered Accountant). After that I want to get an M.B.A also. And I want to do good things for my sister. I want to put in efforts to get her the best, like phone, bungalows and more.

Harish.B, Ahmedabad

I want to do good things for my sister. I want to put in efforts to get her the best, like phone, bungalows and more.

My dream is to become a chartered accountant. I am a Muslim. No one here takes commerce as an option. They generally go for Arts or Science. I wanted to do something different. I do part-time jobs like computer operating, typing, etc. I am pursuing M.Com as well. My father is an auto rickshaw driver. He has struggled a lot to educate us. So, I dont want any other Muslim kid to go through the same experience. A deserving student with 90% doesnt get admission because students from SC/ST community with 60% grab the place. I will put an end to reservations. Every religion has its own trust, they run it themselves and also helps the people in the society. I want to open a minority trust, which helps Muslim kids to get good education. Irfan Ali, Jodhpur

I will put an end to reservations.

My name is Jai Kumar. I own a handicrafts business. This has caught my interest. I like forming new designs, sampling and applying it on furniture and fabrics. Interior decoration is popular in Jodhpur. In future, I want to have a handicraft shop in Dubai

Jai Kumar, Jodhpur

In future, I want to have a handicraft shop in Dubai

I wish there were no schools around. I want to become a pilot. When I am flying, I would love to see the aerial view. I would like to go high up in the sky.

Jilila, Mumbai

I wish there were no schools around.

Since childhood, I used to hide my shoes in my bag and sneak out for a game of football early in the morning. Now, I am undergoing football training and I also work at McDonalds in Andheri. I dream of becoming the best football player in the world.

Jitin, Mumbai

I used to hide my shoes in my bag and sneak out for a game of football.

My name is Manubai. I am working here as a cobbler. My day passes watching people go by for their work. I sit here all day, do work, earn money and eat. I need at least 1000 rupees per month for my expenses. I want to quit my work and sit peacefully. I want to eat my bread and get sound sleep. I am 70 years old.

Manu Bai

I want to quit my work and sit peacefully. I want to eat my bread and get sound sleep.

My name is Mohan. I wanted to play and enjoy that was my dream, but then I was married off very early in life. I was married off at the age of 15. Then I lost my dreamI wanted to a good job. Now I do household chores and look after my children. As for my children, they are pursuing higher studies. My elder son has done M.A and the younger son has got into business. My dream is to see them excel in life, they should become like foreigners who come visiting to India.

Mohan, Udaipur

I was married off at the age of 15. Then I lost my dream I wanted to a good job.

My name is Mukesh. When am I happy? When I sell my old and defective products to customers. Sitting here, I dream that I should have a five-floor showroom. I have a WagonR right now, but I want to buy a Mercedes. No one has one in Jodhpur city. My God is moneyI have kept a 1000, 500, 20, 10 rupee notes as my idols. I pray money! I have a 35-by-75 feet house, want to make it 100-by-100 feet.

Mukesh, Udaipur

My God is money...

My name is Jaswant Narayan Chauhan. I have three brothers, mother and a grandmother. For the past 30-35 years, we six people have been living in just one single room. First of all, I would buy a house. That is my only dream.

Narayan Chauhan, Jodhpur

We six people have been living in just one single room.

My name is Neavil George DSouza. My mom and dad are earning and saving good money for my sister and me. My dad is working as a watchman in Holy Family. My mom and dad struggle so much for me, I want to make them happy. I want to grow up to help my mom and dad. After I start my college, I want to take up a part time job, to support my family that would be a peaceful dream. I can repair electric boards when the main switch trips. I am 16 years old and I want to be an engineer. I want to support my family.

Neavil George DSouza

My mom and dad struggle so much for me, I want to make them happy.

My name is Rama, I am 83 years old. I am an ice-cream candy seller. Earlier, I used to work in a company and also sell bangles. I am not educated. I never had interest to study. My teacher used to beat me. I am too old to dream, my monthly income varies anywhere between 500 Rs 3000 Rs. I hope police stops taking bribes.

Rama, Mumbai

I never had interest to study. My teacher used to beat me. I am too old to dream.

My name is Roshni Tiwari. I am studying TYBsc home science. I want to be the richest person! I want cosmetics and all the luxurious things. Like cars, bungalow and everything. My dream is to become a dietician.

Roshni Tiwari, Baroda

I want to be the richest person!

My name is Safeed Javed Khan, I am 12 years old. I love dancing. Whenever I listen to music, I start dancing anywhere. Like how I am passionate about dance, I like karate as well. I want to follow Bruce Lee and I want to follow Michael Jackson.

Safeed Javed , Thane

Like how I am passionate about dance, I like karate as well.

My name is Satya Tagharam. I have been living and working in Jodhpur for the past eight years. I was a tailor before. I wish to have a shop of my own. Currently, I am working here in a shop. I want to go to America. I want to go there and work for at least 3-4 years. My dream is to go to America at least once in my lifetime.

Satya Tagharam, Jodhpur

I want to go to America. once in my lifetime.

My name is Shantaben. I run jerry can business. I grew up in Mumbai, got married there, lived there for a while, now its been 25 years in Gujarat. People in the neighbourhood have fights, get drunk. I dont have any problem here. We manage our lives somehow. We earn and raise our kids in the same surroundings. I dream of buying a plot, building my house, I want to educate my kids and give them a good life.

Shanta, Gujarat

People in the neighbourhood have fights, get drunk. We earn and raise our kids in the same surroundings.

My name is Sheikh Shabana. I live in India. I have an authorised shop outside a home science college. There is no one else who earns in my family, I work hard and earn a living. I am very happy doing this, it earns me a great respect. It is much better than begging. I have been here for the past 12-13 years. My son has studied till 8th standard, but I didnt send my daughters to school. I am the only earning member of my family so couldnt afford educating them. It all depends on the day sometimes I earn 100 150 Rs. It depends on business, at times I earn 200 Rs and some days go by without earning a single penny. I want to live life on my terms; I work and earn my living. With no support systems, I want to lead a peaceful life without any obligation. Sheikh Shabana, Baroda

It all depends on the day sometimes I earn 100 150 Rs.some days go by without earning a single penny.

My name is Sifi Angiran. My business is related to Art. I have done hotel interiors before and want to do something more interesting in future. My dream is to own a hotel and I want to work on its interiors, each suite and room should have unique interiors. I need an investor, who would help me achieve my dreams. Guests to the hotel should have a unique experience through diverse interiors.

Sifi Angiran, Udaipur

I need an investor, who would help me achieve my dreams.

My name is Subodh. I am doing a tanga carriage business. I supply for marriage and films. I dont like to do this, but I dont have a choice. I cant stop working, how will I get money? I dont have enough money to start a new business. I am not educated enough to earn good money, I have completed 10th standard. I am not good in English and I cant have conversations. As I am in this tanga business, probably we dont look like human beings, people treat us like horses. I am not concerned about money, all I want is respect and a good life with my family. My dream was if I were well-educated, people would respect me. Why do you want to import things, we have enough resources, first let the people in India get enough food then think about exports. Subodh, Mumbai

In this tanga business, probably we dont look like human beings, people treat us like horses.

I am working, but today is a holiday. Currently, I am doing architecture. B.A., BSc are basically for those who want to explore their lives. I wanted a simple life. I am very fond of electronicsiPhones, laptops, LCDs, etc. these things help me pass time. I would do what I see and in that case I would try out Bollywood. Acting is something, which has a lot of complexities. Its not the same, I dream to become a Bollywood actor.

Akshit, Mumbai

I would do what I see and in that case I would try out Bollywood.

My name is Aparna Vashishta and I am from Kota, Rajasthan. My teacher always encouraged me to become a dietician. I want to work in the food and nutrition field and earn a lot of money. There are places like the WHO, UNICEF where I would , like to work. It would be so good to hear when people say that I work at UNICEF! My dream is to become an IPS officer and a singer too.

Aparna, Baroda

It would be so good to hear when people say that I work at UNICEF!

I am pursuing C.A. I am a B.Com graduate. There are more opportunities in Mumbai. I have not decided what I want in the end but I have divided my life into stages of four years each. I am inspired by a film called The Secret, because of which I have made a couple of slides of my own. As to what I want to become, my dream I cant really disclose them right now. But I really focus on those slides and its because of that I am pursuing CA now. I want to approach companies and give them some suggestions. Its not about money but the experience that I will get there, matters. My dream house is in Los Angeles. It is called the Donald Trump palace, which I want to own and call it the Mindiratta Palace. Chirag, Mumbai

My dream house is in Los Angeles. Donald Trump palace, which I want to own and call it the Mindiratta Palace.

My name is Hardiyal Singh. I am a B.Com student and 19 years old. My dream is to become a doctor. My mother has studied till the 10th standard only. After that she did a vocational course. She wanted me to study science and become a doctor. She dreamt of seeing her son become a doctor one day. But I was poor in science, so I studied commerce.l I will do my MBA in marketing now.

D.D. Singh, Jaipur

My motherdreamt of seeing her son become a doctor one day. But I was poor in science,

My name is Deepak Alani and I am from Baroda. I run a shop. I have a son, daughter and wife. My mother stays here and with my brother in Dubai. My son is in the 11th standard and my daughter is in the 8th standard. After graduation I started handling this business. This also helped my father take some rest from the business. I have expanded our business My dream is to go to the moon.

Deepak Alani, Baroda

My dream is to go to the moon.

My name is Gulam and I am an artist. I am an artist of all kinds. Be it shop design, interior design anything! My dream is to buy the markets. I also wish to work on the Gate Way of India, in Mumbai. Give it any design it will only look good if I work for it then I will be famous in India.

Gulam, Ahmedabad

Gate Way of India, in Mumbai.if I work forI will be famous in India.

I am currently studying in the 11th standard. After 12th, I will look upon what path to take for further studies. I would like to study accounting. If nothing works out I can always start with the family business. I can also work in a bank. Working for a government bank is much better. Its good to have a government job. The salary is good. We also get pension after retirement. I am yet to give my last exam. I have a 4-day holiday. Im just walking towards the theatre to get a movie ticket for tomorrow. There is also a garden and a temple nearby, I will go there, take a stroll and fresh.

Hijesh, Gujarat

Its good to have a government job.

My name is Jaksha Shah and I am a house wife. I am a Gujarati. I work for the forest department. I have worked for ONGC previously. My father was a businessman. He did not have much knowledge about studies. In consultation with friends and others, I decided to do B.Com. I really wanted to study LLB, I wanted to become an advocate.

Jaksha Shah, Baroda

I really wanted to study LLB, I wanted to become an advocate.

My name is Manoj. I wasted a lot of time in my childhood. I never took school seriously. I have seen so much money that I no more dream about money. I am satisfied with two meals a day. I used to wish that I would become rich and have a car. But there was a smuggler in my village, I used to work in his farm. He had two truckloads of silver, my job was to take care of those two trucks. After that I have realised how difficult it is to have a lot of money. So I dont want money. I am satisfied with what I have. What do I do with my future? I am not even educated, I will work hard. My dream was to physically beat all the people who would bully others and create ruckus that continues to be my dream. Manoj, Ahmedabad

A He had two truckloads of silver, my job was to take care of those two trucks. After that I have realised how difficult it is to have a lot of money. So I dont want money.

My name is Mulla Arif Abdullah Sheikh. I am an auto rickshaw driver. I have been doing this for 15 years. I came to this city, met people who were connected with the underworld. I worked for them. One has to do something or the other to earn money. I was new in the city, so I decided to work with them. I did small work inside the club. I started hating the job eventually. I realised one does not have a good end doing such things. I wanted to become a good human being. But life never supported me to become that. I have a wife, she is in Surat. She calls me there but I dont go. I am not shy about anything. I have never done any wrong. I have always been loyal and true. People have played with my life. My dream is to meet my children and lead a peaceful life. Mulla Arif Abdullah Sheikh, Vadodara

I was new in the city, so I decided to work with them (underworld). but i realised one does not have a good end doing such things.

My name is Nilesh. I am 36 years old. I got married four years back. My wife is a radio jockey. I wish my family stays happy and healthy. I want to keep them happy through money. I dont want a palace, just a good enough house will be fine. I dont want a Mercedes, but a small car will do. I wanted to become an actor since childhood. Acting is not that easy. A lot of things come together for a movie to be made. But it is fun because you love what you do. I am fulfilling my dream for acting here. I have to fool my customers to earn money, this is also acting to me.

Nileesh, Vapi

I have to fool my customers to earn money, this is also acting to me.

My name is Prakash Soni. I am a resident of Udaipur and I work in a gold jewellery shop. I am a gold artist. I want to expand this business. My dream is to employ five gold artists, who will work for me.

Prakash Soni, Udaipur

I am a gold artist. I want to expand this business.

My name is Prateek Patel. I am doing a Diploma in Electricals. I have a sister, mother and father. I have worked for LIC and a garment shop. Now I am working for Vodafone. I have a boss here. His salary is 55,000 Rupees. And I dream to reach his position one day.

Prateek Patel, Baroda

I have a boss here. His salary is 55,000 Rupees. And I dream to reach his position one day.

My name is R.K. Soni. I am a resident of Baroda. I used to study, then I gave up. I came and settled here eight years back. This is easy for me. I do good business of 15 to 20,000 Rupees. My salary is fixed. I get bonuses during Diwali. I have my mother at home. I am still a bachelor. My dream is to start a hotel.

R.K. Soni, Baroda

I used to study,then I gave up.

My name is Rajan Tiwari. I am from Bihar. Since, three years I have been in Jodhpur. My dream is to stay in my field of work and expand it as much as possible. I want Indians to wear Indian cloths. Indian cloths are very comfortable. Khadi is comfortable and can be worn at all times. I wish I am able to make everybody wear khadi like Mahatma Gandhi.

Rajan Tiwari, Jodhpur

I want Indians to wear Indian cloth.

I am an auto rickshaw driver. I have taken this auto on rent for last 5-6 months. I used to supply marble. But the marble godown is shut now. If I get a good job I will leave my auto and work there.

Rajendra Singh, Udaipur

If I get a good job I will leave my auto and work there.

I really like Jodhpur. Its homely, small town. I can cook anything, I love food. If I go somewhere and eat something that impresses me, then I try it at home. I live with my husband and a child and I will soon have another child so that they grow together. At home, I move my furniture around after every 2-3 months to get a different look. Sometimes, I replace all the Indian art with contemporary items at home. So, I really like changes. I am from USA and my dream is to be an interior designer.

Ranu Kumavat, Jodhpur

I am from USA and my dream is to be an interior designer.

My name is Sabajit. I belong to Uttar Pradesh. I studied there and then came here. We had no business there. We had a small shop in Dadar. But that was not enough for survival. Then I started supplying products from other shops to big hotels. To be honest, I used to be a wrestler before. But I could not take it forward my dream was to study after my 10th standard.

Sabjit, Thane

To be a wrestlerI could not take it forward

I am Samarth. I am 22 years old. I have completed my B.E. from Karnataka. I wish to work for the security of India. I dont want to allow any third power to enter India and destroy our resources. I used to watch a lot of armybased movies. The first such movie that I saw was Border. I was inspirational. Its always been my dream to join the army and serve the nation. Uproot all the evil from the Indian society. My dream is to join the Indian Army and I wish to do only that.

Samarth, Train

My dream to join the armyUproot all the evil from the Indian society.

I am Vinay. I am a third generation sculpture artist. My father and grandfather were great sculptor artists. I was not very sure about what I wanted to do. During my 8th standard, I fell sick and I was bed ridden. At that time, I used to draw static things in my room. That changed my life. Now I am an international sculptor artist. I was in JJ School of Arts. I am a portrait artist. I sculpt all national and international personalities and I am keeping up a tradition because this is a dying art. I dream to become an eminent and inspirational sculptor artist.

Vijay, Mumbai

I am keeping up a tradition because sculpture making is a dying art.

My name is Vijay. I am from Udaipur. We have had a shop for 25 years and I have been working for it since 12 years. We first create designs on paper and then we do it on wood. I am very fond of this and I also get good amount of orders to earn money. I dream of going ahead in glass work. I wish my glass work is adapted in every house.

Vijay, Udaipur

I wish my glass work is adapted in every house.

My name is Yogesh Patel. My dream is to earn a lot of money, help a lot of people and keep my family happy. I failed in Chemistry and Physics during my 12th. Hearing that, my father hit me hard on the leg and I ran, and came to Baroda. I have always studied in Gujarati medium school, hence I dont know English. I always wished to do some business. I used to sell carry bags on my cycle. I used to earn 10001200 Rupees on a daily basis. Then I started a car business. I have four cars. I named it Patel Travels. I bought a house, car and got married. My wife is well educated. She has studied B.A. in English. My son studies in Baroda School. My only wish is to know English.

Yogesh Patel, Udaipur

I have always studied in Gujarati medium school, hence I dont know English.

My name is Sandeep. I am from Kota. I am 17 years old. I have my mother, father, sister and brother at home. I gave up studies after 5th standard. I sell cars. I will use my brains in the business and earn money. Then I will also buy a car. I have to take care of my brothers and sisters marriage. Money solves every problem. I dream of owning a shop, any shop say ladies clothing. The progress will happen step by step. India can definitely improve, but with our politicians it is difficult. I want to visit three places in my life, Vaishnodevi, Chandigarh and Amritsar. I want to go to all these at the same time. I also want a good wife.

Sandeep, Kota

Money solves every problem.

My name is Suraj Kumar. I am working with tarunga.com, its a European based market research online company. I dreamed about being a database administrator. It was dream to become a good professional. I want to take care of my familyfather, mother and sister. I am happy with my career path and everything. One of my dreams is to have my own house. I already have one house, but if I have a lot of money then obviously I will have one more house for my parents. I have not given it much thought, but I want a house and a car. If I get a lot of money then we can go on a world tour! My dream is to have a house of my own and have a successful life.

Suraj Kumar, Jaipur

If I have a lot of money then obviously I will have one more house for my parents.

I am an auto rickshaw driver. My parents live with me. I am a divorcee. My daughter is also with my ex-wife. My dream is only one thing I want one-and-a-half crore rupees. As of now, this is my wish. Once the money comes only then will I be able to fulfil all my dreams. As of now, we are earning money to provide two meals a day, there is no problem with that. Kaun banega crorepati, I wanted to go for the 5-crore show and I was expecting at least 1 crore, but I did not get a chance to go there, I tried a lot. I dont want to expand my work because I have already invested 1.5 crore in it. I cannot tell you how I managed to invest that amount, because you will also start following it. If I get 1.5 crore, all my dreams will come true. Tulsi Das, Jaipur

Kaun banega crorepati, but I did not get a chance to go there, I tried a lot.

My name is Vimal Jain. I have a plywood business in Indipur. Business is going on and so are we. I just want us to be happy with whatever money we earn. My children will build their own future. I cannot do much about it. They are free to do whatever they choose to do. How much does one need? One cannot eat more than his/her appetite. If you give something to the society, eventually it will come back to us. I also want to become a good businessman. As income increases, the social work will also increase. Its only for the society, nothing for us. My dream is to keep doing social work and to improve the condition of the society.

Vimal Jain, Rajgarh

My children will build their own future. They are free to do whatever they choose to do.

I recently found a National Social Entrepreneurship Firm. It primarily aims to develop the social consciousness and the social entrepreneurships a spirit among university students. So, the whole aim is to sensitise students and to sensitise young people of this nation. My biggest aim is to give back to the society, so that people from average backgrounds can realise their own dreams. Every Indian dreams of his/her daughter/son to be a doctor or an engineer. I want children to live their own passion. There should be opportunities in our country where young people are able to turn their passion into their career. I want to contribute my bit in making people realise this. I want to make India a land of opportunities. My dream is to make young people realise their own dreams and follow their passions. Yeshvi, Kota

I want to make India a land of opportunities.

My name is Abhishek Jain and I am doing my third-year in electronics and instrumentation. Job is just for enjoying but my dream is to own a business in anything. It really depends on the demand and market situation, as inflation keeps increasing and decreasing. I want to be successful businessman.

Abhishek Jain, Indore

Job is just for enjoying but my dream is to own a business in anything.

I have been a boats man for past 15 years. I have studied till 8th standard. I have a 7-yearold daughter and a 3-year-old son. I want them to be well educated. Its sad to learn about peoples problems. When students fail in their college/school, they want to take their lives. I have saved some. I have told them that it is pointless to commit suicide and request them to return home.Bhopal city was affected by a gas tragedy (an industrial disaster in Dec. 1984). It was winter and we were all sleeping. It felt as if someone had smoked red chillies into our eyes. Many people lost their lives in that disaster and the survivors are still suffering. It affected the human anatomywatery eyes, difficulty in breathing, etc. Government aid has not yet reached the victims. Arjun Malvi, Bhopal

Fail in their college/school, they want to take their lives. I have saved some. I have told them that it is pointless to commit suicide and request them to return home.

My name is Ayush, I am 19 years old and I am from Surat. I wanted to be an astronaut in the beginning but I had to choose engineering because my parents had some expectations from me. In this hi-tech world, we are utilising and misusing all the resources of the world. I want us to return to our roots.

Ayush, Indore

I wanted to be an astronaut I had to choose engineering because my parents had some expectations from me. In this hi-tech world,

My name is Damodar Parsed Succenna. I am retired, I used to be an accountant at Sarkari Bazaar. I have three daughters and a wife, shes also retired now. One daughter is a lecturer in college, second one is working in a bank and the third daughter is pursuing her studies. I dream that my daughter, who is working at the bank, should become an administrator. The one who is teaching should one day be an owner of a college. I wanted to excel in music as I used to be a good singer. I also took up education in this field. But, I was not capable of fulfilling my dreams. We were very small in comparison to our dreams our dreams werent within our reach.

Damodar Prasad, Bhopal

We were very small in comparison to our dreams our dreams werent within our reach.

I am Divya, I am 19 years old and I am from Hyderabad. I wanted to be an IAS officer and I still want to be one. Many people have suggested that I should get into IITs and such institutes. Something that has always moved me is the image of Indian women. Everybody knows about domestic violence, condition of girls education and attitude towards girls in India.Educating people is the only thing that will make them realise how domestic violence can be avoided. I dream would be accomplished only if I become an IAS officer and provide livelihood to some families.

Divya, Hyderabad

Educating people is the only thing that will make them realise how domestic violence can be avoided.

I am Jhalak. I am 20 years old and I am from Udaipur. I want to join politics. I want to change things. I see that nowadays politicians are not educated enough to bring change in our country. I believe that the politicians should be from IITs and IIMs, so that they are intellectual. I want to be a job creator and not a job seeker. I also want to date a new girl everyday!

Jhalak, Udaipur

I believe that the politicians should be from IITs and IIMs.

I am 48 and I have been in Bhopal for 24-25 years. I met with an accident 25 years ago, so I have a problem on both my legs. I have been trained in this since childhood and it helps me earn more money. I manage to earn a basic living. I have three small kids to look after. We dont manage to save money and get ahead in life. We just keep dreaming, nothing materialises.

Pannalal Prajepatni, Bhopal

We dont manage to save money and get ahead in life. We just keep dreaming, nothing materialises.

I want to join IAS because I am not satisfied with the present situation. At the grass-root level, nothing is working. Laws should be such that that they are practical.Last year, (in 2010) our government came out with right to education law. Where every child, till 14 years of age, has a right to education, but the law was lost in paper. Even I am from a village, I have seen that not every child is educated, especially the poorer ones. For me, material things alone do not bring happiness. I will be happy when I fulfil my duty towards my nation, my people and my parents. I would like to see India become a major manufacturing, industrial and agricultural hub. India should become a leading producer and not a leading consumer as it has been for the last 300-400 years. Pratitva, Badagaon

(In 2010) our government came out with right to education law.But the law was lost in paper.

We have all heard since childhood that honesty is the best policy. But is this honesty only about framing rules and just writing something in the constitution? What concerns me most about India is that there is a preamble and it says we are a secular country but we arent secular. Not in the name of religion, caste, creed or in anyway. Is it just the problem of India? No, it is the problem of the whole world. Does religion matter in getting knowledge? Does religion matter to be a citizen of India? Does religion matter in having friends? To have a social network, do we need to have a religious network? My dream is to change the education system of our country and to make it better than it is now. I want to make it a two-way traffic, so that one can learn, teach and impart knowledge. Safaraz Qureshi, Indore

Honesty is the best policy. But is this honesty only about framing rules and just writing something in the constitution?

My name is Sanjay Paradesi. I am a resident of Bhopal. Laundry business runs in our family. I love travelling when I have a day off. I like cricket, football and hockey but I love cricket. Believe me, I flunked thrice in 8th standard, then I cleared, again I failed thrice in 9th standard and then I cleared, it was the same story in 10th standard too. Even after so many failures in life, I didnt give up on my education. With lot of dedication I graduated. I had just one dream in life which never got fulfilled the business I had, ran into loss. I want to dream that dream again, to set up a garment factory.

Sanjay Paradesi, Bhopal

Even after so many failures in life, I didnt give up on my education.

My name is Shafeeq Ahmed. This is my birth place, I am doing my own business. Its a distributorship of Nivea company products. At home, I have my mother, two younger brothers and a sister. My dream is to become a successful businessman. I liked acting, tragedy especially. My favourite actor is Dilip Kumar. For the society, I wish that every house is able to afford two meals a day and every child gets education. The educated prepare the society to fight against any odds.

Shafeeq Ahmed, Bhopal

The educated prepare the society to fight against any odds.

I am Sushrita from Hyderabad. First, I wanted to be a doctor and then I wanted to be an astronaut and now I dont know. Id like to have every latest gadget as soon as it is released. Why do people have to spit and throw garbage on the road? They can just put it in the dustbin. My biggest dream is to start a company and beat Dell someday.

Sushrita, Indore

My biggest dream is to start a company and beat Dell someday.

Dreams God has fulfilled most of my dreams. He has blessed me with grandchildren, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law and I have been to Haj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca) four times. Each of my sons should be able to afford a bungalow. All nine sons should be successful and live in peace with each other. We are a very warm family. Its a miracle in this era, where 3235 family members stay together, earn together and eat together. Bhopal is a city of lakes. I love my India and Bhopal city better than the whole world! Our society is India, be it big or small, be it Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian they are all our own. Hindus and Muslims should stay together. Our leaders are dreaming of converting Bhopal into Paris, we should also strive to make this city full of love. Our blessings are with you all. Bhopal

Our leaders are dreaming of converting Bhopal into Paris, we should also strive to make this city full of love.

My name is Abhisek Bhargav and I work with Blackberry retail in Indore at Treasure Island Mall. My father has taken VRS from Gajra Gears. He spent a lot of money as he had to pay for my surgery (neuro surgery). I want to start an outlet for my father at Devas (it is a small city in Madhya Pradesh). My dream is to start a retail outlet in Indore and in my hometown, Devas.

Abhishek, Delhi

My dream is to start a retail outlet in Indore and in my hometown, Devas.

My name is Abhishek and I am currently doing my BHM. But I am clear that I want to have a career in Finance. I also want to get in to 2D (animation). My concept for a movie is that I story board it and when it comes to getting a director, well, I havent thought that far ahead. There is so much corruption and because of corruption, poor children dont even get basic education that is too much. I wish to be a successful man and a good animator.

Abhishek, Kanpur

My concept for a movie is that I story board it and when it comes to getting a director, well, I havent thought that far ahead.

My name is Ajmal Khan and I run India Inn guest house in Agra. Actually my work is embroidery, other than this I have opened another hotel called Shahaniya. In the Mughal Emperors time, we (my ancestors) were called to make and work on paper but when the British came here, it became very cheap and our paper was expensive, so we did not get much work. I have four children, three boys and one girl. They work very honestly. I feel Indian companies are the most corrupt as compared to companies everywhere else (it must be like that because I have never gone abroad).

Ajmal Khan, Agra

I feel Indian companies are the most corrupt as compared to companies everywhere else.

My name is Akshay and I am doing my B.Com (2nd year). My dad is 55 years old, so I needed to study so that I help him out in the future. I want to buy a house in Lucknow, something unique that no one has. I dont follow any particular faith. I go to gurudwaras, masjids and temples. I want to construct a big Lord Krishna temple and next to it a mosque, and beside the mosque a church. Nowadays, we are no longer united, but maybe if I do something like this, we can bring back unity.

Akshay Kumar, Kanpur

I want to construct a big templea mosque, and a church. If I do something like this, we can bring back unity.

Right now I am studying, am doing a computer course. I want to start a business dealing with fuel pump injections. I am just studying for the sake of a degree. I sell ladies purses, leather bags, umbrellas and such. Whatever, I make by selling these goods, Ill use that money for the future and make it even bigger. Where do I want to go? Right now I only need to think of work and not of a place where Id like to visit. After that I plan on buying machines to aid my business.

Ali Anwar, Lucknow

Whatever, I make by selling these goods, Ill use that money for the future and make it even bigger.

I am old now, my children are grown up so now I cant start working for a regular job. This is a decent work. I have been sitting in the shop all day, I got Rs 20 till now, lets see what will happen by nightfall. I did my ITI when I was in school (typing, computers), but I did not find that kind of job anywhere here. Of course, you have to help out the family once you get married, there was nothing here. I have two daughters, a house with two rooms and a kitchen. I wont be able to build them houses, but I will be able to provide their necessities. If there is money, there are no limitations but if there is no money then there are severe limitations.

Alka, Agra

I have been sitting in the shop all day, I got Rs 20 till now, lets see what will happen by nightfall.

My name is Alok. I am in the electrical department. I want to have a registered job in Government services. I want to do my engineering from the best place in India, IIT. If I have money, then Ill probably invest it in something, maybe in mutual funds or the share market. I will try to use my technical knowledge and start something with the money. I want to have a house in a nice area. I want to live well, have a good life, provide a good life for my parents so that they are happy and so am I.

Alok Sinha, Kanpur

If I have money, then Ill probably invest it in something, maybe in mutual funds or the share market.

My name is Amar, I study in RSI college in the first year (11th standard). I am originally from Delhi. My dream is to open a hotel and run it well. I want to do my M.Com, have a nice house and car.

Amar, Kanpur

My dream is to open a hotel and run it well.

My name is Amit Varma. My dream is to become a CEO of any multinational organisation by the time Im 45. My professional dream is to lead an organisation of Rs 1,000 crore and I should be heading the entire business for India. After I am 45, I would like to give back to society, where I do some social work, be an associate with an NGO particularly an NGO that works with stray animals.

Amit Varma, Delhi

CEO of any multinational organisation by the time Im 45 I should be heading the entire business for India.

Currently, I am doing my B.Sc in Computer Science. I want to be a successful software developer in a prestigious company like IBM or Microsoft. My first dream is to do my M.Tech and my second dream is to fulfil my parents dream to provide for them. I should be at a prestigious post in the civil services, like an IAS officer, this is what my parents want me to be. I want to be a software developer, my interest lies in the IT industry. If I get a chance to be part of Government services then I will take that opportunity. I would like to live more comfortably. I would like to buy a nice car, bungalow, etc.

Amit Marsingh, Kanpur

IAS officer,my parents want me to be. I want to be a software developer, my interest lies in the IT industry.

My older son is working and has a nice job and the other one is a photographer. Women dont work in our family. I want to get my grandchildren married. I hope my granddaughters have very grand weddings as they dont have a father.

Anees Begum, Agra

Women dont work in our family. I hope my granddaughters have very grand weddings as they dont have a father.

My name is Asha Gupta. I have had this shop for around 60 years. I have two sons, they work with me. Its good having a sweet shop. We plan to hire workers, get new furniture and make more money. My dream is that whatever my children are in to, they should stay put in that field only. My grandchildren are growing older, so they will also get into service after studying.

Asha Gupta, Lucknow

My dream is that whatever my children are in to, they should stay put in that field.

My name is Asha Misra. I have no family. I am an unmarried woman. I had applied for an STD booth, now I am applying for a car so that I can start some business from that. For this, I had gone to Sheila Dixit (chief minister of Delhi) over and over again. The politicians/ministers in our country dont do anything for us. Other than Sonia Gandhi, I have asked nearly every other politician/minister to help me in out. No one has helped me. Ordinary people in the society help me out more. This is how I am able to feed myself. Whatever money comes to me, I want to use that and live my life. I dont want to do anything more. I cannot walk, but I would like to have a shop. Asha Misra, Delhi

Other than Sonia Gandhi, I have asked nearly every other politician/minister to help me in out. No one has helped me.

My name is Ashok and I am a manager. I sit all day in this office. When I was small I used to think I could become a doctor, engineer etc. but I never ended up doing so, that is why I am here.

Ashok, Kanpur

I sit all day in this office.

I like playing the pigeon game (it is very popular here in Agra and Delhi) just like every one else like playing cricket and football. I hope that all my customers leave my hotel satisfied. My dream was to get married and have a family. I did not have any other dreams. I did not want to become a big man. My ancestors have lived here for over 800 years and my whole family is from here. I am very happy to be staying here, in the city that Emperor Akbar was born in.

Business Man, Agra

I did not want to become a big man.

I want to be on top of the world. I want to create some software. I want to make our economy strong, in each and every way. Till now we have developed smaller programs and software, we are still working on some projects. After college, I will be able to earn a lot of money. I want to open my own company and I want to become a very rich man like Bill Gates.

Bharath Varma, Kanpur

I want to become a very rich man like Bill Gates.

In the army, sometimes you forget to use your brains, you just follow orders from higher ups, no matter what the orders are. They dont care about what happens to us. I am happy to be called a Commando. That was my one dream. I am returning to my battalion now. It has become very tough to live. For example, in places like Sudan, people are eating each other. There is not enough food and water there. I might be sent on a special mission there. I dream that militancy will come to an end once and for all. If there is a war, it should be when I am still serving in the army. I want to represent my country in the battle that is my dream. I have two dreams, one was to become a commando, which I have (a week ago). My other dream was to get married to the love of my life, but that did not happen as we were from different religions.

Commando Yogesh, Karnataka

In the army, sometimes you forget to use your brains, you just follow orders. They dont care about what happens to us.

My name is Davodh. I work here. My dad also works in this hotel, my mom is at home. My older brother works here as well and my younger brother also works. He stays in my village. I go to the village whenever there is a wedding or an occasion. I go to school as well. I get done with school at 2 pm every day and I study in school itself, on Sunday too. I go and play whenever there are holidays.

Davodh, Agra

My dad also works in this hotel, my mom is at home. My older brother works here as well and my younger brother also works.

I am a labourer. Right now there is so much competition (in my field) that work has reduced. If I charge Rs 200 for a job, then there are others that offer that same work for even less. If I try and explain to a customer that this work is genuine and that it is not the same outside Agra, they get upset and tell us that Agra is famous only for the Taj Mahal. I have two children, one three-year-old girl and one two-year-old boy. If I have enough money, then I will take care of all my childrens needs and start a business. Now, if I start a business and if it goes under a loss, then my children will suffer in the future (due to the lack of money). They willdo whatever fate has in store for them. I hope they study well. I hope that they eat and dress well and I hope that they will be well respected. Dawood Ali, Agra

If I explain to a customer that work is genuine they get upset and tell us that Agra is famous only for the Taj Mahal.

I am doing my B.Com and hopefully after that I will do an MBA. I want to go wherever I want, I want to go out with my friends, I want to go watch movies, I want to go out with my girlfriend as well. I would like to spend some time at home also. My dream is to own my ancestors chain (which has been passed down through generations in my family). My family will respect me, so will everyone else. I am the only one that can make my dreams come true.

Deepak, Agra

I am the only one that can make my dreams come true.

I would like good quality education from even government schools. There are many government schools now, but they need to be better. I wish that all the children of the nation will get free education. If there is one person in every place that thinks just like me, then it will be great for our nation. I dream only for India.

Divyanth Kumar, Agra

If there is one person in every place that thinks just like me, then it will be great for our nation.

I have told both my children that they can become whatever they want and I will support them. One wanted to join the Air Force. There was some conflict in my family about giving them financial support. I could not believe my eyes when I had passed college and was selected to become a doctor. There were 200 people in my town who wrote the exam. I got the 45th rank and due to that I could not go to the college I wanted to go to. If I could, I would have done so many other things with medicine, like urology, family medicine etc. I just bought a flat, now I will build a house. I want to build a good house, optimum sizenot a very big house. I will also buy a Mercedes.

Dr. V K Khare, Kanpur

My son wanted to join the Air Force. There was some conflict in my family about giving them financial support.

I want to open my own hotel. I would like to get married to my girlfriend. I would like to live a tension-free life. I have a Hyundai Santro, I use it to go partying and it goes fast thats why I bought it. Teachers have taught me what to do and what not to do, what is right and what is wrong. I watch TV serials and I listen to songs. I have told her (my girlfriend) to do what she wants to do. I dont want a person who marries me thinking that she will live her life free (by free, here he means that he would like her also to work hard). After I die, only God will judge me based on what I did and what I didnt do, these people will not judge me. Whatever others say, I do and whatever I want to do happens. Fareed Khan, Agra

I dont want a person who marries me thinking that she will live her life free (by free, here he means that he would like her also to work hard).

There is no such thing as a perfect job, because there are limitations in every job. I like to help people, I like to make friends and I like to protect people. I work for 18 hours in a day and I sleep for six hours. I have a lot of dreams, the kind that helps people. I want to somehow give to the poor. I would like to establish my name as a good person, make my father proud and die in peace, thats all. Whatever riches I get, I will go and give to an orphanage. I have a dream that no one else becomes like me. I need a lot of money, so that I can help others. For money, I am willing to do any kind of work. I would like to start a gym for which I need a big room. I have a younger brother, who is studying. I want to make him a doctor.

Gagan Kumar, Lucknow

There is no such thing as a perfect job, because there are limitations in every job.

I would like to work till I am around 40-45 years. After that I would like to live a smooth, pressure-free life. My family has a factory, like a mill. There is lot of tension/ trouble in getting things from Delhi, Bangalore, Ludhiana etc. for the factory as there are a lot of government restrictions. I have been thinking of starting my company for the past 20 years. (He is a young guy, around 25 years old) and when I was 19 I even wanted to become a government employee. I started setting this up when I was 21 (I had a government job because I needed financial security). I just want to earn money.

Hemanth Vyas, Delhi

There are a lot of government restrictions. I cant understand what all the regulations mean.

I sell books. Tourists come from outside, they fill my heart, I fill theirs. If they dont like my books, they dont buy it. My dream is to go abroad, but it still hasnt happened. I would like to go to South Africa.

Indrakumar, Uttar Pradesh

Tourists come from outside, they fill my heart, I fill theirs.

I work in the irrigation department. I am certified as I work for the Government. Mrs. Gargi does not approve any changes or any new policies. People, who visit us, say the same thing. Nowadays, most people think that the only way to make money is through corruption. Books and education have become useless. If the majority of people are walking on the left side ofthe road, then only a few people will walk on the other side. Corruption is similar, most people look at corruption as an easy way to make quick money. I want to start an organisation that suggests people to go the other way and not encourage corruption. Until a country is morally developed, it will never be fully developed.

Ishar Khan, Kanpur

Mrs. Gargi does not approve any changes or any new policies. Most people think that the only way to make money is through corruption.

My first wish is that God gives everyone whatever they want. My other dream is that there should be no poverty. Everything has become so expensive now, things that were 15 or 20 rupees a kilo have now become 70 rupees a kilo. With high prices, people want to make lot of money. There is nothing wrong with this, but people will get what is in their destiny. Whatever we get, we should be satisfied. Whatever I am supposed to do, I will do. Poor people ask a lot. We should donate only to people, who actually need. If we give to someone that doesnt actually need it, then we are giving for our sake and not the other persons sake.

Jatin, Delhi

There are so many people sitting on top, trying to take advantage of all the people below them,

There are so many handicapped and polio patients, who need help I would like to help them. I would like to start an NGO that works with handicapped people and gives them good medical care. My dream is to become a famous doctor. I want to serve the poor.

Jitender Kumar, Kanpur

I would like to start an NGO that works with handicapped people and gives them good medical care.

I am a barber. Since I was a child, I have been a barber. I wanted to study when I was younger, but due to certain problems, I had to start working at the barber shop. I hope that good people come to my shop. I want to start my own shop. I want to buy many cars. I dont want too much I want to just keep on working.

Jeetu, Agra

I wanted to study when I was younger, but I had to start working at the barber shop.

I love to work. I work at a supermarket. If I have money I will help poor people. Now there isnt too much demand for fruits and vegetables (what he sells). I wanted to study and become someone.

Kabir, Delhi

I wanted to study and become someone.

I am a housewife. There are so many poor people in my caste, Id like to get involved when they get married (during their weddings) and help out. I want a good life, a good future for my son. I want him to become an engineer. His future is mine. If he becomes successful, then I will be successful. I would also like to do some social work.

Kalpana Gupta, Kanpur

Ther are so many poor people in my caste, Id like to get involved when they get married (during their weddings) and help out.

I would like to serve my family and make them happy. I want to become a teacher. I also like playing games like ludo, cricket etc. I watch a lot of TV serials. I want to be stylish and wear nice clothes. I want to buy my dad a tractor.

Kamanikumari, Agra

I want to buy my dad a tractor.

I have been working here from the time I was a child. At that time, I thought I would become a big man but my luck/fate was such that I ended up doing this only. I am poor, I cannot come up. My parents used to play and sell the drums. We did not have enough money at that time, which is why I couldnt study. I wanted to have a shop or a business, but unfortunately that didnt happen. I have a black and white TV at home. I keep it there during the day, in the evenings I remove it. Sometimes people come and they take away the cables. I want to have a rickshaw or a car, since I cant walk anyway (he is handicapped). If I die soon, I will roam the earth as a ghost. I want a small house with a TV and a fridge. Kishan, Agra

If I die soon, I will roam the earth as a ghost. I want a small house with a TV and a fridge.

I want my children to have a good education. I have a one-year-old child right now. I wish to serve people. You should just enjoy life. I will feel really happy when I get some work. I tried to open a hospital earlier but someone cheated me. I wish to open a good hospital and help the poor.

Kishore, Agra

I tried to open a hospital earlier but someone cheated me.

I am still studying. After college, I wish to get a job at a news channel like Aaj Tak. I like watching newsreaders and journalists on TV and I wish to become one myself. Right now, Im in college and I focus all my energy on studies and all the other extra-curricular activities that happen in college. When someone comes first in class, people treat that person differently.

Komal Singh, Agra

When someone comes first in class, people treat that person differently.

By sticking to this job (as a security guard), whatever dreams I have, I will be able to fulfil them. I have that much faith in myself. My dream is that my children get good education and become successful. I have one son, who is studying in CBSE. Wherever I go, all his tuition teachers and his teachers at school show me a lot of respect and that makes me very happy. Every man wants to own a house and car.

Kumar Singh, Agra

By sticking to this job (as a security guard), whatever dreams I have, I will be able to fulfil them.

I have been running a chai (tea) shop for around 20-25 years now. To make some money, you have to work that is why I have this small shop. There are many types of businesses like ironing, selling clothes, selling vegetables, etc. All you have to do is worship God, sing his bhajans, do your work and fill your stomach. I wish everyone well, including me. I have always wanted to live well, eat well and do good business. If I have to help someone, I will and that way I am helping myself also. There were (and are) a lot of hardships and limitations due to lack of money. I like sitting at home and I also like not sitting at home. My dream is to have some money so that I can make my business even better. Lakshman Prasad, Agra

All you have to do is worship God, sing his bhajans, do your work and fill your stomach.

I feel that education has become very expensive. The middle class is not allowed (or finds it difficult) to go in for higher education because of inflation. So, if I want to do an MBA, I have to first make sure if the course fits my budget or not. I am interested in singing. I was a finalist in a singing reality show. People ask me why I dont take up professional training in singing. In Delhi, I have seen people join call centres after their 12th and they earn a lot. They pay for their own education but we dont have good job opportunities in Agra. After completing my graduation, I plan to move to Delhi to work in a call centre and I will also take up a language course (I have already completed two semesters). I want to be in tourism and also be involved in singing. Lalath, Agra

If I want to do an MBA, I have to first make sure if the course fits my budget or not.

After graduation, I will try to do an MBA. If I have to leave Agra for a job, then I will definitely do so. My biggest dream is to buy a bungalow for myself in a nice area. I would like to develop Agra, there is no development here. If you want a degree, all you have to do is pay the college authorities a little money and they will pass you. I want to do well in studies. I want to start a call centre.

Lavikatari, Agra

If you want a degree, all you have to do is pay the college authorities a little money and they will pass you.

I work at a cycle stand. I have been here for 12-13 years. Along with my family I earn money. The world is very big, there is no point thinking about what I can do or should have done. Whatever I have is enough for me right now. I have a wife and children, so I have to earn for them. I want to educate my children and I want them to get good jobs. I work very hard and whatever money I get I use for my family. I can always do some other job and get money. The way I am working now, in the future, 10 other people will be doing the same job for me.

Luvkush, Kanpur

The way I am working now, in the future, 10 other people will be doing the same job for me.

I have been working here (a seller) since childhoob. I have five daughters, and four of them are married. When I am not here, my daughter takes care of the place, now she is at home. I want them to live well, earn well and want all my daughters to get good jobs. If there is money, then I can think of going to different places and pilgrimages.

Madhu Srivasta, Agra

I have been working here (a seller) since childhoob.

I am in my 2nd year college. After my graduation, I want to do my post graduation. Right now, I am studying economics. I dont know what Im going to study next. Normally, in a hotel (restaurant), theres delay in serving the customers thats wrong. I want to open a fast-food joint. My priority is my family and I would like to do something for them. I want to become a successful person. My dream is to open a fast-food centre and also complete my education.

Matthew, Agra

I dont know what Im going to study next.

My forefathers were from Istanbul (Turkey), now we stay here. My family has settled in America and Canada. I have a son and wife. My son is in the 7th standard. I have studied till 12th standard. I am a tour guideJaipur, Udaipur etc. This is a good job, I get to meet a lot of people from different parts of the world and they all talk in different languages. I dont know any foreign language but I speak very good English, so I can handle them. I like mountains, so maybe, I will settle down in Himachal Pradesh. I like Himachal Pradesh, Mussoorie, Rishikesh these are very nice places. Towards the end of my life, I want to go there and settle down. My second wish is to support my son and help him become whatever he wants to be. I want to enjoy my life after I retire and be very well settled. Mirza Maqsood, Agra

My wish is to support my son and help him become whatever he wants to be.

I am the manager of this building (complex or a hotel). I serve people, who work here, and that is what keeps me happy. I will continue to work as long as my hands and feet function. I have always been happy in any job that I have had. I used to work in the fields earlier and I was happy then too. When I worked at a bank, I was happy then as well. I came here, I am happy here. I will continue to work until I can.

Mishra, Kanpur

I will continue to work as long as my hands and feet function.

I am doing my computer-science engineering, I am in my 3rd year. Right now, I am hoping to get a good job. I am interested in software development. I am in the process of trying to get a good command over the language, after that I will start looking for a job. For me a dream job would be to get into Microsoft. I wont say that I care for society. I care for myself, my growth should not be interrupted. My family has a political background, so I know everything about politics. We cant say we are completely honest, but I dont like corruption. People, who are corrupt, make the system corrupt. I would like to develop a software that detects people who are corrupt. On the basis of that software, we can develop our country further. Mishra, Kanpur

My family has a political background,We cant say we are completely honest, but I dont like corruption.

I train monkeys and entertain tourists. They pay me whatever they want to, maybe 20, 30, 50 Rupees for a performance. I used to have a bear before but now I have monkeys. I have two monkeys. I have to support my family, I have a mother, father, brother, wife and children to take care of. I cant speak English. If I have money, then I will travel. Right now, I just work, eat and sleep everyday. I would like to go to America in an aeroplane, then come back, then probably go again. I would like to open a grocery shop and sell things like vegetables, atta, rice, etc. I want to own a house, car and even a motorcycle.

Mohammed Vakir, Kotwan, UP

I would like to go to America in an aeroplane, then come back, then probably go again.

I want to protect my country.

Mahmood, Agra

I want to protect my country.

I want to do my B.Tech and then I can get into any company as an engineer. I want to gain as much as I can from this. I would like to change myself and my family background (financially). I want name, fame and money.

Mohammed Sufian, Kanpur

I want name, fame and money.

Everyones dream (as well as mine) is to have a lot of money and get there by working hard and not squander away the money. If I get one crore, then I will start a business either in handicrafts or do something related to driving.

Mohammed Sultan, Kanpur

Everyones dream (as well as mine) is to have a lot of money and not squander away the money.

I am Mohammed Saba from Agra. I am a photographer and I wish to open a big studio in Agra. I am married and I have two children. Now I work for them. I work inside the Taj Mahal. I am a government-approved photographer. I photograph visiting tourists. I wish to open a big studio in Bombay. I have a small studio here and I want to make it bigger. Q: Where? A: Here in Agra itself, in a nicer part of the city.

Mohammed Saba, Agra

I wish to open a big studio in Bombay. I have a small studio here and I want to make it bigger.

My dream is to make India better than any other country in the world. In UP there is only one , huge building, all the big buildings are in Mumbai. Every type of person stays here, there are no differences. In other countries, there are so many differences among people. I wish that all the people in India stay happy. Everyone should be together. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, We are all brothers (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Issayee, hum sab hain bhai bhai).

Mohan Lal, Lucknow

I wish that all the people in India stay happy. Everyone should be together.

I am in the 12th std. I will either become a police inspector or a doctor. This is what me dad wants me to be. I want to become an actor or a dancer.

Mohan, Kanpur

I am in the 8th standard. I have seen Bombay twice. I went there with my dad, I really liked the place. Near Bombay, there are big valleys in Khandala and there is the sea. I want to work as well as study. I want to become an engineer when I grow up or open a hotel. I have to earn a lot. I have to get my sister married. My biggest dream is to grow up and become a big man so that my parents will be proud of me.

Mohit, Agra

I have to earn a lot. I have to get my sister married.

Everything has become so expensive now. Even schools have increased their fees so much that education has become very expensive. I am going to be old very soon. I would like to open a small shop so I can sit at home, sell a few things and make a little money. Where will I get the money for my pilgrimage? Everyone has taken everything away from me (family members). All they left me was my house. My daughter and her husband passed away leaving me their daughter when she was just four months old. Today she is 11, I have brought her up. I pray to God that these girls get married some day, they are all so young. Who will take care of them after I die? Who else do I share my feelings with? I want these girls (her grandchildren) to go to school, get a good education and come up in life. Momna, Agra

Everyone has taken everything away from me (family members). All they left me was my house.

I was born and brought up in Delhi. I have done my B.Com. After my studies I went to work with my father and after that I came here (restaurant). We make kachoris, rice etc. This is my restaurant. It has been two years since I started this. We mostly cater to students. Times have changed, earlier people used automatic machines and nowadays people use offset machines. I only wish for my children and my mother to be happy. I dont want too much, I dont dream of becoming a crorepati.

Mukesh, Delhi

I only wish for my children and my mother to be happy. I dont want too much, I dont dream of becoming a crorepati.

I run a small shop. I have worked hard to set up this shop. I dream of a good future for my children. I dont dream of anything for myself. I can barely remember what I wanted to become. That was so long ago. If you work hard, life will only get better. Without hard work, nothing will happen. I dream that good things should happen.

Munni Aggarwal, Agra

I can barely remember what I wanted to become.

My name is Nagina. I dont work outside, I am a homemaker. We are a family of seven, five children, my husband and me. We do each others work. My oldest son is five years old. Only when there are festivals, there is work, otherwise, I just sit at home. My husband works around 8-10 days in a month, he goes and sells his produce in different places and then he comes back and works in the fields (her husband is a farmer). All I want for my children is that they should have good education and get two meals a day.

Nagina, Agra

All I want for my children is that they should have good education and get two meals a day.

My name is Nasir Khan and I am an autorickshaw driver in Agra. I come from a very big, middleclass family. My father doesnt approve of my work. For the past few months I have only been able to earn around Rs 500 a month as a profit (after saving money and covering all expenses). I am trying to save some money in the bank. I have two daughters, aged 10 and 12. I have to think about their futures. I would like to take a loan and buy my own vehicle because I pay a rent of Rs 240 per day on this one right now. I would like to get my daughters married.

Nasir Khan, Agra

I have only been able to earn around Rs 500 a month as a profit.

I have one daughter, three sons, one daughterin-law and one grand daughter. One of my son works and the other is in school. After marriage, I started my own business (a shop that sells mobile phone accessories) to feed my family. I handle this shop, if I am not here, then one of my family members take care of the shop. If I have enough money, then I will buy a house of my own. Now I stay in a rented house, but in the future I would like to stay in a house of my own. If I get some money in hand, then I will take care of my children and I will also try and improve my business. I would like to do some more work. I like to work hard. I would like to open an emporium or a restaurant. You are young, keep trying, and you will get what you want. Nazni Begam, Delhi

You are young, keep trying, and you will get what you want.

My name is Neha Singh. I had a very different dream before I joined IIT Kanpur. I wanted to join the civil services but somehow, due to certain circumstances, my dreams shifted towards this college and I joined engineering. I am a computer science student, I would also like to join one of the top MNCs of the world. I will prepare for the civil services exam, and if I get a chance, I will join the civil services. Joining the civil services is prestigious and it will also be financially beneficial to my family (it will improve the status of my family). It will also give me a chance to serve the nation.

Neha Singh, Kanpur

Joining the civil services is prestigious and it will also be financially beneficial to my family.

My dream is that my children should get an education and after that they should start some business on their own or get good jobs. They can get into business, they will get around 10-20 thousand rupees. They can do something to make money. Even if they open a shop, they can do a lot. In Agra, the shoe business is very successful. I stay in a rented house and my rickshaw is also rented, everything is rented. If I have a shoe business, then it would be a lot better for me and my children. I can save my children from rent/loans/debts. I am a small man and I have only small dreams.

Nehamath, Agra

I can save my children from rent/loans/ debts. I am a small man and I have only small dreams.

I have two children. They can do whatever they want in life but my only wish is that they are well educated. I will do whatever I can for my children in terms of giving them money, a good education, etc. and I will support them to do their IPS or IAS. As a father that is what I want from them and to do for them, other than that it is their choice. There are many job opportunities now, wherever you get a job, you should take it up. There are also different kinds of jobs now. I work for my country. I want to do something for my nation. I want to do something for the society. If I keep clearing exams, then I will keep getting promotions, first sub-inspector, then inspector, etc. The needs and hopes of men just keep growing and increasing. The progress of the nation keeps me happy. Nirdosh Kumar, Agra

I will support my children to do their IPS or IAS. As a father that is what I want from them and to do for them, other than that it is their choice.

I work at an internet centre. I am still studying. I want to do something, anything, just start a business and earn a lot of money. This is an internet caf and library that contains a lot of historical books about Agra and the monuments here. So tourists can come and refer to facts and data here. I want to go to Goa and enjoy myself. After that if there are any opportunities there, I will take it up. I want to earn a lot of money and travel with my friends and come back here to this shop. Lots of foreigners come here and take books to pass their free time while they are staying in Agra. They take these books to their hotel rooms and read them there. We sell guides as well as other books for around Rs 250. I want to work in the Taj Mahal as a guide or a photographer. Neville, Agra

I want to do something, anything, just start a business and earn a lot of money.

I am a tailor and I specialise in making salwaar suits for ladies. I have been working for over 20 years and I set up my own shop 10 years ago. Earlier there was so much work that I couldnt keep up, but now in every area, there are around 15-20 tailor shops, so now it is not as profitable as it used to be, but it just helps you cover your basic needs. I want my children to either become doctors or help people in some way or the other. I want to do something for myself as well as for my children. I have three children. I want them to have a good life, a good education and get good jobs.

Naushad Khan, Agra

Now it is not as profitable as it used to be, but it just helps you cover your basic needs.

My father is no more and my mother is 50 years old. I have my own business. Earlier, I used to work in the Railways and now I sell clothes and other items. I hope I get a good job, selling or dealing in goods. I will work hard. I will export local items.

Paul Mukesh Tapas, Delhi

I will work hard. I will export local items.

I am a post graduate and a project associate. This is my own choice. I got into this profession because I was really interested in this subject (psychology) in college. I am quite friendly. I want to do some research work in psychology. I would like to give some kind of a theory. I havent figured out what topic Id like to work on. I will be working with some of my teachers.I want to help children that are really needy. Through children, we can support the whole family and later on we can support society, children are the future of the country. People are really stressed nowadays. I would like emotional stability, peace and prosperity. In India there are sufficient institutes, so if I get the opportunity to join any of them, I would definitely join. Pratibha, Kanpur

I would like emotional stability, peace and prosperity.

I am head of the department of Sion College in Kanpur and associated with IIT health centre. I want to spread awareness about physiotherapy. Other countries are growing rapidly in various fields of medicine, India is far behind. The government also doesnt support us. This hasnt been added in the medical council. We are important, every fieldgynaecology, surgery etc. depends on us, and they cannot function without us but still they de-motivate us. Physiotherapy is a growing field and there is a lot of demand for it. I was accepted into an MBBS college, but I left it and got in to physiotherapy because I want this field to grow. I want to be a good social worker, I want to start an NGO, my own clinic and I want to start a good rehabilitation centre. Dr. Rachana Khare, Kanpur

We (Physiotherapists) are important, every field, gynaecology, surgery etc. depends on us, and they cannot function without us but still they de-motivate us.

I want to help the homeless people who are dying in the cold during the winters. After I spend money on my basic requirements, I would like to use the remaining money to help poor children and orphans. Those children have parents, who dont care or provide enough for them that is why I would want to help.

Raghu, Agra

I want to help the homeless people who are dying in the cold during the winters.

My name is Raghunath. I have one son. What he wants to become is his wish only. It is now Gods choice (of what to do with me). When there is no money, then you are stuck where you are, doing one job only.

Raghunath, Kanpur

When there is no money, then you are stuck where you are, doing one job only.

I am in the first year of M.Com. After college, I want a commercial job. I like managing Q: What do you want to explore more? A: Mass communication. Whatever is behind the scene, I would like to bring it to the forefront. I dont show off, I have a good and genuine personality. If I get a lot of money, I would like to be well educated and study more.

Rahila, Agra

If I get a lot of money, I would like to be well educated and study more.

I have been dealing with fuel (diesel) injection pumps for the past 12-13 years in Lucknow. In business we have freedom, but when you are in a job there is no freedom, even if you have to go to the toilet, you have to ask someone. I would like to win the lottery. I want a Mercedes, BMW, Ferrari and the most expensive car as well. Getting together and working with friends like you (the dreamcatchers) is enough, what else do I need to do for society. I want to eat and dress well and buy a flight. I want to have a house in every country.

Raizuddin, Lucknow

In a job there is no freedom, even if you have to go to the toilet, you have to ask someone.

I stay at home. I am a farmer. I have one buffalo. I grow various crops (jowar, channa, rajma etc.) I like rearing cattle. I like taking care of animals, feeding them, bathing them etc.

Rajaveer Sharma, Train to Delhi

I have been a salesman (in a cloth/sari store) for over 15 years. My mother wanted me to get a decent job, but I could not study that much so I ended up becoming a salesman. I wanted to become a doctor. I like this job, I like talking to customers. You get to learn a lot from the job and about the people. If you come to me to buy something and I give it to you at a low rate, then you will come back to me the next time you want to buy something. I have gone to a lot of cities across India, but I love Lucknow. In 20 years time, I want to sit comfortably and have my own store like this and hire other salesmen and build my business even further.

Hemanth Tiwari, Kanpur

In 20 years time, I want to sit comfortably and have my own store.

My name is Rajaram and I work for the Railways (at a railway crossing). I open and close the gate. I have been working here for 22 years. Before that I was a labourer. The government gives me a salary, so I dont have to beg for money from anyone else. I would like to save up some money so that when I die, my funeral rites can be carried out, thats all I want. I dont want too much for myself, I take whatever God gives me. After I retire, I would like to buy some land so that my children will have something left to their name. I have two sons and one daughter.

Rajaram, Kanpur

I would like to save up some money so that when I die, my funeral rites can be carried out, thats all I want.

My name is Raju. I stay in the slums. People chase me away telling me that I am too young. My parents have deserted me. I have been on my own for a long time. I dont have anyone in this world. I am alone. I get clothes from here and there, I cant even wash them, they just get dirty.

Raju, Delhi

I get clothes from here and there, I cant even wash them, they just get dirty.

I am a minister in Agra. I do a lot of social work. My dream... I believe in the vedic times and I want the vedic times to return. In todays India there is corruption, disloyalty, hunger. I feel ashamed to call myself an Indian. We are the children of those wise men who have made this universe. The excellence that they had should also be there in us. What happens to it in front of the Western people? Where do all our ideals go? I am trying to get India to the same heights that it used to be. Right now, this country does not need only one Maharishi Dayanand, but we need a Dayanand in every house. We will be called the real sons of Ram and Krishna only when we follow the ideals they have given us. I wish that God gives us some wisdom and we take the country back to the vedic times... this is my dream. Ramakanth Saraswath, Agra

What happens to our excellence in front of the Western people? Where do all our ideals go? I am trying to get India to the same heights that it used to be.

My name is Ramkumar Rai and I am 90% handicapped. Normally disabled people cannot do too much work. The law has given anyone and everyone the right to fight Corruption, that does not mean that it should be in terms of business and life. I have three small children. They are our future... I wish to educate my children...make them good human beings. My parents have managed to spend on my education to their level best. I would really love to do some social work...help people.

Ramkumar, Delhi

I clean this gym. I have been here for 10 months. Before this I used to work in a clothes shop as a salesman. I want to have a good life with a lot of money and live life the way I want to. My Guruji has taught me a lot. I feel I have a good (singing) voice. I dream of becoming a music director.

Ravi, Agra

I want to have a good life with a lot of money and live life the way I want to.

My name is Ravi, I am doing my first year biology. Im happy with whatever God has given me, Im not greedy. I would like to have a nice house and a car. Q: Which Car would you get? A: Scorpio. America, London these are big cities. I wish to visit them. Whatever my family members have done for me, I want to do double of that for them. I wish to give them more happiness than they expect. I havent had any problems till now. But in the future problems will come up. However big a problem, I will have to handle them. I want to become a doctor. Ravi, Kanpur

Im happy with whatever God has given me, Im not greedy. I would like to have a nice house and a car.

My name is Rita. I am Project Associate in IIT Kanpur. My job is very interesting and every day I experience new things. This is my kind of job and I like it. I just want to work and research in this field only. I like to listen to music, and I read novelsshort stories. I like to talk to a lot of people. I am also interested in meditation. I want to do something in Human Resource development. I want to travel in India especially the SouthKerela. It looks very beautiful in the pictures and videos I have seen of it. I want to open my own counselling centre and work with others. Whenever I help anyone and solve their problems, the happiness I see on their face gives me strength. I love it! I want to be a business woman. Rita, Kanpur

I want to travel in Indiaespecially the SouthKerela. It looks very beautiful in the pictures and videos.

My Name is Rizwan Khan. I am pursuing engineering EC branch, Second Year, IIT Kanpur. My hobby is swimming and playing cricket. My passion is travelling to old monuments. Our college participated in an All India Competition. We got the second position so now we dream of getting the first position in India.

Rizwan, Kanpur

We got the second position so now we dream of getting the first position in India.

I am doing architecture and interiors. I wish to open my own office. Before that I need some training, for another one year or so. Q: Internship? A: Yeah, an internship. I havent yet decided about funding. I see myself doing my own work. I would like to earn but not at the cost of looting people. Our country is heading somewhere. We have the potential but we are not utilising it. Our country needs more discipline. If discipline is set up at school or college level, kids will be afraid of doing wrong. If you see in the army, they are so dedicated. If the same thing is applied to the civilians of the country I think we will grow up. I would rather work for the poorer sections, because ultimately your satisfaction is your own. Raunak, Delhi

I would like to earn but not at the cost of looting people. If discipline is set up at school or college level, kids will be afraid of doing wrong.

I am doing my Bachelors in Physiotherapy fourth year. Since childhood I have always been interested in biology and the study of human beings. My dream is to become a successful therapist.

Rubi Yadava, Kanpur

My dream is to become a successful therapist.

I have retired from Power House. In my childhood, all I did was study and play a lot of cricket. After getting work through sports quota, I continued to work here. I have played cricket in district level and also internationally for the Power department.I wanted to join the Army at the very beginning; I applied for the post of second Lieutenant, but unfortunately I could not take that forward due to circumstances. I had done the NDA course. We have to follow the path that our fate takes us to. So I decided that even while working for the Power sector, I will work with loyalty and serve the company. My son works as a tourist guide in Agra. It would obviously have been nice if my son had chosen to go to the Army, but he was interested in doing this job. Children do what they like. S.P Dutta, Agra .

If I were in the Army, I would have been able to do more for the country. So I decided that even while working for the Power sector, I will work with loyalty and serve the company.

My name is Sagar. I have been a tourist guide at the Taj Mahal for past four years. The licensed guides get regular customers, but guides like us have to personally go and ask the tourists if they would like to hire one. Some take us along, but most of the times the answer is a no I . cannot do much about the licensed guides and compared to them we are not very great. Still, it is very good to have a license for a guide. Because currently our job is very uncertain, but once we have the license, I will be able to spend my life with it. Everybody dreams to have a lot of money and buy things that make life a lot easier. This is a very common thing that I also dream of. With the current job, I hope to keep my family happy and do something with which there will be peace. Sagar, Agra

I cannot do much about the licensed guides and compared to them we are not very great.

My kids are not able to study. Everything is so expensive. I used to get a small amount of money for cleaning pigeon beat every day. The money was not enough for survival. Then somehow I managed to get this rickshaw. I have three daughters and two sons. I want to educate the kids, start some work. I have a house in Godhra...we have given that for rent. That money will get used somewhere or the other. It would be good if I manage to get a small house here. If I get money, the first thing I would do is save it for my daughters wedding.

Sakhir Ali, Agra

If I get money, the first thing I would do is save it for my daughters wedding.

My father is an employee in the IT. I am also working in the IT. I work as a project assistant. I used to dream of working in a big bank in a high position. I want to make a bungalow for myself. I thought I will become a doctor but I could not become one, but I am satisfied with what I am today. My mother is an asthma patient, so I wanted to become a doctor.

Sangeeta, Kanpur

My mother is an asthma patient, so I wanted to become a doctor.

I work as a computer programmer. I can take care of accounts, purchase and other things but I cannot change the world. But I can surely do one thing I can help a few strangers in making their lives better. And then I can make sure that they are working at the right place or not. If a man is educated, he will manage to survive. One should be there for the society, this is what my father taught me since I was a child. If someone looks gloomy and unhappy, I try to make them happy. I feel if something has to change, it will not be an immediate change. Change takes place due to a number of parameters and situations. I feel if I manage to earn money through wrong ways, it will neither be useful to me nor to others. Sanjay Shukla, Kanpur

I can take care of accounts, purchase and other things but I cannot change the world.

My peers in class opted Biology, so even I decided to study Biology. Then they decided to study CPMT and I followed the steps. I got selected in the optical department. I dream of going back to Benaras, take a re-birth. Then move to Lucknow and grow up again.

Saurabh Chandar, Kanpur

I dream of going back to Benaras, take a re-birth.

I have a son and a daughter. My daughter is studying in B.Com third year and son is studying in 12th. I want to build a beautiful house from my own money. I want to make my family stay there happily. I want to be able to educate my children properly. Let them study, become smart and take up good jobs. I want to be able to fulfil all the demands of my family members. My daughter wishes to study MBA after she completes B.Com but I will not be able to afford it. I wish I was able to do this. If we had a lot of money, we would have been able to take our children outside for a vacation.

Sharanjit Singh, Lucknow

My daughter wishes to study MBA after she completes B.Com but I will not be able to afford it. I wish I was able to do this.

My name is Shahrukh. I was planning to study science, but my parents forced me to study commerce. The main idea is to be able to do business. After coming here I have become more focused about what is good for me and what to become. I am good at sports as well. I am an athlete. I am 100 meters runner. I would like to donate some money on charity, orphanages and schools. I dream to become a good personality and a better sportsman.

Shahrukh, Kanpur

I was planning to study science, but my parents forced me to study commerce. The main idea is to be able to do business.

My name is Shailendra Singh. I had got a job in NDA. The job is in Dehradun but the training was in Khadakwasla. I wish to open a daily goods shop. The biggest problem a man has is financial problem. Its the money that every man struggles for. I want help from people and learn to expand my business. I also wish to live happily with my family. I want to make ready-toeat food items that do not use preservatives and can be eaten immediately.

Shailendra Singh, Kanpur

I want help from people and learn to expand my business.

Hi my name is Sheraaz. I am studying in inter second year. People come and request me to go out and play so I go out with them. First important thing is money and the second is source. My family background is a little weak. Join the club! And play cricket!

Sheraaz, Delhi

People come and request me to go out and play so I go out with them.

My name is Shwetank Jaiswal. I had seen a patriotic movie around 7-8 years ago, which inspired me to join the army. This was one of my over-ambitious dreams. After finishing my schooling, in the initial stages I was very passionate about that but slowly I began to realise that it is not very easy. After 5 or 10 years, there will be a stagnant point in my life, where there wont be much of change. I have planned certain things and my friends say it would be good if my plans work out. To be honest, I really dont want to live in Kanpur. Peoples attitude is deteriorating I wont say it was always this bad. I want to be in such a place where I can walk down a road, just mingle with anybody and be very friendly. I am a very joyous kind of a person. Shwetank Jaiswal, Kanpur

To be in such a place where I can walk down a road, just mingle with anybody and be very friendly.

I want the country to excel. There would be nothing better than that. If the country moves forward, our income will automatically increase. We think of our children we wish to give them good education. If we get more money we will start with some property business. How much ever money one has, its always less. The market will go down in a month. Till May, June or July there will be no business. People dont get much money in this business. It would be good if education gets cheaper. Children go to school we are often not able to afford the expense.

Sunil, Kanpur

Children go to school we are often not able to afford the expense.

My name is Swasthanand. I have worked at 4-5 shops. I used to help transport goods from one place to another. I came here to work. Theres always struggle. I want to work here now. Agriculture is not going fine if that worked out I would not have come to the city to work. I just supply goods from place to place and thats all for now. We get 10, 20, 50 rupees, anything for the work.

Swasthanand, Delhi

Agriculture is not going fine if that worked out I would not have come to the city to work.

I want to be CA. Due to financial conditions I cannot. I teach batches from 11th to M.Com. I have been teaching since 15 years. I like the life of coaching more because here the students come from different colleges. This work gives me name, fame and money. Today if I am teaching 50 students, I will teach 100 tomorrow and it will only increase. I keep faith in every festival, ritual and everything. As far as my personal opinion is concerned, I am happy with my culture. My dream job is to be a great teacher.

Teacher, Agra

I have been teaching since 15 years. This work gives me name, fame and money.

My name is Tulsi Yadav. I am studying first year in college. I will study till the point my family is able to educate me. I want to be a good person by helping the people around. I can work on computers. I want to do a simple bank job that requires basic computer skills. My parents are not capable to do a lot for me. I will always try to help others. I would like to change the society we live in, it would be my wish.

Tulsi Yadav, Kanpur

I would like to change the society we live in, it would be my wish.

My name is Urmila. My husband used to do service. He is retired. Now I cook for him and he eats peacefully. If its necessary I come and sit in the shop. People come here and talk. I feel happy to meet them. The children who work at the shop go through a lot of struggle. We have to supply goods in tribal areas, our suppliers take it there and sometimes the goods go missing. There is both profit and loss in it. We just come to realise that our bodies are becoming weaker day by day. We are aging. Our happiness lies in the happiness of our kids. I just wish that my children prosper in life. Someone becomes a doctor, an engineer and the shop will continue to have profit and loss. The dream is just to give us peace, and happiness for children. Urmila, Agra

We are aging. Our happiness lies in the happiness of our kids.

My name is Usha. I belong to Kolkata. I am a construction worker. I cut vegetables and cook food during the marriage season. We cannot do office work we are managing to educate our children. The tuition takes 50 rupees. I want a house. We are thinking of buying a TV. But once the house is made only then, we will be able to buy a TV. My mother-in-law is against me going out for vacation. I will get my son married when I get money.

Usha, Agra

We cannot do office work we are managing to educate our children.

My name is Veer Bahadur. This is a very old shop. About 50-60 years old. Before, during marriages the food used to be served in pattals (leaves) and kullads (mud glasses. Today people follow the catering system, this does not work anymore. We used to be able to sell 10-12 carriages of goods, today we are hardly able to sell one carriage-full of goods. I have two kids. Both of them are working. There is no business now. We are able to sell only 50-100 pattals in a month. There is not much earning in it, things are getting expensive. How does one manage? The shop is here. I sit here the entire day. What are my dreams? I just want the rest of my life to go peacefully.

Veer Bahadur, Agra

We used to be able to sell 10-12 carriages of goods, today we are hardly able to sell one carriage-full of goods.

My name is Vicky. I am too young now. I am just thinking about my school right now. I have not yet started thinking about working. I want to become a doctor. There are a lot of doctors, who are greedy and exploit people but I want to become a sincere doctor. I have a friend, who is a doctor in New York. I could take his help and maybe go there. I have thought of becoming a doctor only. I dream of becoming a successful man one day.

Vicky, Agra

I want to become a sincere doctor. I have a friend, who is a doctor in New York. I could take his help and maybe go there.

My name is Vijay Kumar. This life is for us and so we need to do something or the other. I am satisfied with this life. The life is moving on and this is the biggest satisfaction for me. I dont have any problem. There is a lot of hard work in business and the returns are comparatively less. I tried a lot in SSC, it did not work out.

Vijay Kumar, Kanpur

There is a lot of hard work in business and the returns are comparatively less.

I am currently preparing for IIT. It is a good platform for every student. I am interested in studying aerospace. In the future, I wish to do something for the country in this field.

Vishal, Kanpur

My name is Gurpreet Singh. I live with my parents and children. I wish to get a car for my father. I want him to sit at the back seat and have fun. Here the biggest problem is hunger. One cannot afford a full meal. I want there to be love all around. There should not be any violence. Everybody should have a job and everyone should be able to earn. I also want to own a nice showroom.

Gurpreet Singh, Haryana

I wish to get a car for my father. I want him to sit at the back seat and have fun.Everybody should have a job and everyone should be able to earn

I am the only one in the family of 10 who earns. We are facing some money problems. I wanted to do MCA in computers. I also need money to get a house and to keep my family happy.

Kudhees, Nellore

I am the only one in the family of 10 who earns.I also need money to get a house and to keep my family happy.

My name is Rajesh Kumar. I am a BA student. May all the people in the world become devotees. I also want them to reach the abode of Lord Krishna. I also want to build a hospital affiliated to ISKON in every center.

Rajesh Kumar, Nellore

May all the people in the world become devotees. I also want them to reach the abode of Lord Krishna.

My name is Renuka. I have completed my B.Pharm. I love to grow plants and take care of them. I have to construct a duplex house. I also want to travel all around the world. I want the roads in my village to be better. I want to educate poor people and decrease the number of beggars. I want to be taller too!

Renuka, Vijayawada

I want the roads in my village to be better. I want to educate poor people and decrease the number of beggars.

I am studying second year B.Tech. Software development is coming down now and that is why, I have chosen electrical department. I wish to have books because I like books very much. I wish to always stay with my parents because I love them very much. I need money to buy new things, to build a new house, ride on the horses and more. I want to participate in competitions, riding bikes makes me feel happy. My big dream is to become a good electrical engineer.

S.K Sameer, Vizag

I wish to have books because I like books very much.

My name is Teja. I am studying MCA first year. I want to become a very good software engineer. I want to achieve a good position. I also want to become a good housewife. I want to change the reservation system in India.

Teja, Vijayawada

I want to achieve a good position. I also want to become a good housewife.

I am from Punjab. There is no particular time for duty. We need to report at anytime of the day. We have to see the right and wrong even while we are off duty. We are police officers as well as human beings. We get to help the society. Even if my wife is a housewife, she has certain responsibilities. Its her duty to take care of the kids. On the other, my duty is to earn well and take care of the family. My dream was to keep my sons away from alcohol and thats how they are today. They have good jobs now. A bad human being can remain powerful only for a short period of time but not for ever. I just want to ask the young generation to stay away from alcohol and in doing so their lives will be great.

Virendra Kumar, Bhatinda

We have to see the right and wrong even while we are off duty. I just want to ask the young generation to stay away from alcohol and in doing so their lives will be great.

My name is Legshey. I live with my mother, brother and my sister. I want to study well. I am a mechanic. There is science school nearby, where they experiment a lot. The school kids look at me working and call me a scientist. The Chinese have taken away our freedom in Tibet. I will take care of my parents when I grow up. I want to be an astronaut, the one who goes up to the moon!

Legshey, Tibetian Kid, Dharamshala

I am from Tibet. In Tibet, I didnt get any education. I need to learn English, thats why I came here. I have always stayed with my family but now that I am away, its a big problem. In a month for 27 days, we are just working. Were afraid of all the police Chinese police and Nepalese also. But now, I do a little bit of business and thats why Im better than before and I hope this continues. I dont have many big dreams, because Im a simple person. Love comes first and thats why I believe his holiness the Dalai Lama. I never harm other people. Thats my first promise. In the 21st century, if theres no education you will be like the birds that dont have wings. Athinjya, Dharamshala

In a month for 27 days, we are just working. Were afraid of all the police Chinese police and Nepalese also. In the 21st century, if theres no education you will be like the birds that dont have wings.

My name is Bubbly. I wanted to study but then I got married. The prices keep rising without any increase in income. I want a happy family, money and love. I have done a beautician course. I want to have my own parlour and boutique.

Bubbly, Dharamshala

The prices keep rising without any increase in income. I want a happy family, money and love.

Ever since I joined this academy, all my performances have been from here. I was given a target from this academy that I should perform in boxing and from here Ill grow further. My coach said that I should play calmly and shouldnt worry if I lose a game, as nothing would be lost. He advised that if I win or play with good competitive spirit then I will earn a name in this sport. I have played with all my strengths and won the games. I would like to advice the young children to do better than what we have done, seeing us they should improve themselves, and earn a better name and position in this sport. My biggest dream is to win medal in the Olympics. This is my big dream and I will fulfil this. Dinesh Kumar, Haryana

I would like to advice the young children to do better than what we have done, seeing us they should improve themselves, and earn a better name and position in this sport.

My name is Ramesh. My family background is in music, I knew I had to pursue this. My father is a musician. I have learnt all my music from him. My music teacher performs at international level. I want to see myself in his position, I am also learning computers. I dont have the degree its only for my knowledge. I want to be a good international performer.

Ramesh, Haryana

I knew I had to pursue this.I want to be a good international performer.

My name is Dr. C. Kelsang, I am Tibetan. I was born in India but not a citizen. I am comfortable and happy with this job. I am going to have my own practical line, own clinic and own manufacturing. President of India should think more about the people of the country and should not differentiate among castes. Everyone should get opportunities to serve the nation. If I am wealthy I can support with my money, if I am healthy I can support with my health, if I am educated I can support with my education. My biggest dream is to return to my motherland to serve those who are suffering.

Dr. C. Kelsang, Dharamshala

Everyone should get opportunities to serve the nation.My biggest dream is to return to my motherland to serve those who are suffering.

I have a wife and two daughters, both are married. I was born in Pakistan, my parents and grandparents had a family business. There was no money to even buy something to eat. If I had money, why would I sell ice-cream? We would have a business instead. I had dream of joining the army. The government has set up a pension scheme for a senior citizen that is a good thing. We bless the government. I wish no one suffers, everyone has a house, clothes and food to eat. As you sow, so you shall you reap. If you sow chickpeas, you cannot get wheat, if you sow wheat, you wont get mustard.

Harichand, Delhi

The government has set up a pension scheme for a senior citizen that is a good thing. We bless the government. I wish no one suffers, everyone has a house, clothes and food to eat.

I come around 3:30pm I take 8 rounds of the track. I wake up at 4am do warm ups eat morning breakfast take diet if given then proceed to school. I dont think much I want to be good in my studies and in games so much so best and famous in the world like Dhoni. People here listen more to boys they dont listen to girls , whenever I go outside for games they dont listen to us. I have only one dream to perform best in my games and later acquire a job in railways. I want to become a big player and open up a big hostel here and have maximum participation from the poor children.

Sonu, Haryana

People here listen more to boys, they dont listen to girls, whenever I go outside for games, they dont listen to us.

I am a farmer. Under a landlord, one can never fulfil any dream. You cant do anything, but have dal-roti all your life. My dream was to study and have a good job but due to conditions at home couldnt pursue it. When the deal is made with landlord theres not much money, only when it is sold by the traders it becomes expensive. So, there is no profit made by the landlord. Now my dream is to see my children educated. Wrestling is a very old sport in our village. The other son is very bright in studies. I want to make him an engineer or doctor. I want my daughter to join the police force. I want my children to be successful. I will try providing everything for them. For that I will spend everything, even if I have to sell my skin for it. Iswar, Haryana

My dream was to study and have a good job.I want my children to be successful. I will try providing everything for them. For that I will spend everything, even if I have to sell my skin for it.

In Jan 2001, I broke my silence and stood up saying that, I can deliver an Olympic medal. In 2004, we said that we arent just going for participation but we are going to win medals. In 2006, we won our first gold, silver and bronze medals. God was with us and we won our medals. August 22nd 2008, the day our country got its first boxing medal by Vijender, I cant describe my happiness in words. We want a chance, in which there is a trail in front of the country and media. The scores should be open to all, and not a secret revealed after 10 days. We want the scores known immediately after the trail, if we have won let our hands be held high. London Olympics is in 2012, I wish to bring a gold medal for India. Jagadish Singh, Haryana

We want a chance, in which there is a trail in front of the country and media. The scores should be open to all, and not a secret revealed after 10 days.

My name is Janyamrut, this is the TCV school in Dharamshala. Here most of the students are from Tibet. We came here in 1990. I was three years old, my parents sent me and my brothers here, most of my other brothers are in Tibet. I didnt do college but took vocational training. My dream is to complete class 12th.

Janyamrut, Dharamshala

My dream is to complete class 12th.

My name is Mridul, I want to set up a library. I want to live with my friends. I am inspired by Michael Jackson. I want to grow up to become a choreographer.

Mridul, Train

I am inspired by Michael Jackson. I want to grow up to become a choreographer.

My name is Mubarak, I have a wife, daughter and mother. I want make my daughter to become a doctor. I want to open a shop for shawls here. I wanted to be an actor. There is a lot of corruption here. The rich people can give large bribes to take jobs away from poor people. Chacha Nehru was good. But now, the new politicians, they want to move ahead at the expense of the poor.

Mubarak, Amritsar

There is a lot of corruption here. The rich people can give large bribes to take jobs away from poor people.

My name is Nimah. I am Tibetan but was born in Nepal. After marriage, I settled here. When I was in Nepal, I was teaching. Teaching guides children to a good path. Everybody likes to fulfil their dreams, without dreams they cannot move forward in life, with dreams they can survive. Now I am dreaming for my child, my dream is to make my small boy ambitious, to make his life wonderful. We have lost our country since 1959 and still we are staying over here as refugees. Now, we want our country back, I hope my country will be free soon. I want to continue teaching.

Nimah, Dharamshala

Now I am dreaming for my child, my dream is to make my small boy ambitious, to make his life wonderful.

I am a chief advisor, I also spread word around Himachal that they should help handicapped people. Handicapped people should be born into rich families so that they are taken care of. They will have servants and no dearth of money. If they are born into poor families, they have to work on daily wages to earn their bread. How will a handicapped be taken care of in such a family? Government offices get lakhs of rupees for welfare of handicapped children, but where is that money going? There are 1,67 ,000 handicapped people in Himachal state. We dont want to beg in front of the government to give us aid. I alone have managed to collect donations and do work for handicapped people. Eventhough I am handicapped myself, I am proud to be working for my handicapped brothers and sisters. Nishant Dogra, Himachal

We want to give livelihood opportunities to all handicapped brothers and sisters. Eventhough I am handicapped myself, this work gives me immense happiness.

My name is Pranav, I live with my mom, dad and sister. Dreams that we see in the morning come true. I want to join army, I want to serve and protect the nation as an army officer. I will inform people about the weather, it will help people be prepared. Preparation helps them avoid distress.

Pranav

I want to join army, I want to serve and protect the nation as an army officer.

I am Rajkumar, from Haryana. I sell water and cool drinks from pantry. You get good and bad customers, some are very generous, they tip us also. I fell ill during my previous job, I wanted to be home on sick-leave but they did not permit me, so I ran away. I am married. We will soon have children too. Expenses will only increase. I have to take care of my old parents. In todays day and age, the solution to mans problem lies in money, I will work here for 10-20 years, then I will go back to farming. Government can provide us two thingslight and water. A farmer can earn and sustain himself with that support. I wanted to join the army and work towards protecting my country. My dream is to become a soldier. Rajkumar, Haryana

My dream is to become a soldier.

I am a gardener, My mother used to love me very much. Only reason she didnt send me to school is because the school teacher used to beat the students. But, I wanted to study, Whether I fly plane, live in a bungalow, become a millionaire, without working hard, start a factory, become a business man if its in my fate, it will happen.

Ram Singh, Bathinda

I had a dream to move ahead in life, but I am here now. I would like to bring about changes in the county that all people, small or big, live well. In todays age, the poor keep getting poorer and the rich keep getting richer. On one hand, you have the super rich and then the poor who dont even get one proper meal to eat. The people who have crores to spend and squander, those are the ones who can run for elections and win. Those who will stand opposite to them will be shot.

Ramsukh Tewari, Delhi

The people who have crores to spend and squander, those are the ones who can run for elections and win. Those who will stand opposite to them will be shot.

My name is Shaqlaib Khan, I am from Bulandsehar. I live with my mom, dad and younger brother. Dad is a businessman, moms a housewife and younger brother is in 3rd class. I am fond of dancing but dont know to dance too well. I should have a lot of money. I will buy lots of cars, will own several car showrooms. Mostly people are liars, I will help the ones who are honest. I will make a building for poor and handicapped people to live in. If you have money, then the world is in your pocket!

Shaqlaib khan, Bulandsehar

I will help the ones who are honest. I will make a building for poor and handicapped people to live in. If you have money, then the world is in your pocket!

My name is Shishir Mangala. This is a clean business. Before, people used to hesitate to wear good clothes. Now its not like that, things sell more now. Cost of living is very high now and that creates problems at home. Because of circumstances, I had to move into business. I wanted to become a doctor, doctors get paid well. They charge good fees to consult so I thought this work would be good. I just want to live a life of devotion now. We have enough money. Now, I want to rest and become a saint. There should be righteousness in the society. I would like to create jobs for everyone. Rich people dont help the poor, I feel very sad about this. I would love to make the poor as equal to the rich and end poverty completely. Shishir Mangala, Bathinda

I work as a gardener here, people who visit this place consider this as a place of heaven on earth. I would like to wish that people stay together with love, pray to God and respect the life given by God. My dream is to be with God.

Srikrishna Kumar, Bathinda

I would like to wish that people stay together with love, pray to God and respect the life given by God. My dream is to be with God.

I had my business before in Delhi, I was working for an export company. There are lot of facilities that you find easily in Delhi. Medical facilities are not good here. It was my passion to do something in handicrafts. I have good contacts abroad. I hope future will be better for me, because I am getting continuous clients and repeated clients from different countries. One who is running a business is responsible for a lot of families. You have to think about them first. The families that I am connected with wants a very simple lifestyle, they live within their means. Something should happen that will make our lives easier. I want to beget plans that give the middle class and the lower class some facilities. Sunanda, Dharamshala

One who is running a business is responsible for a lot of families. You have to think about them first.

I was a student at Delhi University. I have completed my masters in finance and I am here to apply for a government job for the Tibetan government in exile. I wanted to be a doctor, then a computer engineer it was vague! Currently, I am working in an Indian company. I think I will eventually be satisfied when I start working for the Tibetan government. As a person, I dont make goals it happens naturally. I dont believe in luck, I made my own fortune. I would like to help by donating to a charity. Traffic! its next to impossible to change these things but at least I can make a wish! The whole of Tibet wishes that the Chinese to have a word with Dalai Lama. They negotiate and reach a middle ground. Tenzing Bhima, Dharamshala

I think I will eventually be satisfied when I start working for the Tibetan government.

We are Tibetans, we are Buddhists. When we are born, our parents always tell us to be good to others. Others, before self is our motto. Whenever we pray, we dont pray for ourselves first, we have to pray for all the living beings first. You can say that I want my family to be happy and healthy and at last, I want to be , happy so I comes last and others come , first. If you are not good then how can you help others? Being a monk is not easy, you always have to be tolerant, pray a lot and harming others? No way!

Dharamshala

You can say that I want my family to be happy and healthy, and at last, I want to be happy, so I comes last and others come first.

My name is Uday Prakash. Its a secure life if you are employed, especially for a handicapped person like me Both my legs were paralyzed in an accident. My accident crippled the future of my kids, physically challenged people that I see nearby have set-up their shops like PCOs, pressure pumps etc.. If I would not have met with this accident .. my kids would have had a better future.

Uday Prakash, Haryana

If I would not have met with this accident .. my kids would have had a better future.

You can buy oil from me or someone else. But, we have made this oil with our own hands. We are tribal people from the jungle. Those who want to buy, can buy. Those who dont want to buy, need not buy. We dont force anyone. I give free massage, I dont charge. My parents had thought a lot about my future, but I decided on my own not to study. I want to spread this expertise across. I want to open my own shop and keep helpers. My dream is to become rich.

Vikas, Bathinda

My parents had thought a lot about my future, but I decided on my own not to study. I want to spread this expertise across.

My dream was to study well and get a job, which I did. Presently, I dream of keeping a tab on the inflation to lend a helping hand to the poor and the needy.

Manoj Kumar Sharma, Himachal Pradesh

Presently, I dream of keeping a tab on the inflation to lend a helping hand to the poor and the needy.

I would like to have everyone on Facebook, because I am a big fan of Facebook. I would like people to be involved in some physical activities. Schools must not be so harsh on children, the syllabus must be according to their age and there should be proper management for holidays.

Shubham Choudhary, Bulandsehar

I would like to have everyone on Facebook, because I am a big fan of Facebook.

My sons name is Rakshakti, he studies at a school nearby. My daughters name is Nandini Kumari and she just started studying. Im thinking of expanding my business. I will help the poor in whatever way I can.

Biswakarma, Danbadh

Im thinking of spreading my business, however long I can do the business everyday,

I have two sonsone lives in a different city and the other is in school. Why study? Now, I have a family and Im stuck. I got married when I was 25 since then I work so I can feed my children. Sometimes I earn Rs 100- Rs 120. When the businesses progresses then I will get my daughter married. To have a business I need money.

Chandra Paswan, Bodhgaya

When the businesses progresses then I will get my daughter married. To have a business I need money.

I study and I teach. My dream is to become a famous singer. I play the harmonium and I sing. I like bhette songs a lot and sometimes I get the chance to sing in public events. And I hope to have the blessings of my mother, my gurus and move forward. My name is Chandrakumar and I want to be a famous singer.

Chandrakumar, Dhanbad

My name is Chandrakumar and I want to be a famous singer.

My name is Danushmi. My name is Panchali Das. Drawing, reading, writing, all. To be a Doctor. A doctor and teacher. I am drawing in art class. I like bananas.. and I like watermelon also. I also draw people in the house. The magician does a finger trick. Wig wig wig, here one come chocolate. I have magic. I have no money but Ill give the money.

Danushmi and Panchali Das, Durgapur

I am in university, we do technical work. Even, if I dont become a doctor or an engineer, I want to be a good human being. Then I want to help the society in whatever way I can. I wont get involved in the system.Some people dont even have food to eat and some have lots. Whenever we go to a temple, we dont donate money. We make it a point to give money to the beggar and not the temple.In my life, I dont dream of becoming something or anything. Besides, we have come so far, so its important to become a good human being.

Darian Mishra, Varanasi

In my life I dont dream of becoming something or nothing, besides we have come so far, so to become a good human being.

My name is Deepak. This store is owned by my father. I want to become someone that is why I dream to travel. Only through studies can I become someone. Ill work on what I like. I want to help make the society better.

Deepak, Kolkota

By studying only I can become someone. Il do work that I like.

My wish was to become an advocate but because my father expired and our condition worsened. Thats why I am trying my best to get my childs heart and mind into becoming someone in the world. My name is Vinay Kumar. After my father passed away, my brother had some mental problem. He has run away now, its been three years. On top of my own expenses, I have to take care of his family too. I strive to do good. Ive have always been told to do good. I will work hard in everyway, till 2 or 3 am, for whatever money I get. I want to do this for my child. I dont want to run away from that. My dream is that my child becomes a big man so that after I die he will do our name proud.

Vinay Kumar, Bodhgaya

I will work hard in everyway, till 2 or 3 am, for whatever money I get. I want to do this for my child.

My name is Dharmendra Kumar. I want to open my own hotel. I want to do good work, like a better job in a 5-star hotel.

Dharmendra Kumar, Bhogdaya

I want to do good work. Like a better job in a 5 star hotel.

My name is Dipankar Marjekar. I am from Damlur, its a village. Only my mothers there at home. I havent studied because my situation wasnt very good.If business picks up then life will settle down, thats it. I like to dance. I went for dance classes for six months. Its called pop dance. No one knows about this, its my personal thing. Besides this job, dance is still on my mind.

Dipankar, Kolkata

Besides this job, dance is still on my mind.

I am married and I have two sons. My parents and my grand father lives with me. I want to travel all over India. I want the kind of work where I drive all across India and get a salary of Rs 10,000 and food should be provided. I dont want name, but I want fame. I hope that there is a lovable relationship among everyone and no one fights, I want this. But what happens by me wanting this? We have to think of everyone, my guru Swami Vivekanand said, love your brother because there is no greater god than your brother and there is no greater rebel than your brother. That is why I hope to do work that helps man grow.

Driver, Kolkata

I want the kind of work where I drive all across India and get a salary of Rs 10,000 and food should be provided. I dont want name but i want fame.

My name is Firoz Joseph. My dream is to sit and talk with others, it makes me happy. I do cloth business... readymade clothing. After completing studies, I decided to start with this business. Looking at the present employment situation, I felt business will be good. I was interested in it as well. I will improve my business and Ill try doing something for the society, if there is a problem how much ever I can donate I will.

Firoz Joseph, Durgaur

Looking at the employment situation, I felt business will be good.

I have done my diploma in Electricals. I also did private service in 1970. My father started the Sindri fertilisers and I have spent 25 years in this business. In 2002, my youngest son expired. I saw my father and he kept working in his old age. Nothing was set. After service, now Im doing business, this will help run the store. Its our store.

Gudgam Singh

After service now Im doing business, this will help run the store. Its our store.

I am from Germany. And my mother grew up in Africa.My father is a yoga teacher. No high school or university can teach you what you learn when youre travelling. I think travelling is the best medicine against prejudices. It can teach you a lot more than what schools can ever do. India is the birth place of so many different religions. I experienced that India is taking me to the extremes. On some days, I really dont like the country and I want to leave. I yearn to return to Germany. And there are other days when I think, Oh it is the best place on earth, I love it. People are very honest and welcoming. I came by bus and train to India. It was my dream for a couple of years to come by this way. Maahiyan, Varanasi

Some days when I really dont like the country I want to leave, I want to go back to Germany immediately and there are other days when I think oh its the best place on earth, I love it.

A person should think about discovering oneself and should go on a path of self discovery. Whatever you think, you should do. But no one does that people want one thing but do something else.

Magdirsab, Bodhgaya

Should think about discovering and should go on path of discovery.

My name is Mahamad Afthab Aalam. After MBA Ill join a big company. I have friends working in Mumbai and Delhi. I dreamt of doing MBA and with that in mind Im going to move forward because I want to make my dream come true and live my dream.

Mahamad Afthab, Dhanbad

After MBA Ill join a big company. I have friends working in Bombay, Delhi.

I have a design background. I also work in Delhi. I still have a long way to go, but my journey has begun. I want to tell everyone that our state has grown in such a way that everything is available there. And, if you compare us with any big or small city, we are not lacking in any form. Todays generation is mind blowing. Even today people ask me, Are you a tailor? They dont know exactly who a designer is. They dont know that what they are wearing has been designed by someone with a lot of hard work. Nowadays, no work is too small or too big. I want to take my generation further. We should show everyone that we are happy and we have everything. This is my motive in life.

Mahamad Shawkatali, Dhanbad

If you compare us with a big or small city, we are not lacking in any form. Todays generation is mindblowing.

I am Mohammad Nasim. I had to join my fathers business, if not for that my dream was to join the Navy and be of some good to our country. I have a family, one son and one daughter. They both are studying right now. I have a business of ladies handbags. This is my family business, I am not happy though. All my profits just vanish. We cant save anything. I want the business to last for long, make it bigger and grow along with it. We will be very happy when this happens. The thing is one has to take 2-3 steps forward to move ahead. I keep pushing myself to be at the top.

Mohammad Nasim Aktar, Kolkata

The thing is one has to take 2-3 steps forward to move ahead. I keep pushing myself to be at the top.

My name is Mohammad Ishayan. My dream is to become a guard. I have a small business. My entire family is associated in this work. My father also does this. I have been doing this work for 7-8 yrs. After studying I wanted to put my mind towards technology. If I want to work, I have to go to Delhi.

Mohommad, Bodhgaya

If I want to work, I have to go to Delhi,

My name is Mangal Ram. All we do is work, eat and drink. We dont have money to do business, what business will we do? We work as a rickshaw puller and sometimes a farmer.

Mangal Ram, Bodhgaya

We dont have money to do business, what business will we do?

My name is Manne Aslam. I tried to get into a business. It had some limitations in terms of money. There is a chance to earn lots of money but not in service. I want to become a big guide, so that way Ill get the chance to travel more. I have two daughters and two sons. I dream to give good education to my children, so that they can move ahead in life and get a job.

Manne Aslam, Bodhgaya

I dream to give good education to my children, so that they can move ahead in life and get a job.

When we were children in the village, my father didnt have that much money. That is why he didnt educate us. I studied only till 3rd standard. I wanted to study but I had no choice no. Whoever does business, whatever business, Ill do it.

Muddu Seth, Durgapur

Whoever does business, whatever business, Ill do it.

I have done medical laboratory technology. But unfortunately I didnt get any opening, particularly in the government service. If I dont get any work in this line then I would like to start my own business. There is so much work in the world. I did my graduation, then I did my diploma but nothing happened for me in that line. I worked in a private hospital for three years in Dhanbad. The educational scenario isnt good. One has to go abroad to study. There is no point telling the government and no one can see the governments situation. They have to build shelters for the poor. They neednt have to go begging door to door. If I had money I would definitely help. Parsoon Ganguly, Durgapur

The educational scenario isnt good. One has to go abroad to study.

My parents are no more. I have three brothers. One is studying IA, the other is studying BA and the last one is studying AT. I studied till 3rd standard and left. I started taking care of my siblings and got my sister married. My father was poor that is why I couldnt study. So I came here, I started working and then opened this shop. I have a small business now but I hope to make it bigger. When I was a child, I wanted to be an officer. I wanted to become any type of officer, because they get a lot of respect and people salute them. I used to think about it but it never happened. I will have a home here, I will keep my children happy and I will educate them. They will become good citizens. Prasad Varma, Durgapur

When I was a child, I wanted to be an officer. I wanted to become any type of officer, because they get a lot of respect and people salute them. I used to think about it but it never happened.

My name is Priyanka Banerjee. I study arts, political science, philosophy and Bengali. Ive heard that multi-media is good, the line of work is also very good, that is why I came here. Before I thought I would study Design, Interior Design. I like decorating homes.

Priyanka Banerjee, Durgapur

I have heard that multi media is good, the line of work is also very good, that is why i came here.

My name is Rahul. I want to open my own garage when I grow up and become my own boss. I have studied till 8th standard. My father advices me a lot to study well and then become a mechanic. I want to work with Hero Honda. I have fun doing this type of work. I dream to work and become a big man.

Rahul, Dhanbad

I want to open my own garage when i grow up and become my own boss.

My name is Raja Banerjee. I work as office assistant and faculty of BBM. I have been working here for the last few years. I want to do a PhD. I live with my mother, father and younger sister. My father is a music teacher. My father has sung on TV and has made a cassette. Now, my father is not that strong so a lot of money is spent on his health. To get entry as music teacher one has to pass some exams. There are many teachers, so you have to pay a lot. Even the instruments are expensive. Classical music is the best and also Rabrindra sangeet. So, if I am strong in these then after that I can become a teacher, no one can stop me. So if this happens then I will get into the music profession. Give me one chance to sing, thats it. Raja Banerjee, Durgapur

Give me one chance to sing, thats it.

My name is Rajesh Das. In the beginning, I thought I would enrol in the army, which was my dream. I tried twice and after all that I gave up because it would take a lot of time. Later, I joined my brother here and he gave me a job in sales. I like working in sales. Take for example, if Shahrukh Khan dies then people will say he was a just a celebrity, but if a soldier dies theyll say he fought so much for our country, his name will be written in the history. Whatever you do, it is for the nation. You should also look after your family. If your father and mother are not there, then you wouldnt be here. So, do something for them.

Rajesh Das, Kolkata

If your father and mother are not there, then you wouldnt be here. So, do something for them.

My name is Rajkumar C. I want to be a mechanical engineer. I have studied till my ISC. I wanted to open a tea stall, I felt it would work thats why I wanted to open it. The situation was not good, so I couldnt study further. I want to get into IT. I like this line that is why I do it. I didnt get any other place and this was the only spot available so I opened the shop here. I dont have money to start my own business. When I start studying again... I dream of being a mechanical engineer.

Rajkumar, Durgapur

When I start studying again... I dream of being a mechanical engineer.

My name is Sandeep Kumar and my dream is to become an engineer. I have completed my studies. I am a graduate. We have been running this shop (liquor shop) for some time now. I had applied for a job at a plant, they wanted only engineers, but at that time it was not possible to become one because of financial problems. I will start my studies again to become an engineer.

Sandeep Kumar, Dhanbad

I will start my studies again to become an engineer.

I wanted to become a good mechanic, but I couldnt become one (he sells automobile and motorcycle parts). I want my sons to get a government job or become a teacher. My older son is working in the furniture business and my younger one is in the 8th standard. I have two sons and a daughter. I do whatever small work comes to me. What more can I say? I want more money.

Rivabh Bisai, Dhanbad

I do whatever small work comes to me. What more can I say? I want more money.

My name is Ravi and I want to become a caterer. I study in the 6th standard. My favourite subjects are English and Sanskrit. If we dont study, then how can we become smart? After school I come back here (near the lake) and show tourists around. I bowl (in cricket), when the team is strong, then the captain feels good about his team. I will keep trying and keep moving forward as much as I can. I want to reach the Indian team.

Ravi, Varanasi

If we dont study, then how can we become smart?

My name is Ranjit (a hawker). I am in ISC (11th and 12th, ICSE board). I have an interest in programming and gaming. I like computer games that are difficult. Till I finish a level (that is really difficult) in a computer game, I do not move forward nor do I give up. I would like to do something that is beneficial to others as well as me. I have read a lot of books and I have realised that there are not too many good courses in engineering in India. I would like to go to Bangalore or Hyderabad as there are good prospects for software development there.

Ranjit, Bodhgaya

I have realised that there are not too many good courses in engineering in India.

My name is Ranjan Bhattacharya. I am very happy to share my dreams. I have finished my hotel management. My parents are very old. I was into Government service and it paid very poorly. It was very difficult to pay for my childrens education with my salary. I didnt have enough money to cover my childrens and my needs. It was not strong enough financially, so I left it. I am satisfied with my present job. I have one small dreamto have a small house, to educate my children so that they can stand up on their own feet and be established.

Ranjan Bhattacharya, Durgapur

It was not strong enough financially, so I left it.

I am an LLB student and I am trying for the post of judicial magistrate. In my profession, I can protect people who are poor, Dalits, labourers and others. I can help them. Being a Hindu, if I do something and I feel that it is the right thing to do then I will go ahead and do it. If I get a lot of money, I will spend it on poor people who are not able to buy/get these things for themselves.

Ramanuj Panday, Varanasi

In my profession, I can protect people that are poor, dalits, labourers and others.

I am a tourist guide (around 12 years old). I am shy, I dont wish to share my dream. I have been working as a tourist guide for five years now. I go to school, after school I come here (near the Ganga) or I play cricket. I feel good doing this. I want to travel to many places like Bombay and Delhi.

Rakesh, Varanasi

I am shy, I dont wish to share my dream.

When I was a B. Pharm student, I decided then itself that I have to join only Ranbaxy. It is a multinational company. When I save money, I want to visit new places and learn about those cities. Mujhe travelling bahut pasand hai . What are the ways to better the fact that only 10% are educated and rest are illiterate? If I have money I would just go educating everyone! I would like to go to their parents and tell them to get their children educated.

Ajay Kumar Gupta, Varanasi

What methods are there to improve the fact that only 10% are educated and rest are illiterate.

I am pursuing B.Tech in Electronics Engineering. My mother is a house wife. Right now, I am part of an NGO called FFI. I go to slums and teach those children computers for two hours. My dream is to be a famous singer.

Amarthyasen Gupta, Dhanbad

I go to slums and teach those children computers.

I am a rickshaw puller. I have come from Rourkela. I want to take on a good job. I want to do so much, but I dont have any money. No savings. I would like to open a nice shop, a ration shop maybe.

Amishavanikar, Dhanbad

I want to do so much.

I have a father, three brothers and my children. I wanted to study and get ahead in life. A teacher should teach children. The subject I like to teach is Hindi. My neighbours are harijans, they drink a lot. But they are not ready to shell out Rs 10 or 20 or Rs 500 for their children. I would like to teach in the villages, all my family is there. I tell my neighbours and their children that if they study and if I teach them well, they can do well in life, make a name for themselves and myself too.

Anil Kumar, Bodhgaya

Next door to us were some Harijans who drink a lot.. but they dont like to shell out Rs. 10 or 20 or Rs. 500 for the children

I am a student. Indian people think badly about Bihar and Biharis. I dont want western people to think like that too. I am studying in a good school. I want to study in a good university. I have a laptop, I can tell everyone how to study. We have to change their mindset. I wish to educate people and help them.

Anirud Kumar, Bodhgaya

Indian people think badly about Bihar and Biharis. I dont want western people to think like that too.

I am studying BSc ITech. I want to be a software developer and work with a global IT company. One cant do anything alone, one has to get a task and perform accordingly. I want to study further and learn what is happening in the technology sector, which is developing so fast. The Internet medium is developing and jobs are becoming more challenging. That is why I choose this line. I could join a multinational company, there are chances to go abroad or work in India. Whatever the task, whatever the field I will feel good.

Anush Kumar Pathak, Bodhgaya

Whatever the task whatever the field.I will feel good.

I am studying in 2nd Year B Com General. I have given the CAT exam and now I want to give the MAT exam. I work as an accountant in a bank. Not everybody can get a job with the Government so a private firm will also do for me. I want to only work. To become a manager it takes a lot of time, so I prefer work. First of all where ever there is poverty, I want to try and put things in order. Wherever the roads are bad, I would like to improve them.

Arunjitha Sena, Durgapur

Not everybody can get a job with the Government so a private firm will also do.

When I grow up I want to become a police officer. I want to study English. I like English. Once I study English, I want to see what I can become. I want to help poor people.

Azadh, Bodhgaya

Once I study English, I want to see what I can become.

I have worked in Indian Airlines as a clerical staff. After studying Commerce, I thought I will do MBA but I could not. I have started a small poultry farm, but I want to start a piggery as there is more scope in that. Because of my experience in the bank, I financially help people to start a business. We get together a group of 15 people and with the help of the bank, we finance the schemes. The Government also helps with 50 percent subsidies and the returns are very good. Socially, if we want to move ahead in business or education, especially to help those who are illiterate, we can work part time and help them.

Bank Manager, Kolkata

Because of my experience in the bank, I financially help people to start a business.Socially, if we want to move ahead, in business or education, especially to those who are illiterate, we can work part time and help them.

My wish is to see a corruption-free country. Corruption has increased so much. People should raise their voice and should come forward with confidence. The Government should work with CBI and help them get rid of corruption.It is very sad to see that a Chief Minister of Jharkhand is in jail because of corruption charges. There cannot be anything more upsetting than this. My wish is that we have a corruption-free Bharat. People who have got so much from the government should give it back to the people. People study in good English-medium schools and head to Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai, and then they join some company. Here they earn well and they are happy. But this is not enough, you have a duty towards your state and your country. Bappudorya, Dhanbad

People study in good English-medium schools and head to Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai, But this is not enough, you have a duty towards your state and your country.

I want to become a businessman when I grow older. Dhirubhai Ambani se mai takkar lena chata hun! I am now running a small business and through this business I want to reach out to people. My wish is to become a unnipati. India Top 10 me ginti ana chahiye. India is running after money. Whether you are a President or a lakhpati you should get benefits for your investments. My dream is to earn money. Everyones dream is to earn money. If I was literate, would I not have become the Prime Minister? Money brings happiness. I will buy a carghoome ge, phirege aur aish karengeWhat else does one need? Bidran Kumar, Dhanbad

Dhirubhai Ambani se mai takkar lena chata hun!

My dream is to have computers. We have a business. There is nobody to help so I have to do this. Difficulties are there. I like science not Arts. I study science. I want to take up computers and learn how they work and how to repair them. That is what I want to study about.

Dattaya, Durgapur

There is nobody to help so I have to do this.

I work with my father in the shop. I have passed 8th Standard. Life is short. And even now I want to continue my studies. To justify one truth one sometimes has to tell a 100 lies. I prefer to speak the truth. I cannot bear lies. I would like to make a name for myself. My choice is that I should become a police officer in the future.

Vivek Kumar, Bodhgaya

I prefer to speak the truth. I cannot bear lies. I would like to make a name for myself.

I have to run around and get customers. I like it. I get good customers and a good income. In school, I liked to study. We had subjects like Mathematics, English and I was in Hindi medium school. From 5th standard, onwards we had to learn Bengali. I would like to work in an office and I did try for a Government job. To go to college and study English you need a lot of money. I would love to run a good business.

Vinod Kumar Jaswan, Durgapur

To go to college and study English you need a lot of money.

I work with Brooklyn Insurance Company as an assistant manager. My role is to handle corporate sales. When I was in the 10th, my priority was to be a fashion designer, then a lawyer and after graduation it became management. Dreams kept changing, I am a finance person and never thought I would do marketing but due to recession I was forced to change my field. I feel like being a fashion designer. I guess I should design a dress for myself. I am trying to work for a NGOs also because I love to serve people. What I can do is open an organisation and I can pick children there and keep them. They can be educated and trained At least I can change their lives. Vikash Panday, Durgapur

My priority was to be a fashion designer, then a lawyer and after graduation it became management. Dreams kept changing.

I dont go to school. I do business with this guy. This is our family profession. We bring these things from Benares and Gaya. I hope for a big house, a car and big shop.

Suraj, Bodhgaya

I dont go to school. I do business with this guy.

I am the principal of this school. I am a teacher of English and German. We give special importance to English. Children pay Rs 200 from class 5 to class 9 and class 9th and 10th, they pay Rs 250. I have been telling them for a long time that without English you cannot do anything. In India, it has become a kind of business. This is a model institution, where we are not stressing out the children. I like music and I play the flute. I like education and teaching. I also like history and I collect coins.

Suchintha Chaterji, Durgapur

Without English you cannot do anything.

My dream is to run a school. It should have class from LKG to graduation. People say that I am good. There has been a lot of progress, earlier there used to be a lot of robberies. Now that is over, we are three of us. Earlier we used to recite poetries, paan khate the aur sing marte themagar ab chod diye hai take kharab na hon .

Soor Samarth, Bodhgaya

My dream is to run a school. It should have class from LKG to graduation. People say that I am good.

My dream was to be happy with my wife and kids mast kamaye khaye piye. I used to stay earlier at Sundarbans. I did not study too much. I had brothers and sisters and we were very poor. Daridra admi tha, then I came here and got a house on rent. I have a daughter and she is now in madyamik. I will run this taxi for as long as I can.

Shiv Shankar Sardar, Kolkata

I will run this taxi for as long as I can.

I studied up to 8th standard. Now, I sell Benarasi sarees. My parents dream was to make me a doctor but my dad had a stroke. So, I have to do business. If I can study I will become a doctor.

Shiva, Dhanbad

If I can study I will become a doctor.

With multimedia animation there is job guarantee. If not, then I will go to Jadavpur University and study further. I have completed my graduation and I want to do this course to get a job. Since childhood, I have a fancy for singing songsmodern, classical. You feel a freeness when you sing. I love the film industry. I want to go and join the film line BUS!

Shankita, Durgapur

I have completed my graduationand I want to do this course to get a job.

I am from a family of farmers. I gave up my studies and since seven years I am a farmer. My wish was to become an engineer or a manager. If I had pursued my studies, I would have been somewhere else.

Shankar Noniya Dhanbad

If I had pursued my studies, I would have been somewhere else.

I had done a one-year diploma in Hotel management at Patna. I want to do a good job in the hotel industry, therefore, I work in a hotel. If I had got a Government job then I would have done that. My dream is that I get a good job and work to a good position. Now that I am in the hotel line, I want to do well here. Personally, I would have liked to work in the Railways.

Satish Kumar Sinha

If I had got a Government job then I would have done that.

I sing at Trinkles patisserie Kolkata, its going to be 15 years. I sing gospel songs. I used to sing in St. Marries and Aegis church. Then because of personal reasons, I joined western music and thats how I got my voice god-gifted voice. I dream of having my own home. Now, live in a company quarters. When I buy my home, I would like to live in peace with my family and my dogs. I need some rest, but that doesnt mean Im not happy here. You cant perform if you dont understand the reality of performance. And what is performance? It is all about life. If you dont understand life, you wont understand how others enjoy and how to make others enjoy. You need to understand that too.

Aisin, Kolkata

When I buy my home, I would like to live in peace with my family and my dogs. I need some rest, but that doesnt mean Im not happy here.

Since I was a child I was into sports. In the Bengal team, I have played kabadi, high jump, long jump and sports for 15 years. My first national tournament was in Punjab and then I went to Sri Lanka. I got the gold medal there. Then, I went to Nepal and won another gold medal. I was advancing in my sports. I won another gold medal in Bhutan. I have won many tournaments in India but I didnt get a chance to take part in the Asian games. All my dreams are now over. Now I have a daughter. I want to get her married off to a good family. I train some children in boxing in my backyard. Whatever, I wanted Ive got. I joined the army to make a name in my country, for my father. Amarnath Goush, Kolkota

I have won many tournaments in India but I didnt get a chance to take part in the Asian games.

My name is Arinder Balve and I want to be an automobile engineer. I like cars more. I love cars. Ill keep my family in comfort. Ill give them a big bungalow. Ill try to make Guwhati proud of me and make the city buy my cars. I want to spread my name all over the world so that India also becomes proud.

Arinder Balve, Gowhati

Ill try to make Guwhati proud of me and make the city buy my cars.

My name is Babulu. I work as a driver. I have two daughters. I used to work in Delhi as a driver and then I came here. I drive a small vehicle now. Because I dont have a good job I do this. If I go elsewhere, maybe I would have better job. In the village, there isnt much work and if you want to work then you have to work in the fields and I dont like it. I got the job of a driver so we chose it. Ive been driving for 10 years. Ill become a big man someday.

Babulu, Kolkata

In the village, there isnt much work and if you want to work then you have to work in the fields and I dont like it.

My name is Bhiswajith Mandal. Right now, I work as a farmer but I wanted to enrol in the Army. If I served my country I wouldnt have any difficulties. I have three sons. Even if one of the sons gets enrolled in the army then there wont be any problems. Whatever work is placed in front of me, Ill do that. I want my sons to become big men and do good work.

Biswajith, Kolkata

If one of the sons gets enrolled in the army then there wont be any problems.

I want to live in Delhi. I have a child, who studies in 7th standard. Ill do any work, any businessa teacher, a shepherd or whatever. I want to move forward, read, write and move forward.

Chandra Rai, Dalkhola

I want to move forward, read, write and move forward.

I am a government employee. I acquire land for government purposes. Right now, my dream is to see my family happy. My want my child to go to college, gets through and finds a job. There is a government scheme, which I would want to implement soon. According to the scheme, poor people will have free land. This may help them sustain development. This is not my dream, I just want to see it implemented soon.

Government Employee, Kolkata

There is a government scheme, which I would want to implement soon. According to the scheme, poor people will have free land.

I am an interior designer. People have different dreams. For my family, Im looking forward to a new, big showroom, which I think will come up next year. I want my children to do well. I am into social work. I think when my children grow up, Ill take this up as my profession. I am the president of Alliance Club of Uttarayan. When I was in 11thand 12th standard, I was in DGH where I had to do social work. I think thats when it became part and parcel of my life. The state is changing and I am mainly talking about our area. We never thought Matigarah would become so hep. Its like the in thing today. At Uttarayan and city centre there are many things that are coming up, so its really going to be great. Interior Designer, Kolkata

I am into social work. I think when my children grow up, Ill take this up as my profession.

My name is Keshav. My dream is to be an electronic engineer because my grandfather was an engineer. I will try to give my parents a better life. Ill make Indias name shine.

Keshav, Gowhati

I will try to give my parents a better life. Ill make Indias name shine.

Hi, Im Khayali from Kolkota. I am a product designer, I also do market research. I wanted to do engineering but I didnt get a good rank. I got a very good rank in architecture. I started to dance when I was 9 or 10 years old. I will choose dancing any day.

Kyadhi, Kolkata

I started to dance when I was 9 or 10 years old. I will choose dancing any day.

I have three sons and one daughterVinod, Subodh, Ajit. My daughter, Rinku, is married. I tried but I could not study. To study and to be educated, what else can we dream for? I always hope for the best for my children.

Pachu Mallik, Dalkhola

To study and to be educated, what else can we dream.

I have been into the pig business for 25 years in Dalkhola. I have come to sell. I have a father, mother and a brother. I have two children. One studies in LKG and the other is in UKG. I hope they become a big doctor or an engineer, such are dreams of every father. I hope things will change slowly. Here, we need a hospital, it still hasnt been built, nothings happened. If there was a factory here then about 100 men would have worked. I always think of my family. I want my children to read and write well and become someone, this is only my dream.

Dalkhola

If there was a factory here then about 100 men would have worked.

My name is Priya Talapatra. I work in share market. I have two brothers, I am the only sister. My father is a doctor. It used to be my dream to play well and become a famous player. Most hospitals are populated with the general public. The rich can always avail better treatment. They are on everyones mind doctors, nurses. But the poor dont get the right kind of treatment. So, if I were to change something, then I would like a hospital for the poor people. Here, they can get good treatment and lead a better life. If God pleases, then my dream of working at the Dalal Street stock market will be fulfilled one day.

Priya Talapatra, Kolkota

It used to be my dream to play well and become a famous player.

My name is Pulas Puttar, I have studied till higher secondary. My family consists of my father, mother, sister and brother. I come from a village in Mala district. I want to enrol into the army. I want to help people. I dream of this place having a school, a college, a private hospital and a government hospital. My sister and my brother are studying. Making me study would be wasting money, my father doesnt like that. Ill live in Kolkata and join a different company. If theres quality there, Ill get better.

Pulas Puttar, Murshidabad

I dream of this place having a school, a college, a private hospital and a government hospital.

My age is 62. We didnt think about studies because we didnt have schools. No one gave us that facility. We earn Rs 80 by working hard and put that money towards our childrens education. Education is the only way to success. And, education alone can lead to transformation. We have lower and primary schools but no high school, and if we do have a high school then they dont take in lower caste children. So, the lower caste children dont get any education. We are ready to send our children wherever they get enrolled around the state. If there is a school open for lower castes and if our children learn how to read and write, well send them. Well educate our children and theyll soar high and not get into the pig business. Pullal Rai, Dalkhola

Education is the only way to success. And, education alone can lead to transformation.

I wish to work when I grow older. I work right now at home. I cook, wash dishes, have a bath and thats it. I tell my mother I want to go to school now, but she doesnt send me to school. She says I should go to hell and study.

Pushpa, Kolkata

She says I should go to hell and study.

We dont earn a lot Rs 50, each. Well keep the money for our future. We dont have anyone. We dont have children now, whenever we earn we use it. Say we earn Rs 5000, then the owner takes Rs 2,500, we keep the rest. We are eunuchs, we dont get work. Now all of you will give us work. One owner will tell someone, Hes a eunuch, put him to work. Understood? Even we are educated, one of us has studied in English medium till 12th standard. We think the future will be very difficult. We have to go from house to house and hear what people are saying. (In Bengali) As we are educated, giving us work is the best solution. You will safeguard us, this solely is our dream.

Seema, Kolkata

As we are educated, giving us work is the best solution.You will safeguard us, this solely is our dream.

My name is Shavli Parthiv. From the beginning, I have been a beautician. I dream to do something new for everyone. My wish is to work with children, especially the younger ones who are orphaned. I would also like to help at an old age home. I also wish to travel around the world. I have a daughter, who studies in class 7 I only dream that she becomes a good . person, after that she has all the freedom to do what she wants. According to me in this society, everyone should live the way they wish to live, because if you dont then your dreams wont be fulfilled. I have a strong belief that whatever I want, I can do. I wish to lead my life the way it is now. I want to live by my own choice. Whatever I want to do I will do. Nothing will stop me. Shavli Parthiv, Uttarayn

Everyone should live the way they wish to live, because if you dont then your dreams wont be fulfilled.

My name is Shrypunchakalitha and I want to become a businessman. My dream is to become a very successful businessman in future. People should know Shrupunchakalitha, the great businessman from Guwahati. I dream to make India a better place to live in. I would also like to re-construct the many bad roads here.

Shrupunchakalita, Guwahati

People should know Shrupunchakalitha, the great businessman from Guwahati.

My name is Siddy Mandul. My dream is to become a pilot, a railway pilot. Earlier, the girl child wouldnt be given admissions into schools. The girls were always stayed indoors. My dream is to complete my BA and in Technical, in ITR finish studying apply to the railways. If I get work in the railways it would be great. If anyone, like my grandmother, I would like to help someone like her, I would donate to them.

Siddy Mandul, Kolkata

If I get work in the railways it would be great.

My name is Sikandar Singh. Ive been a tonga puller for 15 years. I have four brothers. They have studied. They go far away for work. They stay for a month or two and then return to the city. The government demands Rs 1 lakh Rs 50 lakh to give us jobs. What do we do? Do we earn or not earn? What else can poor people do?

Sikandar Singh, Kolkata

The government demands Rs 1 lakh Rs 50 lakh to give us jobs. What do we do? Do we earn or not earn? What else can poor people do?

My name is Vikramaditya Singh and I want to be a video game director. Everything should be technologically driven, people should not even move their hands. I want to make Guwahati technologically more advanced.

Vikramaditya, Guwahati

I want to make Guwahati technologically more advanced.

My name is Vishnupadav Murli. I work as a security guard. I spent most of my years in the army. Now, even with a pension I work as a security guard. I cant get a better job because Ive left one job and come home. If I get work I will do it.

Vishnupadav Murali, Kolkata

I cant get a better job because Ive left one job and come home. If I get work I will do it.

My name is Viswagan and I want to be a cricketer, especially a batsman. Ill be better than Sachin. My family wont have a problem, as after I play for India there will be lot of money. I want to eliminate poverty and politics. I dont like politics. And, I think theres no need for Hindus and Muslims to fight in India.

Viswagan, Guwahati

My family wont have a problem, as after I play for India there will be lot of money.

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