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“From Rags to Riches”

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- Story of Radhakishan Damani Most of you may have seen and visited this place called ‘DMart’. DMart is India’s largest retail hub chain with 246 supermarkets across the country. Do you know the owner of this supermarket chain?? Its none other than Mr. Radhakishan Damani often known as “Mr. White and White”.  Introduction: - RadhaKishan Damani is a trader, entrepreneur and one of the top-notch investors in the Indian Market. He is the second richest billionaire after RIL’s Mukesh Ambani with current net-worth of 2330 crores USD.  A major name with an independent nature, he has consistently kept himself far from the media spotlight and shows up on public occasions, not at all like others do. A modest personality, he generally inspires many to be a character whose action speaks louder than his words. History: - Like many of us, he was born in a middle-class family in Bikaner, Rajasthan in the year 1954. His father was a broker and he had an elder brother who use to help his fath...

Baba Amte

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  Murlidhar Devidas Amte, though popularly known as Baba Amte, was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy. He has received numerous awards and prizes including the Padma Vibhushan, the Dr. Ambedkar International Award, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Templeton Prize and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award. He is also known as the modern Gandhi of India. Murlidhar Devidas "Baba" Amte was born in an affluent Deshastha Brahmin family on 26 December 1914 in the city of Hinganghat in Maharashtra. His father, Devidas Amte, was a colonial government officer working for the district administration and revenue collection departments. Murlidhar Amte acquired the nickname Baba in his childhood.  Amte was the eldest of eight children. As the eldest son of a wealthy landowner, he had an idyllic childhood, filled with hunting and sports. By the time he was fourteen, he o...