Sometimes as early as 13, a life can feel not worth living. Ajay Kumar was in the eight standard in a Kannada medium local government school in Bangalore when his father deserted the family of four. His mother was in hospital undergoing a surgery and his ten years old sister hadn’t even fully grasped the dire straits the family found themselves in. To Kumar however – despite him being only a child - life seemed hopeless.
To ensure that his family survives, he started working in a local dhaba, cleaning tables and washing utensils. He took on as many jobs as

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