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A life of daily challenge
Is not what I sought out;
But that’s what I've been given,
That’s what my life’s about.
Yes, my glass is not full;
Half empty it does seem.
“What does it take”, I then asked,
“To fill it to the brim”?
A little bit of patience…
… and a whole lot of spunk.
A smile, a laugh, a chuckle,
Always packed in my trunk.
What life may throw at me
Can only make me strong.
I’ll take it with a smile
For the journey is still long.
Every moment is a chance
To smile & seize the day,
To cry out, “Hey Zindagi!”
Just bring on another day!
;-)
We’ve set up this destination store to curate the most insightful & useful products from across the world for people living with physical and mental limitations. And for the people who care for them every day. All of this backed up with the happiest customer service.
We stand for the belief that "if life is not smiling at you, give it a good tickle"
Of course, life isn’t easy, especially to those of us that are physically limited. Sometimes even the smallest tasks can daunt us. But when we hear someone sigh “life is hard”, surely we are tempted to ask, “compared to what”?
Happiness is a choice. We, and only we’re in charge of how we feel today. Let us choose "happy".
We’ll smile at life. Not because everything is perfect, but because we appreciate what we have been blessed with. And because we believe that if we keep smiling, one day life will get tired of upsetting us.
Hey Zindagi!Bring it on!
THE TEAM
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Sumit, a.k.a Sumo, is our man on a mission. No lightweight himself, the mass of his convictions combines with the velocity of his dreams to create the momentum behind Hey Zindagi! A disciple of design, Sumit curiously scans the world for the most imaginatively designed products that solve the most real problems - that is, when he is not rolling up his sleeves trying to prototype a clever little design himself.
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Prasad is the old man in this young game. Fortunately, his mind refuses to grow old. A brand consultant with a sharp business focus, he keeps us constantly pushing forward to the beat of new ideas. He is passionate about our cause, keen to make a wide impact in a country where we often operate with our ‘eyes wide shut’ to disability. He is our brand conscience to do good even as we do well for ourselves.
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Shweta is the soft heart of what can be a rough business. Passionate about creating a customer experience with a difference, she constantly bobs up with ‘inconvenient’ ideas like Responsible Selling & a bias for one-to-one call over IVR and automation; stuff that our minds see as inexpedient, but our hearts recognize as crucial. She is passionate to keep things really simple for our patrons, but also recognizes the need for her to embrace complexity to make that so.
OUR GUIDES
None of us is as smart as all of us.
Our mission requires the collective wisdom, experience & passion of a lot of well wishers. Not just about what they know, but more importantly about how they care. That’s why we’re assembling an advisory team of like-minded experts.
People who bring in a wealth of experience in different fields. We’re grateful for their perspectives, their challenge, their passion & their ideas. They inspire us.
We welcome them to our family.
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Brigadier Handa has served the nation as a medical professional in the Indian Armed Forces for over 36 years, in multiple capacities. And post that as the administrative head of a hospital, as well as a Professor of Community Medicine. With an experience ranging from when he was recruited as a medical intern during the 1971 War, to establishing the first base hospital during IPKF operations in Sri Lanka, to managing health administration duties for large Cantonments and Command Regions including disaster relief operations, Brigadier Handa has picked up key insights about special needs of the community. We are glad to have him as our Chief Medical Advisor. He guides us on product relevance & design, including on specific for health conditions. And keeps us constantly motivated with his belief that “what your mind conceives and your heart desires, you can achieve".
Marketing & Operations
Shankar ('Shanx' to his friends), is a rare professional who can think disruptive & deep at the same time. A natural leader, he has the ability to plan big & marshall resources required to rapidly scale businesses. Shanx is passionate about everything he does, be it the many vintage motorbikes he lovingly collects & maintains, or the work teams he effortlessly cultivates. As an advisor, we look forward to Shankar’s ideas, energies & practical advice.
Biomechanical Engineer & Founder: SMOI
A Biomedical Engineer by education, Mr. Singh dabbled into the world of supply chain and worked for conglomerates such as Caterpillar and Motorola. As a founding member of India’s social entrepreneurial initiative (SMOI) that strives to assist people with disabilities (PWDs), Mr. Singh is spearheading innovative ways to establish a business model in a charity based industry which is deprived of technology, funding and any insurance framework. With Prashant’s experienced guidance, Hey Zindagi and SMOI work together to bring in the best of global technology access for independent and assisted mobility.
