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Lakshmi Raman's avatar

Good morning Prasanna! The filter coffee this edition is one close to my heart too - the underdog. I have always championed the underdog and thankfully, found that many I helped found their feet and went on to do well in life. Like the dishwasher boy you spoke of and helped to come up. While the help is welcomed, the thing the underdog wants most is that you treat them with dignity, make them visible.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

So true. Underdogs have self pride that can be channelled into confidence and positivity.

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Shahji Jacob's avatar

Talking of underdogs,I am not sure that he was an underdog but financially he was. That much I know and he had fire in his belly to succeed. I distinctly remember the day Pras was introduced to the then boy. I remember that Pras took to him as a protege. Pras found a financier for him that continued to finance his studies and today he is a doctor in his own . I am mentioning this as you have mentioned about the dishwasher boy.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

Thank you Shahji. Much appreciated.

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subahu desai's avatar

So true Prasanna. A topic I can relate to as I lived it and have seen up close since childhood.

Underdogs aren’t looking for sympathy but opportunity. They have fire in their belly which needs to be fanned. We as a family have tried to encourage (I will not use the word help) many an underdog. One being our cook’s (a single mother) daughter. Who is now a reporter with a leading TV channel. My dad a doctor used to give employment to a lot of deserving car washers, house help and likes, in our family business - cinema theatres and film distribution offices. Needless to say all did well, with children being educated and securing good employment.

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M R Prasanna's avatar

Very touching Subahu. Thank you for sharing.

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