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Times LitFest 2016

At Times Lit Fest-Delhi 2016, we bring together country's leading authors, thinkers, influencers and change-agents to talk and deb...

The Times of India | Nov 27, 2016, 19:35:40 IST

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19:35 (IST), Nov, 27

'Cusp of change': Paralympians Deepa Malik and Devendra Jhajharia recount force of will at Times LitFest

The sheer power of will was on display at the Times LitFest 2016 on Sunday evening. A panel discussion involving two Indian Paralympian champions became a platform for not just their own inspiration and drive, but also for what one panellist termed the 'cusp of change'.

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18:58 (IST), Nov, 27

I had decided I didn't want to be called weak. I made a wooden javelin & started practicing

 

- Devendra Jhajharia

I had decided I didn't want to be called weak. I made a wooden javelin & started practicing

18:58 (IST), Nov, 27

I was afraid of leaving the house after the amputation.My mother was the one who motivated me to go out again

 

- Devendra Jhajharia

I was afraid of leaving the house after the amputation.My mother was the one who motivated me to go out again

18:57 (IST), Nov, 27

I'm grateful to negative & derogatory comments because they became my source of motivation: Deepa Malik

18:57 (IST), Nov, 27

When I lost my legs I had two choices- either be angry or get prepared to be paralysed: Deepa Malik

18:37 (IST), Nov, 27