The Economic Times

He slept under rice sacks as a 'poor' kid, cracked IIT, lost jobs and love in the US. Then a cup of 'Chai' became his second chance at life

He grew up very poor in a small town near the Ganga, sleeping under rice sacks in winter. Despite the hardships, he cleared IIT and later tried his hand at modeling in Mumbai. Seeking a bigger change, he moved to the US for an MBA, but life didnt go easyhe faced job losses, a painful breakup, and health issues. Amid all this, one constant brought him comfort: chai. Remembering home, he started selling chai in California, turning a simple drink into a new beginning and finally finding stability and purpose.