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Mumbai Street Kid’s Story From Selling Books To Studying In USA Is A Viral Thread For A Reason

byStorypickers
16th December 2017
2 minute read

One of the greatest people we have ever come across or learnt about, Albert Einstein, once said: “Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it”. And yet, we stress the importance of schooling, while often ignoring values required to sustain knowledge. But not this Mumbai lad.

Ram Subramanian shared an inspiring story of a young boy from Mumbai who was born and brought up, selling books on the streets of the city, and now he studies in Houston, Texas. He earned his living here by selling books at the Haji Ali signal.

Ram stayed in touch with Salman after his first encounter and the latter keeps him posted with photos about everything in his life in Texas.

Salman was ecstatic about his admission to the university and he instantly told Ram about it.

Once in Texas, Salman started getting involved in volunteer work for the Red Cross Society.

He carried his Mumbaikar spirit with him and helped people during the floods there.

He got an opportunity to meet his favourite WWE star. He couldn’t help but share the picture with the man who made it possible.

Lastly, his recent dapper look sporting a well-groomed beard and hat is what made us so proud. It’s almost as if he is an entirely different person.

The story and Salman’s transformation itself is so unusually moving and positive. Many people are congratulating him for achieving such a great feat and striving hard to make his dreams come true.

1. A kind soul also offered to help Salman

2. Serendipity, as we like to call it.

3. We have a motivational speaker in the making!

4. Kindness knows no religion.

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5. The story would undoubtedly become an inspiration for many.

6. Not sure about dramatically, but drastically definitely.

7. We all needed some faith restoration, this thread did it.

The thread was also noticed by many of the influential people in the media industry. They did not fail to recognise the kind gesture by Ram Subramanian or the success of the now Houston boy, Salman.

1. Sachin Kalbag, a veteran journalist, found his hope for humanity in the thread.

2. Vishal Dadlani expressed his pride in having known Ram and also offered his help.

3. There is good, indeed.

Ram Subramanian has made us believe in the goodness that still exists in our kind, and we cannot be happier about it. Salman Syyed has been a true inspiration to many of us, restoring our faith in humanity as well as the importance of seeking knowledge.

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