Do you know how it feels when you have forgotten all your past memories at the age of 21,
fighting the battle of life and death.
I believe life is like a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs so just hold tight because I will be taking you through one hell of a ride of my life beyond your imagination.
I am from Navi Mumbai and my dad is an employee of ABG conglomerate's Ultratech Building Product Division (BPD). I have always been active in my extracurricular activities in my school and college days. I had represented my school in various sports activities. In my undergrad days, I was a member of student council.
6th May 2017
Till this day, ABG was just another group to me as the only thing it did for my family was to provide livelihood. On that day, me and my family were on the way for a summer trip. We just landed at Bagdogra Airport, West Bengal and one of my relatives came to receive us.
Due to rash driving of the driver we met with a deadly accident. I was sleeping with my headphones on and then our taxi smashed. I don’t know what happened after that because all of us became unconscious. After some time, my relative got his senses back. With the local support, he somehow managed to take us to the nearest hospital Neotia in Siliguri. My dad got cuts on his face,eyelids,ears,neck. The front glass broke into pieces because of the impact of the hit. My mom’s left elbow,left ribs and left knee was fractured.
And you might ask what happened to me. My spine literally broke near the neck and my tendons of my skull and my lower jaw broke. I had lost consciousness before even I could react to this.
Now comes the role of ABG !
They helped us in this critical situation both morally and financially. My dad received a call from a dealer about the delivery of some BPD materials that by when will it reach and the call was received by a policeman. Hence, he was informed about the devastating accident we went through. The dealer called my dad’s colleague and informed him about this incident. Then ABG team got into action and my uncle is also from ABG group Ultratech Cement, his contribution is immense.
ABG group visited us in the hospital. The whole of East side came into action even the Regional Manager visited my father personally and professionally. My maternal uncle left to Mumbai for further treatment process. Consulted various hospitals as well as various neurosurgeons. This had to be done because Neotia hospital was not a big hospital. I was kept alive by techostromy on a ventilator for 11 days.
Then sooner with the help of ABG and my uncle, we could finally consult with Asia’s No.1 Neurosurgeon Dr Atul Goyal. Me being on a ventilator was very critical so an Air Ambulance was booked. Under the clause bed to bed transfer the booking and the entire payment of the bills was taken care by ABG group.
The impact of the accident was so severe that I had lost my past memory. The questions I asked my father - “who are you,who am I,when we met” by scribbling somehow with my left hand. My dominant right side was paralised. I even forgot what is zero.
I graduated in 2017 so now it's a big question that what’s next. As I have survived such a major accident with various surgeries until January 2018. It was very difficult for me to cope up with this rigorous life. I decided to start preparing for CAT because from my graduation days it was my goal to be a manager just like my father and after whatever ABG did for us it became like a dream company for me and I told my father that after completing my MBA I would be working for ABG.
Slowly I started regaining everything with a lot of faith,belief,patience,medications and Gurujee's blessings and blessers of Art of Living from India and abroad.
I actually had to go through counting the numbers from 1-100 to learning A,B,C,D but then my mind started responding quickly to this, my mental development began slowly and steadily. I learned how to behave in my surroundings. I started adapting to things happening around me. Then I developed my english speaking by watching TV series with subtitles by pausing them to read and understand in various scenes.
I joined CAT coaching classes but I went into depression as I started feeling ashamed of myself because of my scars which I received on my neck and on my collar area. I was not able to move my neck even slightly. I started hiding myself from everyone and started wearing a hoodie zipper to cover myself all the way up while travelling to my classes.
My first lecture was on equations and after knowing my condition sir told me that (a-b)^2 formula will be used, so by listening to it I recognized it and was about to start solving the problem but then I got stuck because I didn’t know its expansion.
Then one day my conscious gave me a call that if I have survived such a major accident be it with scars and less mobility of my neck, after defeating death I am back for a reason. So I had faith in myself and started my second life with the determination of going to an IIM and then joining ABG.
This scenario of my life actually taught me that you have to accept whatever happens to you, be it good or bad it happens for a reason, you will live happily if you have got supporting family and friends.
At Present
I successfully cracked CAT and secured admission into IIM Ranchi ! And most importantly I am alive and am able to narrate my story to the entire world. If not ABG, none of this would be possible. I and my family are immensely grateful to ABG for all the moral and financial support which we can never repay.
Comments
Vijayendra Kolhekar
Glad you are here, with all of us.
11 Jul 2019, 05.17 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yeah man with all of your care & support I came back !!
12 Jul 2019, 07.43 AM |
Surya Verma
Great bro,,,your journey is inspiration for many other
11 Jul 2019, 05.17 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you so much brother
12 Jul 2019, 07.44 AM |
Deep Sarkar
A dreamer from Kolkata who loves to try his hand at anything and everything- be it the creative arts, the sciences, the technical space. Currently pursuing MBA-HR from IIM Ranchi.
More power to you, brother
11 Jul 2019, 07.44 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you so much brother
12 Jul 2019, 12.30 AM |
Shanan silvester
God bless ♀️
12 Jul 2019, 12.47 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
To you too !
12 Jul 2019, 07.46 AM |
Amey Newaskar
It's an inspirational story to hear. Post accident, the transformation that you have made is itself a motivation for all of us - nothing will come in your way if you have self belief in yourself. All the very best for your future.
12 Jul 2019, 06.29 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Having self belief in yourself is a key to success, you just have to do it. Thank you so much and I wish the same for you.
12 Jul 2019, 07.54 AM |
shobhana pandey
Himanshu ur scars remind u that u did indeed survive ur deepest wounds.What hurt u in the past has actually made u better equipped to face the present......God bless u always......happy for ur family ....Shobhuravi
12 Jul 2019, 08.15 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yes, I surely can agree with you. Thank you so much for your blessings.
12 Jul 2019, 11.00 PM |
Brijesh Patél
I'm an entrepreneur
Awesome bro.. seriously proud of you n happy for you mere langotya dost..
12 Jul 2019, 09.52 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Hehe shukriya bhai
12 Jul 2019, 11.01 PM |
Uttiya Koley
Uttiya Koley, IIM Ranchi
Heartbreaking but Motivating story...Delighted to be Your Friend...God Bless You...
12 Jul 2019, 07.09 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks buddy, what has happened have happened. We share the same delight my friend and thank you so much fir your kind words.
12 Jul 2019, 11.03 PM |
Pratiksha Lingayat
Apart from being an Artist, I like to channelise my energy in Social Activities towards society and under previledged kids. MBA candidate at IIM Ranchi 2019-21, concentration in Strategy and Consulting. Goal: ”Management Consulting"
That was hell of a story :D
13 Jul 2019, 04.16 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you so much :-)
13 Jul 2019, 10.49 PM |
Sonam Sahni
Sonam, a first-year student of MBA at IIM Ranchi having 32 months of work experience as a Programmer Analyst in Cognizant.
Looking forward to create some awesome memories here in IIM Ranchi.
14 Jul 2019, 05.54 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Oh yeah ! That's for sure.
15 Jul 2019, 04.32 PM |
Sajida Chaus
I'm shook by reading your story Himanshu. But at the same time I'm very happy and proud that you made your journey through this tough time and made your way to IIM. I wish you a great time ahead, and I hope you'll be successful in your life ahead with the flying colours....
17 Jul 2019, 09.10 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
I wish you the same and thank you so much for your good wishes !!
17 Jul 2019, 11.24 PM |
Mukul Sharma
I am creative person with artistic inclinations. I am a painter, an illustrator and a tattoo designer, and have achieved this through study and rigorous practice. I am also a voracious reader of a spectrum of subjects starting from psychology to down to politics, and constantly like to expose myself to new ideas. I believe the depth of the character is an evidence of the quality of life lived. My value systems have been molded by art and literature and have deeply religious undertones.
Truly an inspiring story.
18 Jul 2019, 12.26 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks brother
19 Jul 2019, 04.38 PM |
Vishakha Kate
Currently pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi
It is really adventurous but finally you are and that’s really great of you
18 Jul 2019, 07.00 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yea quite adventurous, Thanks
19 Jul 2019, 04.39 PM |
Abhijit Dey
MBA student at IIM Ranchi
Great Article Himanshu
19 Jul 2019, 10.34 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you Abhijeet
19 Jul 2019, 04.40 PM |
Prateek Agarwal
MBA 2019-21 Batch of IIM Ranchi
Nice article!
19 Jul 2019, 04.38 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks man !
19 Jul 2019, 04.40 PM |
Riya Anand
MBA Student, Enthusiast, Optimist and open to knowledge.
Very inspiring!
19 Jul 2019, 06.13 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
I love inspiring people, I love to be inspired!!
19 Jul 2019, 08.23 PM |
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Truly an inspiring story.
19 Jul 2019, 06.37 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks brother!
19 Jul 2019, 08.23 PM |
Ananya Das
MBA student at IIM Ranchi || Bibliophile || Public Speaker
True inspiration
19 Jul 2019, 06.57 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks CR
19 Jul 2019, 08.24 PM |
ADE GOKUL
Ade Gokul, Pursuing MBA@IIM Ranchi, 2019-21
Nice Article.
19 Jul 2019, 07.35 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks buddy!!
19 Jul 2019, 08.24 PM |
Srishti .
Srishti (IIM Ranchi)
You are an inspiration!
19 Jul 2019, 07.54 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Life is inspiring…there is really no other way to do it.
19 Jul 2019, 08.28 PM |
Writ Majumdar
Writ Majumdar, MBA student at IIM Ranchi, and Maths Graduate from University of Delhi. Lover of books, music, food, new experiences and places.
Knowing you personally, I could never have imagined that you had gone through all this. You are such a positive person, and keep everyone around you happy, which makes it all the more endearing. So much respect for you. Always stay positive like this, and may you get everything you want in life.
19 Jul 2019, 08.52 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Wow I am quiet lucky to get a friend like you. Thank you so much for your kind words and In life being positive is most important to be happy. So always stay positive !!
20 Jul 2019, 11.11 AM |
Kartik Siwach
Kartik Siwach, MBA 2019-21, IIM Ranchi
Nice Himanshu!
19 Jul 2019, 08.53 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks Kartik!
20 Jul 2019, 11.11 AM |
LOKESH .
Graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University . I am an Athlete and always ready to run .
well written ... keep it up !!
19 Jul 2019, 08.58 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks bro !
20 Jul 2019, 11.12 AM |
BINNY LAKRA
An engineer from SRM Univerity. Presently doing MBA from IIM Ranchi.
Great work Himanshu!
19 Jul 2019, 09.09 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
I know binny :-p
20 Jul 2019, 11.13 AM |
ARUSHI _
inspirational story
19 Jul 2019, 09.46 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks
20 Jul 2019, 11.13 AM |
Sujeet Kumar
Student at IIM Ranchi MBA 2019-2021
Great story! Truly inspirational
19 Jul 2019, 10.05 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yes buddy thanks
20 Jul 2019, 11.13 AM |
Prajwal Singh
Very well written!
19 Jul 2019, 10.20 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks buddy!
20 Jul 2019, 11.14 AM |
Rajkumar A
MBA student at IIM Ranchi (2019-21)
Well written
19 Jul 2019, 10.28 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
thanks
20 Jul 2019, 11.26 AM |
Prince Singh
A person who love to be the leader with example, love to manage the team and lead the team, dedicated & committed towards goal. Aim for high and work hard to achieve the aim.
Great One Bro.
19 Jul 2019, 11.09 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
thanks bro
20 Jul 2019, 11.26 AM |
Progya Paromita Mondal
Thinking analytically gives me pleasure and I love solving puzzles. And I spent quite a lot of time with sudokus.
It's really inspiring Himanshu! Takes a lot of courage. All the very best to you.
20 Jul 2019, 12.30 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
All the very best to you too!!
20 Jul 2019, 11.27 AM |
Dipika Basumatary
Appreciator of aesthetics and go-getter. PGP-MBA student at IIM Ranchi.
Inspiring story! Great article
20 Jul 2019, 12.56 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Oh yeah, thanks!!
20 Jul 2019, 11.28 AM |
Priyadarshini Saiba
MBA 2019-21 BATCH OF IIM RANCHI
Inspirational
20 Jul 2019, 07.02 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks
20 Jul 2019, 11.28 AM |
Tanusree Dutta
An inspirational change
20 Jul 2019, 07.24 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yes, thanks!
20 Jul 2019, 11.32 AM |
Sharon Shashi
Pursuing MBA(IIM Ranchi).
That was unbelievable
20 Jul 2019, 10.22 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
I know, thanks!
20 Jul 2019, 11.33 AM |
Aru Sharma
I am an inquisitive learner. Always ready for taking up new challenges and believe in smart work.
Inspirational. Good read.
20 Jul 2019, 11.25 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks!
20 Jul 2019, 11.34 AM |
ragini gond
great article!
20 Jul 2019, 11.55 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you so much!
20 Jul 2019, 06.24 PM |
Subhranshu Sekhar
Wanderlust,Trekker,Adventure Seeker
Truly inspiring story
20 Jul 2019, 12.08 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks buddy!
20 Jul 2019, 06.24 PM |
Siddhant Malhotra
Inspirational
20 Jul 2019, 12.59 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
I know!
20 Jul 2019, 06.24 PM |
RISHABH DHIMAN
I believe in honesty and hard work.
you are an inspiration!
20 Jul 2019, 01.33 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Oh my my, thanks and so are you!!
20 Jul 2019, 06.25 PM |
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 02.42 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Oh yeah!
20 Jul 2019, 06.25 PM |
PUSHPLATA .
I am a polite, amiable, creative person who always strives for perfection.
Your story is truly an inspiration. Very few people have the courage and the will power that you have shown... Stay healthy stay stronger...
23 Jul 2019, 03.55 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Yea thank you so much and I wish the same for you !!
26 Jul 2019, 10.27 PM |
Shashikant Mishra
It’s an inspirational story to hear. Post accident, the transformation that you have made is itself a motivation for all of us – nothing will come in your way if you have self belief in yourself. All the very beat Himansu for your future.
2 Aug 2019, 10.12 PM
Shashikant Mishra
It’s an inspirational story to hear. Post accident, the transformation that you have made is itself a motivation for all of us – nothing will come in your way if you have self belief in yourself. All the very best Himansu for your future.
2 Aug 2019, 10.14 PM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thank you so much, these words from you means a lot to me and I surely agree if you have belief in yourself nothing can stop you to achieve whatever you want to achieve in your life.
3 Aug 2019, 10.38 AM |
Ashwani Kumar
Currently pursuing my MBA(2018-2020) in Global Bussiness Managment from IIM Lucknow. Graduated from Punjab Technical University in Electrical Engineering.
just love your never give up attitude....all the best..
3 Aug 2019, 12.44 AM
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Himanshu Mandal
You have got one life, Just do it !!
Thanks buddy !!
3 Aug 2019, 10.38 AM |
PRATIK RAI
Inspirational story
16 Mar 2020, 05.09 PM