Part A
An Indian multinational conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group, has interests in chemicals, fertilisers, telecom, financial services, metals, branded apparels etc. Aditya Birla Group is a US $44.3 billion corporation, active in 14 industry sectors and has achieved global recognition in several businesses. The food that we eat, the road that we walk on, the houses that we live in, all have some element of Aditya Birla Group present in them. They have various chemicals for the food industry like Multi-100(Versatile liquid disinfectant for poultry and seafood), Multi 5 (for fruits and vegetables), Oxywhite (Food grade whitener for sugar industry) to ensure that the products are safe for consumption. Ultratech cement is used to build roads and buildings throughout the country. ABG has also ventured in the banking sector with a full service digital bank, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank Limited (ABPB), offering loans, insurance and much more. The metals used for housing constructions like Eternia (Aluminium windows), Hindalco Everlast (Aluminium roofing and structural) are also a brand of Aditya Birla Group. Apart from that, Freshwrapp and Superwrap aluminium foils are also a part of Aditya Birla Group. Our family uses Freshwrapp aluminium foil for wrapping food items. Various fashion brands like Allen Solly, Forever 21, Pantaloons, Louise Philips, and Peter England etc. are all a part of Aditya Birla Group. Allen Solly is my go to store when it comes to shopping for formal clothing. Also, I am a loyal customer of Forever 21 and Pantaloons. I just love how these brands can make a fashion statement and provide comfort at the same time.
Knowingly or unknowingly, Aditya Birla Group is a part of a lot of things that we do on a daily basis. Bandra-Worli Sealink that we commute on daily is built using Ultra tech cement, Birla carbon nanoparticles make your tyres safer and your commute less risky, Birla copper is used by Indian Railways. These are just some of the few examples of the exemplary contribution of Aditya Birla Group in our lives. Indeed, Aditya Birla Group is big in the lives of every Indian.
Part B- How you overcame challenges to achieve your ambitions in life so far
It is very easy to lose your calm and let anxiety take over when life throws challenges your way. It is in these moments that you make or break your life, the decisions you take during these critical moments shape your future. The only thing that you can do during such tough times is act rationally and not overthink about things that are not in your control.
Back in 2010, the organization where my father used to work at, started laying off employees and my father lost his job. Though it was temporary, the added pressure of my SSC board exams and the fact that my father was the sole bread winner of the family further increased my anxiety. I was not able to concentrate on my studies and spent a lot of time worrying about our future. There were times when my father had to borrow money from our relatives to pay our school fees. I let panic overpower me and lost a lot of weight during this time. I was always scared/worried and my class teacher noticed this and counselled me in school. With just two months for my board exams, I decided to take control of the situation and perform my best in the examination. I managed to top the boards and was awarded scholarship for securing first rank in Navi Mumbai. I then started taking tuition of school children to help support my family.
Becoming financially independent and supporting my family is my biggest ambition in life and this is what gives me the motivation during trying times. The best way to overcome challenges is to prioritize your options rationally and start working to convert those challenges into something beneficial. This is what I always do, no matter how big or small the problem is, prioritize my options and try to motivate myself to perform my best.
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