It was in 1955 that my first article on “And Man Can Achieve Anything” appeared in Free Press Bulletin with M.V. Kamath as the Editor. Today, when the world has just celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8), I would proudly say not only man but woman can achieve anything.

Today women have marched forward and have become celebrities in various fields and this is indeed praiseworthy. But for many women who are physically disabled or visually impaired, to strive to fulfill their ambitions in their lives is something unbelievable and unimaginable.

We have heard of Helen Keller and others but today we have a candid proof in a visually impaired young versatile lady who has overcome her disability and triumphed in her short life to obtain mastery over her Music and Academics.

Miss Manju Mago is visually impaired but she has managed to obtain her degree of Post Graduate in Finance in her academic career and Sangit Visharad in Music too. She has a rich melodious god gifted voice and is a professional singer. Manju Magoo is the Chief of an Institution of visually impaired people and works for their inclusive employment and their wellbeing.

She has also opened up an Institution named “Divya Sur” where she trains physically disabled and impaired persons in Music and Dance. Manju says, “I started my Music at the age of five. I had my training initially at school then from late Vinita Tembe. Further training I had from Devaki Pandit and Tulika Ghosh the daughter of the famous late Pdt. Nikhil Ghosh.”

Manju has a great passion for Music and practised a lot. Even now she does her ‘Riyaz’ daily despite all her scheduled tasks. She did her Sangit Visharad from Bharat Gayan Samaj from Pune of Pdt Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Institute.

We wonder as to how Manju could possibly manage her higher studies with her Music also. “I did have my difficulties but my Professors, Readers, Teachers and co-students were extremely co-operative and helpful to me. Of course I owe my parents for their support and encouragement.” She avers.

What made her create the Institution and name it “Divya Sur”? “I found very few institutions catering to disabled persons and who wanted to take their responsibilities. So I thought of opening this institution where I could help other disabled individuals to channelise their talents. ‘Divya Sur’ means Divine Music which we thought apt name for the Institution.”

Manju Magoo presents her enjoyable programme of old and new melodious songs with her trained group of disabled pupils to assist her in singing and dance by employing the “karaoke” electronic device for the background Music.

Miss Bijal Gadde gives Manju good support in singing and a magnificent dance by Miss Jyothi concludes the programme. To our curiosity as to how she could collect such old melodies when only the older generation perhaps remember the nostalgic songs, she ventures to say, “I collect them from my friends especially one in the suburb who help me with the tracts.”

Manju makes use of “Karaoke” system more for economical reasons and convenience. “We have to see to our budget. We have to be within our budget and making payments midway to live orchestras becomes difficult,” she says. When asked whether she would like to go in for play-back singing, “Yes, why not if I get a chance,” she quips.

The message she would like to give her disabled and impaired friends is, “Do not give up. Try and try. Develop will power and perseverance; have patience. Talk to people and be nice to them the world has shrunk, go in the right direction.”

It is a pity that only well-known

celebrities are approached and given undue importance and their life-style magnified. Hardly people give thought to disabled or visually impaired personalities who have fought their way up to pinnacle of success and try to highlight their arduous live

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It was in 1955 that my first article on “And Man Can Achieve Anything” appeared in Free Press Bulletin with M.V. Kamath as the Editor. Today, when the world has just celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8), I would proudly say not only man but woman can achieve anything.

Today women have marched forward and have become celebrities in various fields and this is indeed praiseworthy. But for many women who are physically disabled or visually impaired, to strive to fulfill their ambitions in their lives is something unbelievable and unimaginable.

We have heard of Helen Keller and others but today we have a candid proof in a visually impaired young versatile lady who has overcome her disability and triumphed in her short life to obtain mastery over her Music and Academics.

Miss Manju Mago is visually impaired but she has managed to obtain her degree of Post Graduate in Finance in her academic career and Sangit Visharad in Music too. She has a rich melodious god gifted voice and is a professional singer. Manju Magoo is the Chief of an Institution of visually impaired people and works for their inclusive employment and their wellbeing.

She has also opened up an Institution named “Divya Sur” where she trains physically disabled and impaired persons in Music and Dance. Manju says, “I started my Music at the age of five. I had my training initially at school then from late Vinita Tembe. Further training I had from Devaki Pandit and Tulika Ghosh the daughter of the famous late Pdt. Nikhil Ghosh.”

Manju has a great passion for Music and practised a lot. Even now she does her ‘Riyaz’ daily despite all her scheduled tasks. She did her Sangit Visharad from Bharat Gayan Samaj from Pune of Pdt Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Institute.

We wonder as to how Manju could possibly manage her higher studies with her Music also. “I did have my difficulties but my Professors, Readers, Teachers and co-students were extremely co-operative and helpful to me. Of course I owe my parents for their support and encouragement.” She avers.

What made her create the Institution and name it “Divya Sur”? “I found very few institutions catering to disabled persons and who wanted to take their responsibilities. So I thought of opening this institution where I could help other disabled individuals to channelise their talents. ‘Divya Sur’ means Divine Music which we thought apt name for the Institution.”

Manju Magoo presents her enjoyable programme of old and new melodious songs with her trained group of disabled pupils to assist her in singing and dance by employing the “karaoke” electronic device for the background Music.

Miss Bijal Gadde gives Manju good support in singing and a magnificent dance by Miss Jyothi concludes the programme. To our curiosity as to how she could collect such old melodies when only the older generation perhaps remember the nostalgic songs, she ventures to say, “I collect them from my friends especially one in the suburb who help me with the tracts.”

Manju makes use of “Karaoke” system more for economical reasons and convenience. “We have to see to our budget. We have to be within our budget and making payments midway to live orchestras becomes difficult,” she says. When asked whether she would like to go in for play-back singing, “Yes, why not if I get a chance,” she quips.

The message she would like to give her disabled and impaired friends is, “Do not give up. Try and try. Develop will power and perseverance; have patience. Talk to people and be nice to them the world has shrunk, go in the right direction.”

It is a pity that only well-known

celebrities are approached and given undue importance and their life-style magnified. Hardly people give thought to disabled or visually impaired personalities who have fought their way up to pinnacle of success and try to highlight their arduous live

- See more at: http://freepressjournal.in/woman-can-achieve-anything/#sthash.HBkOry6G.dpuf

It was in 1955 that my first article on “And Man Can Achieve Anything” appeared in Free Press Bulletin with M.V. Kamath as the Editor. Today, when the world has just celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8), I would proudly say not only man but woman can achieve anything.

Today women have marched forward and have become celebrities in various fields and this is indeed praiseworthy. But for many women who are physically disabled or visually impaired, to strive to fulfill their ambitions in their lives is something unbelievable and unimaginable.

We have heard of Helen Keller and others but today we have a candid proof in a visually impaired young versatile lady who has overcome her disability and triumphed in her short life to obtain mastery over her Music and Academics.

Miss Manju Mago is visually impaired but she has managed to obtain her degree of Post Graduate in Finance in her academic career and Sangit Visharad in Music too. She has a rich melodious god gifted voice and is a professional singer. Manju Magoo is the Chief of an Institution of visually impaired people and works for their inclusive employment and their wellbeing.

She has also opened up an Institution named “Divya Sur” where she trains physically disabled and impaired persons in Music and Dance. Manju says, “I started my Music at the age of five. I had my training initially at school then from late Vinita Tembe. Further training I had from Devaki Pandit and Tulika Ghosh the daughter of the famous late Pdt. Nikhil Ghosh.”

Manju has a great passion for Music and practised a lot. Even now she does her ‘Riyaz’ daily despite all her scheduled tasks. She did her Sangit Visharad from Bharat Gayan Samaj from Pune of Pdt Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Institute.

We wonder as to how Manju could possibly manage her higher studies with her Music also. “I did have my difficulties but my Professors, Readers, Teachers and co-students were extremely co-operative and helpful to me. Of course I owe my parents for their support and encouragement.” She avers.

What made her create the Institution and name it “Divya Sur”? “I found very few institutions catering to disabled persons and who wanted to take their responsibilities. So I thought of opening this institution where I could help other disabled individuals to channelise their talents. ‘Divya Sur’ means Divine Music which we thought apt name for the Institution.”

Manju Magoo presents her enjoyable programme of old and new melodious songs with her trained group of disabled pupils to assist her in singing and dance by employing the “karaoke” electronic device for the background Music.

Miss Bijal Gadde gives Manju good support in singing and a magnificent dance by Miss Jyothi concludes the programme. To our curiosity as to how she could collect such old melodies when only the older generation perhaps remember the nostalgic songs, she ventures to say, “I collect them from my friends especially one in the suburb who help me with the tracts.”

Manju makes use of “Karaoke” system more for economical reasons and convenience. “We have to see to our budget. We have to be within our budget and making payments midway to live orchestras becomes difficult,” she says. When asked whether she would like to go in for play-back singing, “Yes, why not if I get a chance,” she quips.

The message she would like to give her disabled and impaired friends is, “Do not give up. Try and try. Develop will power and perseverance; have patience. Talk to people and be nice to them the world has shrunk, go in the right direction.”

It is a pity that only well-known

celebrities are approached and given undue importance and their life-style magnified. Hardly people give thought to disabled or visually impaired personalities who have fought their way up to pinnacle of success and try to highlight their arduous live

- See more at: http://freepressjournal.in/woman-can-achieve-anything/#sthash.HBkOry6G.dpu

It was in 1955 that my first article on “And Man Can Achieve Anything” appeared in Free Press Bulletin with M.V. Kamath as the Editor. Today, when the world has just celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8), I would proudly say not only man but woman can achieve anything.

Today women have marched forward and have become celebrities in various fields and this is indeed praiseworthy. But for many women who are physically disabled or visually impaired, to strive to fulfill their ambitions in their lives is something unbelievable and unimaginable.

We have heard of Helen Keller and others but today we have a candid proof in a visually impaired young versatile lady who has overcome her disability and triumphed in her short life to obtain mastery over her Music and Academics.

Miss Manju Mago is visually impaired but she has managed to obtain her degree of Post Graduate in Finance in her academic career and Sangit Visharad in Music too. She has a rich melodious god gifted voice and is a professional singer. Manju Magoo is the Chief of an Institution of visually impaired people and works for their inclusive employment and their wellbeing.

She has also opened up an Institution named “Divya Sur” where she trains physically disabled and impaired persons in Music and Dance. Manju says, “I started my Music at the age of five. I had my training initially at school then from late Vinita Tembe. Further training I had from Devaki Pandit and Tulika Ghosh the daughter of the famous late Pdt. Nikhil Ghosh.”

Manju has a great passion for Music and practised a lot. Even now she does her ‘Riyaz’ daily despite all her scheduled tasks. She did her Sangit Visharad from Bharat Gayan Samaj from Pune of Pdt Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Institute.

We wonder as to how Manju could possibly manage her higher studies with her Music also. “I did have my difficulties but my Professors, Readers, Teachers and co-students were extremely co-operative and helpful to me. Of course I owe my parents for their support and encouragement.” She avers.

What made her create the Institution and name it “Divya Sur”? “I found very few institutions catering to disabled persons and who wanted to take their responsibilities. So I thought of opening this institution where I could help other disabled individuals to channelise their talents. ‘Divya Sur’ means Divine Music which we thought apt name for the Institution.”

Manju Magoo presents her enjoyable programme of old and new melodious songs with her trained group of disabled pupils to assist her in singing and dance by employing the “karaoke” electronic device for the background Music.

Miss Bijal Gadde gives Manju good support in singing and a magnificent dance by Miss Jyothi concludes the programme. To our curiosity as to how she could collect such old melodies when only the older generation perhaps remember the nostalgic songs, she ventures to say, “I collect them from my friends especially one in the suburb who help me with the tracts.”

Manju makes use of “Karaoke” system more for economical reasons and convenience. “We have to see to our budget. We have to be within our budget and making payments midway to live orchestras becomes difficult,” she says. When asked whether she would like to go in for play-back singing, “Yes, why not if I get a chance,” she quips.

The message she would like to give her disabled and impaired friends is, “Do not give up. Try and try. Develop will power and perseverance; have patience. Talk to people and be nice to them the world has shrunk, go in the right direction.”

It is a pity that only well-known

celebrities are approached and given undue importance and their life-style magnified. Hardly people give thought to disabled or visually impaired personalities who have fought their way up to pinnacle of success and try to highlight their arduous lives.

- See more at: http://freepressjournal.in/woman-can-achieve-anything/#sthash.HBkOry6G.d...

It was in 1955 that my first article on “And Man Can Achieve Anything” appeared in Free Press Bulletin with M.V. Kamath as the Editor. Today, when the world has just celebrated the International Women’s Day (March 8), I would proudly say not only man but woman can achieve anything.

Today women have marched forward and have become celebrities in various fields and this is indeed praiseworthy. But for many women who are physically disabled or visually impaired, to strive to fulfill their ambitions in their lives is something unbelievable and unimaginable.

We have heard of Helen Keller and others but today we have a candid proof in a visually impaired young versatile lady who has overcome her disability and triumphed in her short life to obtain mastery over her Music and Academics.

Miss Manju Mago is visually impaired but she has managed to obtain her degree of Post Graduate in Finance in her academic career and Sangit Visharad in Music too. She has a rich melodious god gifted voice and is a professional singer. Manju Magoo is the Chief of an Institution of visually impaired people and works for their inclusive employment and their wellbeing.

She has also opened up an Institution named “Divya Sur” where she trains physically disabled and impaired persons in Music and Dance. Manju says, “I started my Music at the age of five. I had my training initially at school then from late Vinita Tembe. Further training I had from Devaki Pandit and Tulika Ghosh the daughter of the famous late Pdt. Nikhil Ghosh.”

Manju has a great passion for Music and practised a lot. Even now she does her ‘Riyaz’ daily despite all her scheduled tasks. She did her Sangit Visharad from Bharat Gayan Samaj from Pune of Pdt Bhaskar Buwa Bakhle Institute.

We wonder as to how Manju could possibly manage her higher studies with her Music also. “I did have my difficulties but my Professors, Readers, Teachers and co-students were extremely co-operative and helpful to me. Of course I owe my parents for their support and encouragement.” She avers.

What made her create the Institution and name it “Divya Sur”? “I found very few institutions catering to disabled persons and who wanted to take their responsibilities. So I thought of opening this institution where I could help other disabled individuals to channelise their talents. ‘Divya Sur’ means Divine Music which we thought apt name for the Institution.”

Manju Magoo presents her enjoyable programme of old and new melodious songs with her trained group of disabled pupils to assist her in singing and dance by employing the “karaoke” electronic device for the background Music.

Miss Bijal Gadde gives Manju good support in singing and a magnificent dance by Miss Jyothi concludes the programme. To our curiosity as to how she could collect such old melodies when only the older generation perhaps remember the nostalgic songs, she ventures to say, “I collect them from my friends especially one in the suburb who help me with the tracts.”

Manju makes use of “Karaoke” system more for economical reasons and convenience. “We have to see to our budget. We have to be within our budget and making payments midway to live orchestras becomes difficult,” she says. When asked whether she would like to go in for play-back singing, “Yes, why not if I get a chance,” she quips.

The message she would like to give her disabled and impaired friends is, “Do not give up. Try and try. Develop will power and perseverance; have patience. Talk to people and be nice to them the world has shrunk, go in the right direction.”

It is a pity that only well-known

celebrities are approached and given undue importance and their life-style magnified. Hardly people give thought to disabled or visually impaired personalities who have fought their way up to pinnacle of success and try to highlight their arduous live

- See more at: http://freepressjournal.in/woman-can-achieve-anything/#sthash.HBkOry6G.dpuf