This is the crux of journalist and activist Ruchira Gupta’s moving debut novel, I Kick and I Fly. Apart from selling their dairy products and medicines, they also eked out a living by performing wrestling acts and acrobatics. When Gupta immersed herself in the fight against sex trafficking, her initial focus was on Mumbai. All of that became Apne Aap’s business plan… As an activist, I have learnt that solutions come from people affected by problems and not from the top. Each incident is drawn from real life, which means that readers will find authenticity while also finding adventure,” concluded Gupta.

Source: The Telegraph January 27, 2024 13:23 UTC