India, April 7 -- Meet Dr. Shiv Kumar, who has climbed the ladder of success despite all odds

It was somewhere in March-April 2002, a boy who was working as a DTP Operator in a local Kannada daily, was composing the news item of a second rank holder of MBA (Master of Business Administration) course from University of Mysore (UoM). Suddenly, it flashed him, "Why shouldn't I?" But the enthusiasm died down when the pictures of poverty passed before his eyes.

Having discontinued studies nearly seven years ago, joining the college was like a big dream. With support from family, it was his friends who stood behind him and encouraged him. Despite a roller-coaster drive, the boy finished his Post-Graduation in flying colours.

That boy Shiv Kum...