SRINAGAR, Nov. 26 -- Asif Abdullah, 23, was left bedridden for six months due to a chronic health condition. Unable to move around, he slipped into depression. Come winter, his anxiety disorders accentuated. It was during doom scrolling that he stumbled upon a gym that promised to overcome the winter gloom of people like him.

Leaving behind the fear factor, he joined a local gym to give life another chance. As they say, rest is history. Not only has he overcome depression, but he has shed extra kilos to become physically fit. "I was suffering from chronic back issues and was bedridden for six months. The spontaneous health issues led to depression and anxiety. It was on the suggestion of a fitness guru, whom I contacted through Instagram...