Thursday, August 6, 2015

Talk about rising against the odds. H/t BBC.

Laxman Rao is one of the most well-known tea sellers in Delhi. Apart from from making a mean cup of chai, he also happens to be a prolific author.

Laxman Rao is one of the most well-known tea sellers in Delhi. Apart from from making a mean cup of chai, he also happens to be a prolific author.

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You read that right – this remarkable man has published 24 novels, while maintaining his tea stall at the same time.

You read that right – this remarkable man has published 24 novels, while maintaining his tea stall at the same time.

BBC

Rao, who initially moved to Delhi with the dream of being a writer, has now sold tea for 20 years. After being rejected by a publisher, he decided to start publishing books himself.

Rao, who initially moved to Delhi with the dream of being a writer, has now sold tea for 20 years. After being rejected by a publisher, he decided to start publishing books himself.

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