For Atul, cracking IIT JAM wasn't just an academic challenge — it was a step toward breaking away from a life of physical ...

Atul Kumar, a 21-year-old from a humble background in Rudraprayag, overcame immense hardship to pursue his education.

Atul Kumar, once a guide along Kedarnath’s steep paths, achieved a seat at IIT Madras through hard work and determination.

Atul Kumar, a 21-year-old from a humble background in Rudraprayag, has overcome immense challenges to pursue his education. Supporting his family as a mule handler since the devastating 2013 Kedarnath ...

Atul Kumar said his only motivation was to move ahead in life and do something better for himself and his family.

Atul is from the Dalit community, which lies at the bottom of India’s caste hierarchy and is among the most marginalised in the country. His father Rajendra Kumar earns about 450 rupees ($5; £4 ...

Atul Kumar Babubhai Patel died of congestive heart failure at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta on 16 May, according to an ICE statement.