Bengaluru CEO Recalls How Delivery Agent's Simple Gesture Lit Up Her Lonely Diwali. See Post
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Surbhi Jain took to social media to share a Diwali experience from five years ago that turned a lonely holiday into a memorable experience.
Surbhi Jain, the founder and CEO of Neend App and an IIT Bombay alumna, recently took to social media to share a Diwali experience from five years ago that turned a lonely holiday into a memorable experience, thanks to a heartfelt gesture from a delivery agent. Taking to X, Ms Jain recalled the time she spent the festival alone in her apartment while her friends, roommates and colleagues had all gone home for the holiday. "Five years ago, I was in Bangalore for Diwali, and it was a truly sad and lonely day. All my friends, flatmates, and colleagues had gone home," she recounted. However, a simple yet heartfelt gesture turned her day around. Five years ago, I was in Bangalore for Diwali, and it was a truly sad and lonely day. All my friends, flatmates, and colleagues had gone home.Home alone in a big society, the only person who wished me 'Happy Diwali' in-person was Ramesh, the delivery guy who brought food along…
In her post, Ms Jain revealed that that evening when a delivery agent named Ramesh arrived with her food order, he greeted her with a warm smile and wished "Happy Diwali". This simple gesture, according to Ms Jain, was a reminder that kindness, even in small forms, can make a difference and brighten the day.
"Home alone in a big society, the only person who wished me 'Happy Diwali' in-person was Ramesh, the delivery guy who brought food along with a warm smile. Let's remember to show kindness to those who brighten our days, even in small ways," Ms Jain wrote.
