Amid a world scarred by wars and uncertainty, a story of courage, resilience, and unwavering hope has emerged from Gujarat, India. A man, standing just 91cm tall and weighing only 20kg, has defied every obstacle to become a medical doctor.

Ganesh Bairava, 25, recounted the moment a circus offered his father 500,000 rupees (RM28,000) for him.

“He refused...