Source: www.thehindu.com
BOSTON, U.S.A., October 29, 2010 : Narayanan Krishnan, a 29-year-old chef from India who founded a non-profit body, Akshaya Trust, to feed the homeless and destitute, has been short-listed by CNN for its annual ‘Hero of the Year’ honor that recognizes “everyday individuals who are changing the world.” Mr. Krishnan is among this year’s top 10 CNN Heroes, who were selected from out of 10,000 nominations by a CNN panel comprising activists and philanthropists such as Muhammad Ali and Sir Richard Branson.
The network will announce the ‘CNN Hero of the Year,’ selected from among the top 10 people, on November 25. Mr. Krishnan and his team cover nearly 125 miles in a donated van. He provides hot meals – simple vegetarian fare – that he personally prepares, packs and often hand-feeds to nearly 400 people each day.