The Painter who catches every drop. Kirti 7th March 13 Save every drop or drop dead. That’s all Aabid Surti has to say to each one of us. The National Award winning septuagenarian author and artist, along with a partner, plugs drips in homes in a Mumbai suburb, free. Aabid Surti is a National Award...
Sharmila Dixit 13th Jan 2012 Dear Aabid uncle… Lots of best wishes and my support to your cause. I start small and from myself by ensuring that in my house – my taps are not leaking..noone leaves any taps running or wastes any water. Boond boond se.. Respected Sir, My name is Ms Vijaya...
The Alternative (Similar Initiative : 22nd Mar 2013) Help us catch every drop We city dwellers have a tap-and-flush relationship with water. We turn on the tap, water flows, we use it. We press our flush, all our waste is gone, and we forget about it. Water shortage feels like a summer problem. We look...
Saving The Planet, One Drop At A Time 26th Jan 2013 Aalif writes an inspiring true story that shows just how simple it can be for one person with an idea to make a difference. Aabid Surti is an odd character. A few years ago, the angular, bearded author was invited to meet the President of India...
Hamsa Iyer 6th February 13 Drop Dead, a foundation started by Aabid Surti that offers free plumbing services to residents of Mumbai, saves water one drop at a time. Aabid Surti who lives in Mira Road, a Mumbai suburb, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Hindi Sahitya Sansthan by the Uttar Pradesh Government in...