Acts of kindness often begin with memories of hardship. In Puducherry, one small restaurant quietly proves this truth every single morning.
On the lively Beach Road, the eatery Sri Sai Vegetarian Healthy Foods serves fast food to tourists each evening.
However, at dawn, the same kitchen becomes a lifeline for the hungry.
For 658 consecutive days, 38-year-old A. Arun has prepared free midday meals for at least 150 people.