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International Left-Handers Day 2023: Embracing the left-handed experience; challenges and innovations in India's niche market

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Updated on: 15 August,2023 12:46 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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On International Left-Handers Day, individuals share their stories of navigating a world designed for right-handers while entrepreneurs strive to create tailored solutions

International Left-Handers Day 2023: Embracing the left-handed experience; challenges and innovations in India's niche market

Every year, August 13 is observed as International Left Hander’s Day to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed people. Photo Courtesy: Mid-day file pic

Brinda Mehta, a city-based publicist, grew up facing an array of challenges due to her left-handedness. Despite initially being ambidextrous, her school teachers pressured her to choose one hand, leading her to become a left-handed individual. However, this was just the beginning of her challenges. She recalls, "Coming from a Gujarati family, my grandparents and parents wanted me to use my right hand. Yet, I ended up as a lefty. Whenever I dined out, my family and friends would ensure I sat on a specific side of the table to avoid elbow collisions while eating." The prevalence of right-handed equipment in schools added to her difficulties.

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