Ashraya Initiative for Children

a picture of AkashName: Akash

Age: 15

Joined the AIC Family: June 2005

Favorite Color: Red

School Standard: 5th

Favorite School Subject: English

Likes: animals (especially cats), cricket, soccer, drumming, walking around barefoot, a picture of Akashcooking, taking photos, being macho in front of the mirror and other adolescent boy pastimes, dancing, flying kites, listening to the radio

Dislikes: other people holding "his" cat (Mowgli), being told what to do, spelling

Career Aspirations: a picture of Akash Undecided

Random Note: Akash is the ham of the group - he loves to attract attention (singing, whistling, dancing, drumming his fingers, speaking in funny voices or making odd noises) and adores having his picture taken. He loves animals, especially kittens, and can at any time of the day be found walking around cradling a cat in his arms or "talking" to a cat across the room. In spite of the occasional preadolescent brooding, Akash has proven himself to be insightful, self-assured, contemplative and compassionate, and an all around great dada (older brother) to the younger children.