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Praveen Rao has just moved to Delhi from Canada. What really made us feature Rao for this column is the way he celebrated his birthday.

Praveen Rao
30, Consultant

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Home: Dilli 70
School/college I attended: DPS Vasant Kunj, MBA from Toronto

I earn my living by: Consulting (part-time) and director in an investigation company

I desire in a woman: Strong personality and Cute Smile

I appreciate most about my friends: Motivation and support when I am low

If I could name myself, it would be: Nusrat

The cause I care for: Women issues, environment protection

My worst nightmare: Losing my loved ones

How I want to die: Anything but a hospital bed

My present state of mind: Motivated to make a difference

My motto: Khudi ko kar buland itna, ke har takdeer se pehlay, Khuda bande se khud puche, bata teri raza kya hai

I dream to be: An MP if not the PM

A book I’m reading right now: The white Tiger

My biggest indulgence: Chai (Adrak wali)

Facebook Friends at present: 492

Can’t do without this: Positive energy

I can’t stand: Disrespect for women

My wildest fantasy: DJ for Amnesia Club in Ibiza

About him...
Praveen Rao has just moved to Delhi from Canada. What really made us feature Rao for this column is the way he celebrated his birthday.

This year on his 30th birthday, Rao decided to host a blood donation camp to celebrate this milestone date in his life. According to Rao, “I held a blood donation camp for my 30th birthday on Saturday. I have always wanted to donate blood, but I guess I was too lazy. So, this is an opportunity for lazy people like me and ones who have not donated as often as they could to come out, socialise with like-minded people and try to do our small bit to make a difference and stay healthy.”

In order to help him with this good cause, Rao managed to find around around 77 blood donors