Image of spirited elderly pen seller in Pune wows people, goes viral
Instagram user Shikha Rathi shared a detailed post about the elderly pen seller named Ratan.
There are times when people come across such posts that showcase something incredibly powerful and often leave people amazed. This post about an elderly pen seller in Pune is one such share.
Instagram user Shikha Rathi shared a detailed post about the elderly pen seller named Ratan. “I met a real life hero and champion- Ratan! I had gone out with a friend when we met Ratan. When we read her note, my friend immediately made a purchase. Ratan was overjoyed and we could see gratitude and kindness in her eyes! She thanked us and didn't even push us further to purchase more pens from her! Her integrity along with her sweet smile, kind heart and her joyful attitude made me purchase more pens from her!” she wrote. She also added that the elderly woman sells the merchandise on MG road, Pune.
The post is complete with a powerful image of the woman. It shows her standing with a box filled with pens. On the cover of the box it says, “I don’t want to beg, please buy ₹10 blue colour pen. Thank you. Bless you.”
The post, since being shared, has prompted people to post various comments.
“Thank you for sharing this,” wrote an Instagram user. “This is just so beautiful,” expressed another. “Wow, this is amazing. I will definitely go and buy,” commented a third.
What are your thoughts on the share?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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