16/11/2025
This touching image tells the story of Derek C Lalchhanhima, a 6-year-old boy from Sairang, Mizoram, whose pure heart made him an overnight symbol of compassion. Derek had accidentally run over his neighbor's chick with his bicycle, an accident that left him distraught. Unaware that the chick was already passed away , the boy made a desperate attempt to save its life.
In a moment captured by a surprised nurse, Derek ran to a nearby hospital alone, clutching the tiny chick in one hand and all his savings—a ₹10 note—in the other. He offered the money to the doctors, begging them to help the injured bird. Though his efforts were tragically too late, the sheer innocence and empathy of his gesture melted hearts worldwide, earning him more than 1 lakh reactions on social media. Derek's story serves as a powerful reminder that the greatest acts of humanity often stem from the simplest, most honest intentions.
