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22/05/2012

The Dalit woman who rose above unpromising beginnings to build one of India's most successful business empires.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, Kalpana Saroj, the Dalit woman who rose above unpromising beginnings to build one of India's most successful business empires.

We also hear the story of parents in Northern Ireland who willingly delivered up their sons to be subjected to punishment shootings.

And the singing Friar - Italian Brother Alessandro Brustenghi on unexpected stardom.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 23 May 201201:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 May 201212:32GMT
  • Tue 22 May 201219:32GMT
  • Tue 22 May 201223:32GMT
  • Wed 23 May 201201:32GMT

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Podcast: Lives Less Ordinary

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