Avenindra Mann, who was addicted to pan masala or smokeless tobacco for nearly 20 years, was devastated when he developed oral cancer and his left jaw had to be removed. Today, as survivor, he is committed to spread awareness and save lives from…
Aishwarya M is a migraineur-teacher who teaches reading and writing to middle school students in Pune, India. She writes about her experience with chronic pain and talks about avoiding prolongation of a chronic pain episode while keeping guilt and…
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Amar Jain, a visually impaired lawyer with one of India’s top law firms, writes on how technology and software has empowered him to become an equal performer and competitor in a challenging profession.
I am an…
Usha Ravi Eppaturi, 49 has been living with Lupus for a long time and it took a while for her diagnosis. She talks about Lupus as well as other challenges with which she lives but remains undaunted.
Please tell us a bit about your condition…
Parul Kala handles her home, children and a changed scenario under Covid-19 with as much positivity as one can muster. She talks about what Mother’s Day 2020 means for her.
The year 2020 shall be a very special year as Mother’s Days go in our…
For Jharana Mallick, living with Thalassemia Major, an accident became an eye-opener and turning point of her life. Read how she has become a strong support for many thalassemia patients.
In 2015, at 21, while I was returning from work one day, I…
Anirudh Jamadagni, 27 from Bengaluru was diagnosed with ALL, Acute lymphotic leukemia, when he was 6 months old. He and his mother share Anirudh's journey with ALL, the side effects, the societal challenges and the triumphs and how his mother has…
Vijay Nallawala, founder of Bipolar India support group, who has lived through several critical attacks of asthma, details the precautions, rigorous routine and optimistic spirit to keep coronavirus at bay. Anjali Sen, 81 who is an asthma…
Breast cancer survivor, Vibha Rani, who had stayed indoors for 7 months for her cancer treatment, is able to handle the Covid-19 lockdown with ease as she pursues her passion of theatre, writing, folk singing and behavioural training – all online.
I…
