Sharad Tekalkote, 44, had no idea what was happening to him when he got a severe haemorrhagic stroke. It left him paralysed on his right side and completely took away his ability to speak. Here, he recounts his traumatic story and perseverance to…
Payel Bhattacharya, 38 suffers from a rare condition called VHL and has undergone countless surgeries and a liver transplant to overcome her various challenges. She is a warrior and here she recounts as to how tough her going has been
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We asked some of our contributors on their wish for 2019. They tell us what they gained by sharing their experience and how they are motivated to continue to spread awareness and break stigma.
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Thirty five year old Deepthi Sudhir Nair, a person with Myasthenia Gravis, rings in 2017 with five heartfelt pointers that can help transform lives and bring in greater happiness, positivity and self-respect in the New Year.
Before I bury my…
Ankita Bardhan,29 from Kolkata has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 13. Even though she would give anything for a non-diabetic life, that is not to be, and she has learnt to fight it every single day to respect the sacrifices her…
Shailaja Asave, a non-smoker, who developed lung cancer at 67, believed to be due to a gene mutation prevalent in Asian women, is undergoing targeted therapy and living each day to the fullest. Read about her diagnosis, treatment and unbeatable…
Barnana Chakraborti was a successful professional before she gave it all up to devote full time to her son when he was diagnosed with autism. Her spirit and positivity are indeed something to learn from as she talks about how she overcomes emotional…
Sangeetha Param, a 24 year old living with bipolar disorder and depression, is a successful employee, has authored two books and is no longer afraid to talk in public about her mental health issues. Read her reflective piece.
"I have bipolar…
Azra Fatima, 27 and her younger sister Arsheen Fatima both have thalassemia major and are partners in pain. Azra talks about the motivation provided by her family and her passion for her career. Also, tips by Mr. Aleem Baig for parents of children…
