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A picture of Stage 2 Oral tongue cancer survivor Amita Modi and how she fought cancer
My Daughter Kept Me Going Through The Difficult Times Of My Cancer Journey
Amita Modi, 44 from Ahmedabad, was diagnosed with Oral Tongue Cancer survivor when she was 28. Her 18 month old daughter motivated her to stay strong and positive through her cancer treatment. She still worries about her stress triggering off a…
What Recovery Means To A Bipolar Disorder Warrior
Vijay Nallawala, has been living with bipolar disorder for 42 years and runs a peer support group. Here he takes us through his journey of mental and physical recovery that could be an inspiration to others affected by similar conditions. When a…
Aditi who has Fibromyalgia in an outdoor balcony setting in a red printed full sleeved dress
The Struggle To Find A Cure For An Invisible Disease
Aditi Gupta, 23 from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh has been in pain for the last 5 years, battling an invisible condition called Fibromyalgia. She still has not found a cure, but has not given up hope – yet. I suffer from a chronic pain illness called…
Dipti Bhatia, visually impaired from birth wearing a blue red and pink kurta and dupatta at her desk with wires  visible in the background
To be a part, And not stand apart
A wonderful poem by Dipti Bhatia, the deputy director of Vidya Sagar, a Chennai based organization working with persons with multiple disabilities. She has congenital visual impairment and is passionate about inclusion and equality. To be a part,…
Rustom Irani on the right in a wheelchair in front of a blue door and on the left is a wheelchair against a wall
Let’s Make This Disability Day Count
World Disability Day, December 3rd, sheds light on an often ignored ‘minority’, which makes up 15% of the world’s population. While the focus is on ‘inclusivity’, most people are unaware of its existence. Wheelchair user, film-maker and travel…
Vijay Bhende in a white shirt on the left with his wife in a yellow kurta on the right
HIV Positive Couple Celebrate Their 10th Wedding Anniversary Today
And continue to give back to the community. Vijay Bhende, 38 and his wife who got married on World Aids Day 10 years ago, have completed their TB treatment and have now adopted 10 HIV+ girls. Vijay talks of his near death experience, his feelings of…
Two dogs sleeping on the floor
It Was Heart Wrenching To Give Away The Dogs
Naved Patel, 26 year old chef, entrepreneur, food stylist, suffered severe allergy from his pet dogs that left him acutely breathless, damaged his power to smell and scarred him for life. Here he narrates how it all began. We also talk to Dr. Anil…
Dhruv Balachander's art in shades of green
Making Life Meaningful with Brush and Bottles of Paint
Dhruv Balachander, who was diagnosed with Fragile-X syndrome and autism at a young age, is a skilful and prolific self taught artist who has created over 100 artworks that have been framed, sold, gifted or displayed. His mother, Vimal, writes about…
I Try To Inspire Other Patients To Fight Prostate Cancer
Narayan Chandra Dey,72 from Bally, Howrah has been fighting prostate cancer for 7 years now. He talks about how he finds the will to combat his condition. Please tell us about your condition? I am surviving with prostate cancer for the last 7 years…