Alpana Sharma, mother of 6 year old Aarav, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disorder that leads to progressive loss of muscle control and muscle movement, is doing everything she possibly can to save her son. Read her spirited…
When a socially active person like Sharmada started avoiding her friends, she knew she had a problem. Sharmada shares her experience with Social Anxiety and how she learnt to deal with it.
At some point in our lives, most of us have dealt with…
Parimal Ghosh, an 80 year old war veteran and now a cancer survivor, relives his experience of battling the condition for 22 years, his emotions and shares what he has learnt from the whole episode. He is now also an active crusader of the Cancer…
Linish Balan, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, gives us an insight into how individuals with autism face difficulties processing and grasping conversations and how his misunderstanding often lands him in comic predicament.
Children who are neurotypical…
Delhi-based Pushpa Garde is 75 years old and has been ably handling diabetes for the last 25 years, mainly with lifestyle changes and a proper diet, which she has maintained meticulously.
About 30 years ago I had a boil on my breast which was not…
Bhanu Ramchandran talks to Sunena Gupta, a young girl whose journey to overcome self-image and mental issues caused by her chronic medical condition, is an inspiration to youngsters.
20 year old Sunena is a role model, an all-round achiever. An ace…
Kavita Behl, 53, who was diagnosed with high levels of uric acid causing excruciating pain and swelling in her feet, got back her health with a strict walking regimen and disciplined diet. Her mantra now - Be positive and Keep walking.
My…
Early detection of mouth cancer helped Sanjay Jaiswal minimize postoperative challenges, discomfort and deformities. Here, he recounts his difficult journey and how he worked hard to get back his life.
I developed a small ulcer in the mouth when I…
Shilpa Aneja, 34 is a Stage 3 breast cancer survivor from Jaipur and credits her recovery to proper maintenance of a physical exercise routine and an unbeatable attitude and positive mindset. Here, she shares her gutsy life principles, strong…
