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Image: Bharat in a blue kurta and Viraj in a light shirt together against an outdoor setting. Both are diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and work in development in SAP Labs
Autistic and Proud of Living Independently
It is not common for people on the autism spectrum to live on their own, but Bharat Subramanian and Viraj Bhat have taken the bold decision to live independently. They talk out about their lives, work and wish for integration. #…
Image: Suparna, caregiver of mother with cancer in a scenic setting
Journey As A Single Caregiver To My Mother with Cancer
Suparna Mazumder has been a single caregiver for her mother who was diagnosed with metaplastic carcinoma of the ducts. She recounts her journey  – as an organizer of treatment, as a physical and mental care giver, as the only earning…
Image: Pranay Burde with Down's Syndrome receives award from President of India
Persons With Down syndrome Can And Should Become Independent
In a heartfelt interview, Pranay Burde, 30, with Down syndrome, talks about his job and implores others of his community to come out of their shells and explore the world as people have become more receptive. You have received many national and…
Image: Philip and Kaye eating a meal together before his Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis
When Cancer Does not Bring to Mind Mortality
Philip Jacob, 72, who has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and has been under treatment since October 2017, demystifies life’s uncertainties as he narrates his own diagnosis of cancer. I strongly doubt that anyone of us believes in immortality. The adverb…
Image: Varda harneja in different postures of running
I Feel Trapped Inside My Body With No Escape
Varda, 34 who lives with the challenges of Myasthenia Gravis took to running to regain muscle strength. As she says: "I chose to run not because it is easy, but because it is hard!" She shares her fight against this neuro-muscular condition.…
Mariyam with her father in a nice outside setting
It Brought Perspective To My Father’s Illness and Its Impact On My Life
Talking and writing about health related experiences is still not common in Asia.  This International Women’s Day, we reach out to three dynamic women who share their experience as patient or caregiver to understand their motivations. In the…
Kirtida talking at a Sjogrens Patient Support Group Meeting
To Encourage Other Women To Stop Feeling Guilty or Ashamed
Talking and writing about health related experiences is still not common in Asia.  This International Women’s Day, we reach out to three dynamic women who share their experience as patient or caregiver to understand their motivations. In the…
Sangeeta reliving memories with her father with Parkinson's
It Was Cathartic and Fun To Relive Old Memories
Talking and writing about health related experiences is still not common in Asia.  This International Women’s Day, we reach out to three dynamic women who share their experience as patient or caregiver to understand their motivations. We kick…
Shital Bhatkar with Aarya Bhatkar, with LSD Neimann Pick Storage Disorder
You are Left out in the Cold with Rare Diseases
When a child is diagnosed with a rare disease, it is most agonising and traumatic for parents, especially because they are left alone and helpless. Shital Bhatkar, whose son Aarya succumbed to Niemann-Pick Disease, narrates her long, harrowing time…