Read the motivational story of Vinita Menon, a cancer survivor, who drew huge inspiration and strength from world champion Lance Armstrong’s battle against cancer, and supportive family and friends. In a vivid narration, she recounts how she caught…
Sunrita Mitra, an academician, suffers from chronic Dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain, which almost renders her immobile. Here she talks about how she copes with it physically and emotionally.
Please tell us a bit about your present condition.
At the…
Rare Disease Day 2017
RS Anand has a teenage son with a rare disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which restricts him to a wheelchair. He talks about the emotional and mental strength that they have needed to build on as family to accept and overcome…
Rajen Nair, a freelance photojournalist and writer, teaches skills of photography to children with cancer to bring hope, optimism and laughter in their lives.
How long have you been a photographer?
I became a photographer by default in the year 2004…
Mukesh’s love for his college sweetheart, Shachi, remained resolute even after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here is a Valentine’s Day story to warm your heart.
It was in 2001 that I first saw her. She walked into my tutorial class and it…
We bring you the heroic journey of Dilip Kumar Mevada, diagnosed with complete paralysis due to Multiple Myeloma, a rare cancer, who conquered the illness with an amazing team of doctors, supportive family and resolute power of the mind. Read his…
Research has shown that hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help alleviate symptoms of many medical conditions. Read Lesli Berggren’s first-hand account of how she stood in awe as she watched her son hypnotize his agonizing pain away, without medicines.…
Siddharth Jayakumar has Cerebral Palsy but did not want a data entry job. He loves to work in an office and interact with people. He shares the high points of his career as a senior banker, challenges of his professional life and advise for both…
With India’s ageing population increasing and the wish of most dying people to live their last few days happily at home, there is an urgent need to develop and expand palliative care in the country. Jo Chopra looks back on the fun her mother-in-law…
