Death stared at me up close this year, says cancer survivor Minakshi Ray. What did that teach her about life?
As I sit back and take stock of how 2014 treated me, I would say, it was a mixed bag. There have been losses and gains. I don't…
For 48-year-old Sachi Pathak, life was never pain-free. A sports enthusiast, Sachi was always ahead in participating in all gymnastic activities in her school. One day while forming a pyramid (a gymnastic formation) she fell on her knees. Her knees…
An inspiring interview of Avinash Godbole who learnt to paint with his left hand, after a paralyzing stroke. Understand what he did to prevent his next stroke
Symptoms of stroke are complex.
Understand the importance of acting quickly and…
Ananda Shankar Jayant talks of what inspired and gaver her strength to deal with Breast Cancer, its treatment, its aftermath
"I realized then that I, who thought I had complete control of my life, had control of only three things: My thought, my…
Christina Kim, long one of the LPGA Tour's most effervescent personalities, opens up about her battle with depression.
"I felt like all the fun and joy was suffocating me," she says now. "I looked down, and the water seemed very inviting, even…
Murlidhar Ahire lies lifeless in the bedroom of his Vikhroli apartment while his younger son, Tushar tells us he was an active 69-year-old until two months ago. The retired Air India employee has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD),…
Lalitha Nair, 49, talks about the pitfalls of suddenly falling victim to a life-threatening condition. Her experience and survival tips – from timely medical check-ups to insurance.
When did you have the kidney transplant?
I underwent kidney…
Today Juliana Lim from Singapore is a team leader in a Diabetes Support Group inspiring others to be open about their condition. Read about her inspiring story
Minakshi Ray talks about her experience – the weird and the wonderful - while being treated for breast cancer.
I was scheduled for my first chemotherapy session on April 17, 2013. Even though I believe “ignorance is bliss” sometimes…
