Para swimmer Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu and her legacy of determination
In her autobiography ‘Swimming Against the Tide’, para swimmer Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu shares her remarkable journey of battling obstacles and emerging a winner.
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Sacrifice, Revenge, Villainy: The Problematic Depiction of Women with Disabilities in Mythology
Women with disabilities have a raw deal in the Mahabharata and Ramayana, whether it’s a queen like Gandhari, a princess like Surpnakha or a maidservant like Manthara.
A miraculous recovery and a dream come true for this Pune accountant
Sunita Kulkarni overcame rheumatoid arthritis through cellular nutrition, and is now a role model and guide for others seeking holistic health.
“My Life May be Full of Difficulties and Sacrifices But Her Smile Eradicates All My Pain”
Mother of a child with special needs, Priyanka Gupta shares her day-to-day challenges and the gifts life has blessed her with.
Yes, I have facial paralysis, and yes, I am a beauty queen
Facial paralysis put a dent in Dr Hetal Kasliwal’s ability to smile fully, but she went ahead and won a beauty pageant nonetheless.
Her Visual Disability Gave Her a Special Ability: as a Fragrance Evaluator
Blind from birth, Chanchal Ankush always had a strong sense of smell. Today, armed with fragrance training, she works with a global fragrance house.
“Everyday Experiences Have Beauty and Are Special in Their Own Way,” Says Professor of Joy
Instead of taking everyday experiences for granted, look for the beauty in them and be grateful for them, says psychology professor Dr Megha Dhillon.
A Hearing-Impaired Girl’s Mother is Murdered – a 21st Century Warrior Tale
Her hearing impairment pretty much informed the narrative of Sonam Kejriwal’s life, until her mother was murdered, and she was given a new cross to bear.
Kiran Kanojia Lost a Leg But That Didn’t Stop Her from Running
India’s first female bladerunner Kiran Kanojia was not born to run half marathons, but when destiny clipped her walk, she learnt to fly.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 25, Fighting Pain Like a Warrior
Most people think of RA as something that only strikes people in mid-to-late life, but it does, in rare cases, afflict people who are in their 20s. This is one young girl’s story.
Juvenile Diabetes Needs a Different Approach Than Adults – Is Your Child at Risk?
On World Diabetes Day 2017, which coincides with Children’s Day in India, paediatric endocrinologist Dr Smita Koppikar tells you why you can’t ignore juvenile diabetes, nor give it the same treatment as adults.
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