Her Wheelchair-Enabled Cabs Help the Elderly and Disabled Go to the Hospital or Market
Chandigarh entrepreneur Sartaj Lamba runs a fleet of wheelchair-enabled cabs that offer mobility to the elderly and disabled in seven north Indian cities.
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How Stigma, Fear and Misinformation Affect Cure Rates of Breast Cancer in Indian Women
Toxic urban lifestyles, delay in going to a doctor, and low levels of public awareness have led to one in two breast cancer patients losing their lives, says breast specialist Dr Kanchan Kaur.
I Had a Baby During the COVID Lockdown
Giving birth is a big challenge in itself – imagine doing it under the shadow of COVID! New mother Varsha Khandelwal shares her experience.
Can I Have a Few Kilos of Fat Removed Along With My Gallbladder, I Ask My Surgeon
Sunita Pandey tries to view her father’s recent death and her own gallbladder-removal operation with a pinch of salt.
“Birth Has Become Highly Medicalized”: Why Every Birthing Mom Needs a Doula
Certified birth doula Neha Misra Mutluru tells us what her work involves and why a mother’s mental health is vital for her baby’s wellbeing.
In Her Last Moments, She Left Me a Blessing That Transformed My Life
Dealing with a mother’s loss is probably one of the most difficult and painful parts of growing older. This is part two of our three-part series ‘Her Blood in My Veins’ as three women trace their mothers’ lives, and see a mirror to their own truths.
A Bus Accident Cost This Teen a Leg, But That’s Not How Her Story Ends
Her first day of engineering college turned out to be the turning point for teenager Medha Saha – she lost a leg but earned the heart of a hero.
Heart Specialist and Bollywood Actress – Niharica’s Real-life Double Role
When she isn’t playing the role of a Bollywood film star, Niharica Kumari Raizada is the head of department of a heart institute in a major Mumbai hospital.
A Near-Fatal Accident Broke Her Body – But Ignited Her Spirit
A near-fatal accident and the loss of her closest confidantes only reinforced Anuradha Jhunjhunwala’s fighting spirit and zest for life.
“I Killed Someone. I Was 19 Years Old” – A True Story
Seeking stories of survival for a writing project, student Ranak Mann uncovered the sorrowful secret his friend has been holding on to for years.
