Urmila Margi, diagnosed with vitiligo as a teenager, says her eye-opening moment was when she met a senior executive at a multinational firm who had vitiligo which made her realise that looks really don’t matter if you prove yourself at your work.…
Zeba Gufran has two children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare disease. She shares her fears of dealing with the challenges of SMA compounded during the Covid-19 pandemic and the safety measures the family employs.
I have two kids…
When Shraddha Shah, 63 from Ahmedabad was diagnosed with bladder cancer, she was single mindedly focussed on getting through the treatment and getting better. But the biggest challenge was yet to come. Read on to appreciate her journey…
Rahul Supekar, 42 first had a kidney failure and then cancer of the intestine. He shares his travails, the lifestyle changes he has made and his advice to other patients struggling to cope with their conditions.
I was diagnosed with…
7th June is National Cancer Survivor's Day and we celebrate 7 cancer survivors who brought a fresh perspective to life after cancer. They inspire, they explore, they celebrate, they bring hope.
Parimal Ghosh, Cancer Awareness Crusader,…
Kavita Chaddha has multiple issues which she handles in the course of a day wth proper medication, a healthy diet and the right exercises. She talks about how she juggles her life, home and work in the course of a day
Hi! I am Kavita Chaddha,…
Avenindra Mann, who was addicted to pan masala or smokeless tobacco for nearly 20 years, was devastated when he developed oral cancer and his left jaw had to be removed. Today, as survivor, he is committed to spread awareness and save lives from…
Aishwarya M is a migraineur-teacher who teaches reading and writing to middle school students in Pune, India. She writes about her experience with chronic pain and talks about avoiding prolongation of a chronic pain episode while keeping guilt and…
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Amar Jain, a visually impaired lawyer with one of India’s top law firms, writes on how technology and software has empowered him to become an equal performer and competitor in a challenging profession.
I am an…
