She promised never to cry after losing her right hand at 13, then scored 92% in boards and later rewrote medical historyIn 2022, Anamta faced a life-altering accident, leading to the amputation of her right arm. Despite this, she excelled in her studies and s...
01 Jul, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
This bizarre funeral has gone viral. It will surely shock you tooEldiara Doucette, a 22-year-old cancer survivor, chose to honor her amputated arm with a funeral ceremony. This unusual farewell brought he...
28 Jan, 2025, 02.33 AM IST
Sumit Antil: The para-javelin star who defended his gold with a record throw at Paris ParalympicsOn Monday, Sumit Antil set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F64 final at the Paris Games with a throw of 70.59 meters, su...
02 Sep, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Of grit and determination: Neither disability, nor deadly disease could keep these athletes away from sportsIndian athletes at the Paris Paralympic each have compelling stories of overcoming incredible odds. From Manoj Sarkar's lower limb conditio...
29 Aug, 2024, 01.40 AM IST
Swimmer Ali Truwit makes Paralympics a year after losing lower leg in shark attack while snorkelingAfter a shark attack in May 2023 led to Ali Truwit's leg amputation, she conquered her fear of water and qualified for the 2024 Paris Paral...
27 Aug, 2024, 12.44 AM IST
America In Black season 2 release date: Where to watch?"America In Black" season 2 release date is nearing. The streaming details are available now.
29 Jan, 2024, 10.06 PM IST
Neuroscientists challenge common belief, say our brain can't 'rewire' itselfThey argue that the notion of wholesale repurposing of brain regions is flawed. Instead, they propose that the brain is training itself to ...
27 Nov, 2023, 09.02 AM IST
What is the ‘Zombie drug’ Xylazine? Here are some symptoms of the drug which created havoc in the USA new drug known as Xylazine or Tranq is wreaking havoc on American streets. This sedative is increasingly being used as a cutting agent fo...
24 Feb, 2023, 03.49 PM IST
Say goodbye to New Year blues: New yoga guide can help people cope during turbulent timesThe book contains yoga guru BKS Iyengar's messages and asana recommendations.
13 Feb, 2021, 01.45 PM IST
Amanda Kloots shares health update, says husband-actor Nick Cordero is out of comaThe Tony-nominated actor's leg was amputated due to coronavirus complications.
13 May, 2020, 01.04 PM IST
Canadian actor Nick Cordero recovering well after leg amputation surgery due to coronavirus complicationsThe 41-year-old actor has been sedated in the ICU since April 1.
21 Apr, 2020, 12.46 PM IST
Puppy love! Bengaluru goes the extra mile and adopts pets with disabilitiesThe number of Bengalureans coming forward to adopt pets with special needs is on the upswing.
15 Feb, 2017, 01.32 PM IST
Stempeutics: The startup which uses donor stem cells to treat peripheral artery diseaseAnother company which works in a similar space in India include Kasiak Research, which is a part of Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSVL).
27 Jan, 2017, 12.25 AM IST
Kin of Tamil Nadu maid in Saudi Arabia dismiss "mental disturbance" claimSaudi police had claimed that her hand was amputated as a result of her fall from a residential building during her bid to escape.
18 Oct, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
One in 5 suicides in India is due to chronic illnessAfter prolonged illness, "insanity" was another reason that pushed people to the edge, constituting 30% of suicides linked to ailments.
05 Nov, 2014, 12.05 PM IST
Foolproof the mindLast week, the renowned risk expert and philosophical essayist Nassim Nicholas Taleb told your columnist during a meeting in Mumbai, “The m...
16 Dec, 2010, 05.19 AM IST
- Texas jury sentences man to 25 years in prison for burning daughter in microwave
A jury sentenced a young father to 25 years in prison for severely burning his infant daughter after putting her in a microwave and turning...
27 Mar, 2008, 07.22 AM IST