Mums and Stories

Issa Fathima Jasmine is the founder of the Public Foundation that runs public refrigerators in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Rachana Prasad runs Chiranthana, a theatre group for children and shares her journey of raising a 'special' child.

Sometime, an unfortunate incident can change an individual’s life forever, leaving them a new set of seemingly insurmountable challenges. For Malvika Iyer, a bomb-blast at the age of 13 took away her hands, and left her scarred for life. However, today, she’s a symbol of hope of inspiration for thousands across the world.

Very few cancer survivors speak about their challenges. This story is of a mum battling the health condition, and looking forward to a positive life, as she wants to share it, talk about it, and even raise funds for her recovery.

A random act of kindness might not seem like a big deal, but for the beneficiary, sometimes, it can mean the difference between life and death. This young mother and professional discovered the importance of stepping in to help when no one else will, and it changed her perspective on life.

In this digital age, it is possible for talent to receive due recognition by using social media platforms appropriately. Two sisters have done just that by creating a Facebook page for their mother’s beautiful artworks.