Healthcare

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, yet cases are detected late. Doctors say awareness, monthly self-checks, and timely screenings can change survival outcomes — here’s a practical, expert-backed guide every woman should follow.

When his sister struggled with checkups, Madurai’s Senthil Kumar built JioVio Healthcare. With tools like AlloTricorder and Allowear, he’s helping lakhs of rural women detect risks early and saving thousands of high-risk pregnancies.

Over 30,000 successful cardiac surgeries colour Dr Ramakanta Panda’s professional archives. He shares more about silent heart attacks, staying calm in hustle culture and his personal fitness regime.

In the 1980s, Madhulika’s father guided her through her first period with care instead of rules. Today, from homes to sports fields, these stories show how more fathers are stepping up to help daughters grow with confidence, comfort, and support.

Contraception is often seen as a woman’s burden, yet safe choices exist for both partners. Dr Tanaya Narendra, fondly known as ‘Dr Cuterus’, clears myths and guides couples to make informed, shared decisions.

From free treatment and food to home visits and jobs for patients’ families, Dr Ravi Kannan’s vision has turned a small cancer unit in Assam’s Barak Valley into a beacon of hope for the poor.

Kerala-based startup ‘Mykare Health’ was founded by Senu Sam, Rahmathulla T M, and Joash Philipose with the aim of building India’s largest affordable healthcare network.

Bengaluru's Ajayan Namminipurthu started Sanathya Foundation to provide free medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and nebulisers, to people who cannot afford to buy new ones.

Looking for monitors for elderly with dementia? Hemesh Chadalavada from Hyderabad has created Alpha Monitor, a wearable device that helps caregivers monitor patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.

An ITC Fiama survey on mental health shows 80% of Indians trust their parents to back them in seeking therapy, signalling a change in how its perceived by Gen Z, millennials, and their parents.