We often hear the elderly speaking very enthusiastically about the life that they lead once. Young, strong and capable of moving mountains; yet as time goes on we need to pitch in and make their lives easier. Be it for Routine checkups to the doctor or the transportation from their home to another hospital to […]

Imagine for once that you meet with an accident and are severely injured, your brain has taken a hit, your hips are damaged, your leg needing to be operated upon. Saved by, Good Samaritans and taken to the nearest hospital, you have survived. But still your fate hangs in the balance in the Intensive care […]

She was a mother of two young kids, driving them off to the nearest summer camp. A lorry had hit her vehicle and there was blood everywhere. The next thing she knew was that she was in the hospital with injuries to her hand and leg. Her family shaken and scared but still intact. Her […]

Millions of people owe their lives to people whom they will never know or meet in their lifetime. They are none other than those people, who have donated their blood freely and without any reward – voluntary blood donors. Voluntary unpaid donors are the foundation of a safe blood supply which saves millions of human […]

What is Bombay Blood Group?? Bombay blood group or HH Blood Group is a rare blood group type that was first discovered in a patient of Bombay (Mumbai), India in the year 1952. It is a rare condition and has been reported in 1 of 10,000 individuals in India and 1 in a million people […]

Deepawali is one of the biggest and most celebrated festivals across India and the world. Deepawali is the time for fun and festivity. The preparations start many weeks in advance. People get their houses spic and span in anticipation of Goddess Lakshmi to visit their homes during this auspicious occasion. It is a festival of […]

My son Aditya was born on January 1991 and on his third birthday, we had a small party for him, but he was not feeling well all the day. As soon as the party was over, I put him to bed and he went to sleep immediately. Later that night I went to check on […]

Did you know when you choose to donate blood at donation centers; there are different types of donations you can give? The best type of donation for each individual depends on their blood type, physical characteristics, personal preferences, gender and the availability of convenient donation. Giving the right type of donation helps ensure the best […]

You are enjoying your ride back with your friend from Raasta Cafe, when suddenly, a speeding car rams into your bike at a crossroad and drives away without stopping. You somehow escape the accident with minor injuries. But your friend is down, unconscious and bleeding. You are in a state of shock. The few cars […]

First Aid for Heart attack If someone had heart attack …… • Help the person to sit down, rest, and try to keep calm. • Loosen the tight clothing if any. • Ask if the person takes any heart-related medication, for a known heart condition, and help them to take it. • If the pain […]