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Mental illness portrayed onscreen

October 29, 2012
People who suffer from mental disorders or mental illness are an integral part of our society. They are called by many names – mentally challenged, ‘special’, differently abled and a variety of other names – some of …
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Amitabh Bachchan to receive a mobile diabetes testing unit on his 70th birthday

October 11, 2012
Big B who just will turn 70 tomorrow is set to receive a very special gift – a mobile diabetes testing unit. He is being presented the unit by the charity Silver Star which was founded by Britain’s Asian MP Keith Vaz. Amitabh …
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Sushil Kumar, Vijendar Singh and their fellow Olympians fight for polio eradication

August 6, 2012
With WHO taking India of the 'polio-endemic list',  Indian Olympians have appealed to all parents to get their children vaccinated on time. A nation needs to remain polio-free for three consecutive years before WHO declares …
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Bollywood’s de-stress mantra? Music!

July 6, 2012
"I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music," Albert Einstein once said. And many of our Bollywood stars, who wake up to a tune and sleep to one, would agree. Music is the essential …
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Beti B gets polio drops

April 20, 2012
Mega star Amitabh Bachchan, who has been associated with the government polio eradication campaign, has said that his granddaughter was given polio drops Tuesday in his presence. "Day before yesterday (Tuesday), my little …
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Bollywood movies spreading awareness about rare diseases

April 10, 2012
Progeria, autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer's, Asperger syndrome -- movies on these rare diseases would have typically been the themes of documentaries until a few years ago. But not any more. Bollywood, so associated with escapist …
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Amitabh Bachchan experiences abdominal pain, to undergo CT-scan

April 10, 2012
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Amitabh Bachchan to be honoured for his polio work

April 6, 2012
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is Unicef's brand ambassador against polio, says he will be honoured for his contribution to the cause. "And the organisation that acknowledges social work for a cause, will honour yours truly for …
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Amitabh Bachchan doing well post abdominal surgeries, greets fans outside home

March 12, 2012
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan appeared to have recovered well from his abdominal surgeries when he came out to greet his fans and thanked them for their "love and enthusiasm". The 69-year-old, in a white kurta pyajama, Sunday …
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Amitabh Bachchan getting stronger, better

March 9, 2012
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says his condition is much better since he was discharged from hospital following two abdominal surgeries. "I repair well dear ones. My movements are getting stronger and better by the day. The strength …
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Big B ecstatic that India is polio-free

February 27, 2012
Amitabh Bachchan, who is a Unicef goodwill ambassador, is happy India is a polio-free nation now and says it is the result of hard work by some institutions. The Bollywood megastar posted that Rod Curtis, communication …
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Big B discharged after undergoing two surgeries for inguinal hernia

February 24, 2012
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was discharged from the Seven Hills Hospital here late Thursday after a 12-day stay post two abdominal surgeries. He was discharged at 9.30 p.m. and was accompanied home by his wife Jaya Bachchan. The …
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Amitabh Bachchan doing well, to be discharged soon

February 21, 2012
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will be released "in a day or two" from the SevenHills Hospital, where he is recuperating following two abdominal surgeries. "Amitabh's health is improving. Doctors will take a call regarding his …
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Big B’s medical issues keep him grounded

February 16, 2012
Amitabh Bachchan, who is recuperating from two recent abdominal surgeries, says some new medical issues have emerged, and it is likely that his stay at the Seven Hills Hospital here may be further extended. "I seek …
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