7 key moments from our meeting of global leaders in India
WEF Debate: A Tryst with Pluralism with NDTV.
WORLD BANK
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Building a More Disability-Inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World
UN WOMEN
From where I stand: “Being a person with disability is challenging. Being a woman with disability adds extra challenges”
“Since I was disabled, everyone was convinced that my life was over.” Malvika proved them wrong
International Day of the Girl Child 2017
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Shoot for the stars – India Perspectives (Ministry of External Affairs)
A beautiful moment captured when the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Dr. Iyer “अभूतपूर्व नारी” which means “Phenomenal Woman”!
President Kovind presented the Nari Shakti Puraskar to Dr Malvika Iyer.
Women Achievers – Ministry of Women & Child Development
In Conversation with Dr. Malvika Iyer, Motivational Speaker and Disability Rights Activist– DD India
MyGovIndia: You cannot miss this interesting conversation of @MalvikaIyer on her inspirational journey of becoming a disability rights activist & model for accessible fashion
UNITED NATIONS
Motivational Speech at the United Nations Headquarters: Closing session Launch of CEDAW for Youth, Youth Forum (CSW 61)
Meet MalvikaIyer, who shows anything is possible even in the face of adversity
DECCAN CHRONICLE
Spreading inclusive love
An IYER for the differently-able
Fashioning a new life
One among the 100 Change Agents and Newsmakers of the decade!
Against life’s greatest odds
Getting the ball rolling on inclusivity
SAP
SAP’s Forward Thinkers working towards gender equality
SAP Forward Thinkers’ Podcast – Apple Podcasts Preview
THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
Your daily dose of inspiration: After losing her hands at the age of 13, Malvika Iyer is now a world famous motivational speaker
Making Lemonade out of the Lemons Life Threw at her
Why you need to read graphic novel MAI to really understand Malvika Iyer’s story
Their’s is a shared dream
International Women’s Day: President Kovind honours 39 achievers with ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’
We Just Can’t Travel Alone, Say Diffabled
HUFFPOST
‘Being A Person With Disability Is Challenging. Being A Woman With Disability Adds Extra Challenges.’
WhatFeministsWear
THE HINDU
Phenomenal woman, that’s her
It’s unfair to students
How birds of a feather found followers
The pursuit of happiness
Women achievers honoured
Where there is a will there is a way
TED TALKS
The only Disability in life is a bad attitude | Malvika Iyer | TEDxIIMKozhikode
Inclusion starts from within: Malvika Iyer at TEDxYouth@Chennai
THE STRAITS TIMES
Only disability in life is a bad attitude, says Indian activist and motivational speaker Malvika Iyer
Champions for a more inclusive society
THE TIMES OF INDIA
She makes a difference with her grit
Sketching a fighter’s tale
I’m Possible
Rise With India – Story To Take Inspiration From Malvika Iyer
Losing Both Hands In A Blast Didn’t Stop This Woman From Cooking Or Making Vikas Khanna Proud!
International Women’s Day: The inspiring journey of a bomb blast survivor who is all set to receive Nari Shakti Puraskar
Live life king size
Summit helps disabled persons help themselves
Blast survivor, blind entrepreneur ignite minds
Clothes that make the cut: Adaptive clothing
Double Amputee Malvika Iyer, Praised By Chef Vikas Khanna For Her Cooking, Finally Gets A Ph.D.
TEDx Youth@Chennai: Tales of struggle and creativity inspire ..
TWITTER
She survived a bomb blast at 13 and is inspiring others with her story
THE INDIAN EXPRESS
Meet Malvika Iyer, the PhD scholar and Disability Rights Activist whose photo everyone’s sharing
Survived a bomb blast at 13, she went on to speak at the UN: Malvika Iyer’s inspiring life story
Girl who lost her hands in a blast cooks for the first time; finds a fan in Vikas Khanna
International Women’s Day: 4 women survivors who beat all odds to become leaders
Inspiring: This girl lost both hands in blast at 13, now wins praise from noted chef Vikas Khanna for her cooking
World Disability Day: All you need to know about International Day of Disabled Persons 2019
READER’S DIGEST
Sense and Sensitivity
THE WEEK
Bilateral amputee Malvika Iyer’s doctoral thesis should be an eye-opener
Able to inspire
Cover Story
POPSUGAR
INTERNATIONAL NEWS CHANNELS
World Economic Forum: What worries South Asia’s young people, and what they’re doing about it
TVN 24: “Spójrz na mnie, jestem doktorem bez dłoni”
Wprost: Straciła dłonie gdy miała 13 lat, nie poddała się. Teraz inspiruje ludzi na całym świecie
Tomorrow Makers, Economic Times: Meet the unstoppable Malvika Iyer-Bomb Blast Survivor, Ted Speaker, Model & more
Gulf News:How a grenade blast survivor overcame disability to inspire change
Business Standard: How a woman grenade blast survivor overcame disability to inspire change
NDTV: World Disability Day: Both Hands Lost In Blast 17 Years Ago, How She Turned Her Life Around
NDTV: She Lost Both Hands In Bomb Blast. Her Story Is A Lesson In Winning Life
Rediff: Malvika Iyer’s amazing story of grit!
The Better India: She Lost Both Hands to a Bomb Blast 13 Years Ago, Today She Is a Global Icon!
The Better India:This 28-Year-Old Global Icon’s Story Proves the Power of a Mother’s Love and Determination
The Better India: She Cooked for the First Time After Losing Her Hands, Impressing Vikas Khanna & Many Others
Hindustan Times: She lost both hands in a blast, then a surgical error became a ‘silver lining’
News 18: After Losing Both Arms in Blast, a Surgical Error Became ‘Boon in Disguise’ for Woman
Republic: Woman Of Steel: Malvika Iyer’s Journey From A Bomb Blast Survivor To UN Speaker
Mid-Day: Malvika Iyer: A Bomb Blast Survivor Who Lived To Tell Her Story
Popxo: Blast Survivor Dr Malvika Iyer Rebuilt Her Life To Fight Stigma Against Disability
NDTV: Blast Survivor Got Her “Only Finger” After Surgery. Her Story
Times Now: A bomb blast blew up her hands and a surgical error helped her write PhD thesis
NewzHook: Social worker Malvika Iyer’s video highlights challenges faced by disabled people during COVID-19
Zee News: How a 13-year-old who lost hands, got legs paralyzed in grenade attack, overcame disability
The Asian Age:Spreading inclusive love
Mid- Day: Incredible woman! Bomb blast survivor Malvika Iyer is an inspiration to us all
Scroll: At 13 years old, Malvika Iyer lost both her hands in an accident. A graphic novel tells her story
The News Minute: Sriram’s graphic novel ‘MAI’ tells the story of a bomb blast survivor
Deccan Herald: Attitude is everything
D T Next: Cooking up a storm to disprove disability stereotypes
D T Next: Blast survivor’s tale gets life in graphic novel
STORYPICK: Girl Who Lost Hands In Bomb Blast, Cooks For 1st Time And Has Vikas Khanna And Others Impressed!
ScoopWhoop: Losing Both Her Hands In A Bomb Blast Didn’t Stop Her From Cooking & It’s All Kinds Of Inspiring
The Hitavada: The Gritty Survivor
Daily Bhaskar: Malvika Iyer Lost Her Arms In A Bikaner Bomb Blast; Now The Gritty Woman Is A Model, Motivational Speaker And Is Also An Activist
The Logical Indian: From Bomb Blast Survivor To UN Speaker: The Story Of Malvika Iyer
The Telegraph: Back with a blast, 2 years on – Teen shines in exam after losing forearms in freak mishap
DNA: Never say die
My Nation: Life gave her a grenade, she turned it into a spark…
YourStory: ‘Fight and you will survive:’ Bomb blast survivor Malvika Iyer on rebuilding a worthy life
Daily Bhaskar: Life Took This Fashionista’s Hands So She Grew Wings
BoldSky: A Bomb Blast Survivor Who Never Played The Victim Card
News Meter: Meet Dr Malvika Iyer, double amputee and PhD scholar, who works to create an inclusive society
The Red Elephant Foundation: She Rose Like The Phoenix
Unsungs: A story of grit and absolute determination. A story of pure inspiration, the life of Dr. Malvika Iyer.
Nyakaa: POWER DAUGHTER: MALVIKA IYER’S INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY
Be Bold People: The bomb blast survivor who never played the victim card
Women of Courage: A Bomb Blast Survivor, A Bilateral Amputee, A Social Worker And A Motivational speaker – Malvika Iyer
WE TRIUMPH: FROM A DEADLY EXPLOSION- A VICTOR EMERGES
The Weekend Leader: Grenade Blast Survivor is now a Beacon of Hope for Disabled People around the World
Moms and stories: Malvika Iyer on being a bomb blast survivor and on her mom
Momspresso: Girl Who Lost Her Hands In A Bomb Blast At Age 13 Reveals How She Typed Her Ph.D. Thesis
Sortiwa: Both Hands Lost In Blast 17 Years Ago, How She Turned Her Life Around
Point Blank 7: Stop Judging People With Disability
Maharashtra Today: How a woman grenade blast survivor overcame disability to inspire change
The ‘Malvika Effect’ – unshackled by the past, undaunted by the future
Chennai Live 104.8 FM: Women Achievers from Chennai
Women In The World: Meet Women in the World’s Emerging Leaders
Mashable: People with disabilities destroy stigma on Twitter with #DisabledAndCute
Chennai insider: 50 Most Influential People Of 2020
Amanta Scott: IMPRESSIONS OF MALVIKA IYER
Mental Illness and… Disability Advocacy
The Free Press Journal: How you can take a picture with Inclu – the mascot of India Inclusion
LADEPECHE: Montauban: A calendar for the cause of women
One World News: ‘Love has nothing to do with Disability’, Story of Malvika Iyer will leave you inspired
Delhi stories: In an array of tweets, which reflect the sheer optimism with which she looks at life.” Read story of @MalvikaIyer
Learning Matters: In conversation with Dr. Malvika Iyer
New 18: Malvika Iyer, Who Lost Her Hands In Mishap, Is Winning Internet With Her Reply To A Troll
RVCJ Media
BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Girl Power: Indian Women Who Broke the Rules
‘GIFTED’ : Inspiring stories of People with Disabilities (A national bestseller)
Women of Pure Wonder: Vision, Valour, Victor – Vodafone Foundation
EShe: She lost her arms so she armed herself with courage instead
Femina: Post Surviving Grenade Attack, Woman Writes Thesis With 1 Remaining Finger
Women in Leadership: Portraits of Women Redefining Disability
JFW: Scars That Leave Behind A Story!
The Brew Magazine: Across seven seas and further
Culturama Living: A Strong Heart, Stronger Deeds
Women Exclusive: Happiness! The ultimate destination.
The Man: Live to Tell
SENHORA: Fight against all odds and you are sure to win
Femina: Looking beyond limitations
NAARI: No stopping this warrior Malvika Iyer fighting a mindset
Friday Magazine: ‘I’m glad both my hands were blown off’
Dinathanthi Devathai
Femina: From Disability To ‘This’ Ability, Dr Malvika Iyer Is An Inspiration To All
REGIONAL NEWS CHANNELS
NDTV: Malvika Iyer: 17 साल पहले बम ब्लास्ट में गंवा दिए थे दोनों हाथ, इस तरह जीती जिंदगी की जंग, बनीं मिसाल
Asianet News: हादसे में दोनों हाथ गंवाने के बाद भी मिसाल बनी ये लड़की, कामयाबी ऐसी की राष्ट्रपति ने भी दिए अवॉर्ड…
Dainik Bhaskar: 13 Yr. में ग्रेनेड के धमाके में उड़ गये थे दोनों हाथ, अब कर रही है ये बड़ा काम
Amarujala: 17 साल पहले 13 साल की उम्र में गंवा दिए थे दोनों हाथ, पढ़िए मालविका की प्रेरणादायक कहानी
Aaj Tak: हादसे में इस लड़की ने खो दिए थे दोनों हाथ, फिर किया ये बड़ा कारनामा
Aaj Tak: इस लड़की के नहीं है दोनों हाथ, मगर इस वजह से दुनिया में है मशहूर!
Live Hindustan: जज्बे को सलाम! बम धमाके में गंवाए थे दोनों हाथ, ऐसा हौसला देख दुनिया हुई दीवानी
Prabhat Khabhar: हिम्मत और आशावादी जज्बे का नाम है मालविका
Dainik Bhaskar: 9 महिलाओं का संघर्ष, जो देगा शक्ति: नवराित्र पर हम ऐसी नौ महिलाओं की कहानियां लाए हैं, जिन्होंने जीवन में संघर्ष कर अलग मुकाम हासिल किया है। किसी ने उपेक्षा काे पराजित किया तो किसी ने खुद मौत का सामना कर दूसरों का भविष्य संवारा।”
The Publisher: हादसे में दोनों हाथ गंवाने के बाद भी मालविका लोगो के लिए बनी मिसाल
Daily Hunt: हादसे में दोनों हाथ गंवाने के बाद भी मालविका लोगो के लिए बनी मिसाल
Dainik Bhaskar: Apne saath duniya ke liye bhi bani prerna
Sakshi: అవును నిజమే.. అయితే ఏంటి?
News18: Women’s Day 2021: இரண்டு கைகளை இழந்தாலும் தன்னம்பிக்கையை இழக்காத மாளவிகா ஐயர்..
Mathrubhumi: തന്നെ കളിയാക്കിയ ട്രോളിന് മറുപടി കൊടുത്തു; ട്വിറ്ററില് കൈയടി നേടി ഡോ. മാളവിക അയ്യര്
Vikatan: “உதாசீனப்படுத்தும் கண்களில் உள்ளது ஊனம்!” – ஐ.நா-வின் பாலின சமத்துவக் குழு உறுப்பினர் மாள்விகா
Vikatan: “என் சோதனைகளுக்குப் பரிசு… இந்த ஐ.நா. சபை வாய்ப்பு!” – மாற்றுத்திறனாளி மாளவிகா #CelebrateWomen #womensday
Kumudam Snehithi: தன்னம்பிக்கை பெண்
Dinathanthi
Manorama Online: 17 വർഷം മുമ്പ് ബോംബ് സ്ഫോടനത്തിൽ കൈകൾ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടു; ഇന്ന് ലോകമറിയുന്ന പ്രചോദാത്മക പ്രഭാഷക…
Asianet: മാളവിക അയ്യര്; 17 വര്ഷം മുമ്പ് ഗ്രനേഡ് പൊട്ടി കൈകള് നഷ്ടമായി, ഇന്ന് ലോകത്തിന് മുഴുവന് മാതൃക…
Manorama Online: ‘കൗതുകം തോന്നി അത് പോക്കറ്റിലാക്കി, തിരിച്ചറിഞ്ഞപ്പോഴേക്കും കൈപ്പത്തികൾ നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടിരുന്നു’…
Mathrubhumi: കൈപ്പത്തിയില്ല; പക്ഷേ, ഒരുപാട് പേർക്ക് വഴികാട്ടിയാണ് മാളവിക……
Matrubhumi: എന്നെ നോക്കൂ, കൈകളില്ലാത്ത എനിക്ക് പിഎച്ച്ഡി ഉണ്ട്……
Dr. Malvika Iyer 