Malvika Iyer

Malvika Iyer was only 13 when she lost both her hands in a grenade explosion. She speaks about the surgical errors that occurred when doctors were trying to save her life, and how they proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Seventeen years ago, a little girl wanted to fix a pair of torn jeans with glue. She had the article of clothing, she had the glue, and all she needed to finish the job was an object to press against the tear once she was done sticking it.

If ever there was a lesson on turning a tough situation on its heel and coming out as a survivor, no one could teach it better than Mumbai's Malvika Iyer. A motivational speaker and activist now, Ms Iyer lost both her hands after a freak accident when she was just 13. Her story, shared on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page, is touching a chord with...

Malvika Iyer was only 13 when she lost both her hands in a grenade explosion. She speaks about the surgical errors that occurred when doctors were trying to save her life, and how they proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Seventeen years ago, a little girl wanted to fix a pair of torn jeans with glue. She had the article of clothing, she had the glue, and all she needed to finish the job was an object to press against the tear once she was done sticking it.

If ever there was a lesson on turning a tough situation on its heel and coming out as a survivor, no one could teach it better than Mumbai's Malvika Iyer. A motivational speaker and activist now, Ms Iyer lost both her hands after a freak accident when she was just 13. Her story, shared on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page, is touching a chord with...