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Organ donation is a practice twice-blessed

The science behind generosity is worth pausing over. When you give, the brain releases dopamine and oxytocin — the neurotransmitters of trust, attachment and social bonding. Giving makes you feel lighter, calmer and more connected. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:36 am IST

Haryana emerging as model state in organ donation: Rao

Rao specially mentioned the case in which the PGIMS Rohtak team transported a kidney via an army helicopter to the Army Command Hospital in Chandimandir. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on May 28, 2026 04:14 am IST

Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortage

Rare lung transplant at Apollo saves a life; spotlight on India's organ donor shortage
Published on May 24, 2026 10:33 am IST

Brain-dead Bhiwani man gives new lease of life to 3

Organ donor Vishal (HT Photo)
Published on May 17, 2026 06:00 am IST

Harish Rana’s death symbolises dignity even at the end of life: Supreme Court

Harish Rana’s death symbolises dignity even at the end of life: Supreme Court
Published on May 14, 2026 06:30 am IST

Organ donation document forgery racket probe to cover hospitals too: Kochi City Police Commissioner

Organ donation document forgery racket probe to cover hospitals too: Kochi City Police Commissioner
Published on May 11, 2026 10:46 pm IST

Will, and Grace: Charles Assisi writes on euthanasia

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(HT Illustration: Rahul Pakarath)
Updated on May 09, 2026 03:59 pm IST

14-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure undergoes transplant in Delhi

The patient is currently under observation in the cardiac surgery ICU, hospital officials said (HT)
Published on May 04, 2026 05:48 am IST

Boy with end-stage heart failure get new lease of life as army wife's family decides to donate her organs

Boy with end-stage heart failure get new lease of life as army wife's family decides to donate her organs
Published on May 03, 2026 03:17 pm IST

Panchkula: Three green corridors created to transport organs from brain-dead donor

Hundreds of vehicles were halted to provide a continuous green signal for the ambulances. (HT Photo)
Published on May 03, 2026 07:02 am IST

Donor heart transported from Rohtak to Delhi in 85 mins through ‘green corridor’

Donor heart travels 98km to Delhi via ‘green corridor’
Published on Apr 13, 2026 08:38 am IST

Maha to roll out ‘hub-and-spoke’ model to boost organ donation and transplant

During the meeting, presentations were made by hospitals, including referral centres in Amravati and Nashik, Aundh Civil Hospital, Thane Civil Hospital and Pt Bhimsen Joshi Hospital in Mira-Bhayandar on their work in organ donation and transplantation (HT)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 08:30 am IST

Satara-born MS student dies after 14-month battle in California hospital

Comatose Satara-born student’s fight for life ends after 14 months in California hosp
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 10:49 am IST

‘In a happy place now’: Harish Rana's family hold last rites, to donate organs

Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia case, cremated with respect at Green Park crematorium in the morning, in New Delhi, India,
Published on Mar 25, 2026 05:47 pm IST

PGIMER honors organ donor families for selfless courage

Through their selfless decisions, the donor families contributed to saving 52 patients. (HT File)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 04:14 am IST

Organ transplantation: 217 registered hospitals fail to report data on National Registry Portal in 2025

Organ transplantation: 217 registered hospitals fail to report data on National Registry Portal in 2025
Published on Mar 10, 2026 04:04 pm IST

Delhi signs MoU with Centre to set up state level organ transplant body, streamline process

Government hospitals in Delhi will also receive assistance to develop organ retrieval centres and transplant facilities, chief minister Rekha Gupta said. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/representative image)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 03:58 am IST

Boy, 7, declared brain dead; family donates organs saving 4 lives in Bengaluru

The boy was recently brought to KIMS (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) Hospitals in Mahadevapura in a critical condition from another hospital following a road traffic accident.
Published on Feb 27, 2026 11:00 am IST

India AI Impact Summit a turning point of future global AI use: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during a public meeting on the inauguration of India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedication of the entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation along with other various projects, in Meerut on Sunday.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 07:52 am IST

PM Modi hails AI Summit, warns against digital fraud in Mann Ki Baat

The PM drew attention to two exhibits that, he said, left world leaders “deeply impressed”. One, at Amul’s pavilion, showed how AI-powered tools are being used to monitor animal health. The second focused on the preservation of India’s cultural heritage through technology.
Updated on Feb 22, 2026 02:54 pm IST

By donating organs to others, deceased Kerala baby now immortal: Jharkhand CM

By donating organs to others, deceased Kerala baby now immortal: Jharkhand CM
Published on Feb 19, 2026 09:58 pm IST

800 school students from Himachal experience public healthcare at PGIMER in Chandigarh

800 school students from Himachal experience public healthcare at PGIMER in Chandigarh
Published on Feb 13, 2026 06:09 pm IST

Bengal teacher, family arrested for mother’s eye donation released on bail

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Published on Feb 12, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Bengal cops arrest school teacher after donating mother’s eyes, trigger backlash

Ganadarpan was set up in 1977 as a cultural organisation to create awareness about organ donation.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 03:56 am IST

Chandigarh: Mishap victim gives new lease of life to 3 by donating organs

Donor Harpinder Singh (HT File)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:22 am IST

Pune logs 79 cadaver organ donations in 2025, highest in Maha

ZTCC Pune coordinated 79 deceased organ donations and benefitted 207 patients in 2025, emerging as Maharashtra’s leading city for cadaver organ donation. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Jan 06, 2026 04:50 am IST

Chandigarh: 44-year-old brain-dead Haryana man saves five lives

The patient’s wife agreed to organ donation, honouring his lifelong belief in helping others. (HT File Photo)
Published on Dec 01, 2025 06:04 am IST

SC asks Centre to frame national policy, uniform rules on organ transplantation

SC asks Centre to frame national policy, uniform rules on organ transplantation
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 01:03 pm IST

Kerala man arrested for trafficking Indians to Iran in organ donation scam

In February 2025, an Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against Madhu, who had been residing in Iran.
Published on Nov 14, 2025 02:06 pm IST

Report: Good.To.Go. Death Literacy Festival

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The Good.To.Go. Death Literacy Festival opened with a panel discussion on “What does dying in India look like right now?” (GoodToGo Death Literacy Festival)
Published on Oct 24, 2025 11:42 am IST