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Updated February 20th, 2020 at 20:50 IST

Woman of steel: Malvika Iyer's journey from a bomb blast survivor to UN speaker

From surviving a bomb blast to becoming a global inspiration, the incredible journey of the 28-year-old Malvika Iyer is one of its kind

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
Woman of steel: Malvika Iyer's journey from bomb blast survivor to UN speaker
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“Bomb blast survivor. President awardee. Motivational speaker. Disability activist. model. World Economic Forum Global Shaper” reads the bio of Dr Malvika Iyer's Instagram handle. From surviving a bomb blast to becoming a global inspiration, the incredible journey of the 28-year-old UN speaker is one of its kind. 

Silver Linings

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Iyer was only 13-year-old when a gruesome bomb blast blew her arm off. However, a surgical error by the doctors in stitching her arm became a boon. While treating her after the blast, doctors left the stump of her right hand with a bone protruding out which she now uses as her only finger in the right hand. Using her extraordinary finger for typing, she eventually overcame all the hurdles to become a PhD scholar and an international motivational speaker. 

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On February 18, Iyer took to Twitter to share a post on her birthday. The caption in which she wished herself on her birthday perfectly reflected her positive attitude towards life. In the post, she also described her journey see-sawing between life and death saying that every achievement has been ‘precious to her.’ Read everything she had to say:

Soon after the post hit the internet, people dished out all sorts of comments from wishing her on her birthday to calling her their inspiration.

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Published February 20th, 2020 at 20:50 IST

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