Media coverage of anonymous kidney donation and related stories.
2026-02-20 · ManoramaNews.com
Dr. Thankam Subramonian, a native of Thiruvananthapuram, has become a noble example of humanitarianism after waging and winning a legal battle to donate an organ to someone not related by blood.
Watch video →2026-02-20 · OneIndia Karnataka
The story of Dr. Thankam Subramonian, who fought for a decade to donate her kidney to a stranger. A journey of persistence, legal battles, and altruism.
Watch video →2026-02-20 · Udayavani
A rare decision by a stranger that saved a life. Dr. Thankam (59) voluntarily donated one of her kidneys to a patient she had never met. The surgery was successfully performed at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
2026-02-19 · Prajavani
With permission from the High Court, doctor Dr. Thankam S. has donated a living kidney to a woman she did not know and is now encouraging awareness about organ donation.
Read article online →2026-02-19 · Malayala Manorama (Palakkad)
Bengaluru: A Malayali doctor donated a kidney to save the life of a person suffering from kidney disease. Dr. Thankam S. donated one of her kidneys to a patient who needed a transplant.
2026-02-18 · Mathrubhumi (Bangalore)
Malayali doctor donates kidney to a stranger suffering from kidney disease. Dr. Thankam Subramonian voluntarily donated one of her kidneys to a patient she did not know, guided by humanitarian values and a sense of social responsibility.
2026-02-18 · Mathrubhumi News (Malayalam)
It's not that I expect to change the world because of this one action... but if can help to even spark a conversation about organ donorship, I would feel I have succeeded. If we realize that we do not need our organs after death, and that it could end up saving/enhancing the lives of 5-7 other people, that would be a great thing...
Watch video →2026-02-18 · Vijay Karnataka
A kidney donation that changed a stranger's life. A woman from Rajasthan living in Bengaluru has donated her kidney to a person she did not know, giving them a new lease on life.
2026-02-18 · Mathrubhumi (Malayalam)
Dr. Thankam Subramonian is not someone who seeks publicity. She is a doctor who quietly chose to give part of her life so another person could live. While working in the medical field and witnessing suffering closely, she felt a deep responsibility toward humanity.
2026-02-17 · Happiest Health
Dr Thankam Subramonian says, she wanted to spread a message that kidney donation is safe to end the stigma around it.
Read article online →2026-02-17 · NewsFirst Kannada
In this day and age when most people hesitate to part with money to help people or even close relatives... this is a story of a doctor in Bangalore who's become the first person in Karnataka to voluntarily donate a kidney to a complete stranger with no expectation of monetary reward. This act is called non-directed donation. It is legal, voluntary, and one of the most powerful forms of generosity in modern medicine.
Watch video →2026-02-16 · Rajasthan Patrika
Doctor fought the system and donated her kidney to a stranger. A Bengaluru doctor chose to donate her kidney to an unknown woman after years of legal and administrative procedures, setting an extraordinary example of courage and kindness.
2026-02-15 · The Indian Express
The 58-year-old Bengaluru resident and fetal medicine consultant at Manipal Hospital is now recovering at home after successfully donating her kidney to a woman, also in her 50s.
Read article online →2026-02-15 · Daily Hunt (Vijay Karnataka)
Dr. Thankam donated her kidney to a stranger after winning a legal battle. Her act is described as a powerful example of humanity and service to society.
Read article online →2026 · Times of India
The Times of India shared this journey with readers—a reminder that acts of profound generosity can inspire many.
2026 · Dhinathanthi (Tamil)
Dr. Thangam voluntarily donated her kidney to a 56-year-old woman in need of a transplant. Both donor and recipient are recovering well.
2025-12-17 · Bangalore Mirror
High Court clears 58-year-old medic to donate kidney without expecting payment. The Karnataka High Court has permitted a 58-year-old doctor to donate one of her kidneys as an altruistic donor to any eligible recipient, without seeking monetary or other consideration.
Read article online →2025-12-16 · Livelaw.in
The Karnataka High Court has permitted a doctor to donate one of her kidneys to a deserving person as an altruistic donor without seeking any compensation. The 58-year-old doctor had approached the court after her application to the Hospital Based Authorization Committee was rejected.
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