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Focuses on figures whose reputations were destroyed due to scandals, rumors, or accusations.

Prajwal Revanna and the Weight of Stigma

Prajwal Revanna, born into the influential political family of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, rose to prominence as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha, representing the Hassan constituency. However, in 2024, his career and reputation suffered a severe blow due to allegations of sexual misconduct that sent

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Dileep and the Stigma of a Tarnished Reputation

Public perception can be unforgiving, especially when a figure in the entertainment industry faces serious allegations. One such case is that of Malayalam actor Dileep, whose career and personal life became entangled in a web of controversy, leading to stigma that continues to shadow him. The Allegations and Their Impact

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Bhagwant Mann: Overcoming Alcoholism and the Stigma Attached to It

In India, addiction—especially alcoholism—is often viewed through a lens of moral judgment rather than as a health issue. Public figures who struggle with addiction face not only personal battles but also immense societal scrutiny. Bhagwant Mann, the Chief Minister of Punjab, is one such leader who has openly

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Martha Stewart: The Stigma of Scandal and the Art of Reinvention

Martha Stewart, once the undisputed queen of home living, found herself at the center of a financial scandal that led to her imprisonment. The stigma of being a convicted felon threatened to overshadow her decades-long career. Yet, in a remarkable act of resilience, she not only reclaimed her status but

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Lance Armstrong: The Rise, Fall, and Stigma of a Disgraced Champion

Few athletes have experienced a public downfall as dramatic as Lance Armstrong. Once celebrated as a symbol of resilience and triumph over adversity, Armstrong’s legacy was shattered by one of the most infamous doping scandals in sports history. The stigma surrounding his name remains strong, yet his story is

23 Feb 2025 2 min read

Lakshmi Agarwal: A Story of Courage, Stigma, and Triumph

On a seemingly ordinary day in 2005, Lakshmi Agarwal’s life took a tragic turn when she became the victim of a brutal acid attack. At just 15 years old, she faced an ordeal that would test her strength in unimaginable ways. Yet, from that moment of devastation emerged a

22 Feb 2025 2 min read

Babalwa Mbono: Overcoming TB Stigma and Becoming a Voice for Change

Tuberculosis (TB) is not just a disease—it is a condition wrapped in layers of stigma and misunderstanding. For Babalwa Mbono, a woman from South Africa, TB was not just a personal health battle but a fight against social rejection, isolation, and deep-seated fears within her community. The Diagnosis That

22 Feb 2025 2 min read

Elizabeth Glaser: Fighting HIV Stigma with Courage and Action

In the early 1980s, Elizabeth Glaser was living the life of a happy mother, completely unaware that a simple blood transfusion during childbirth had changed her life forever. The transfusion had unknowingly given her HIV, and without knowing her status, she had transmitted the virus to her daughter, Ariel, through

21 Feb 2025 2 min read

The Tragedy and Triumph of Oscar Wilde: A Life Stained by Stigma

Oscar Wilde was a literary genius, a master of wit, and a man who captivated audiences with his sharp intellect and dazzling prose. However, behind his flamboyant persona and literary success lay a tragic story of social rejection, public humiliation, and personal downfall due to the stigma surrounding his homosexuality.

21 Feb 2025 2 min read

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