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‘I didn’t anticipate triplets’: Farah Khan on conceiving via IVF at 42 | Bollywood News

‘I didn’t anticipate triplets’: Farah Khan on conceiving via IVF at 42 | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 06:16 PM IST While directing her 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om, filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan was navigating a major personal challenge, having undergone two unsuccessful IVF attempts. In 2008, she welcomed triplets, Anya, Diva and Czar, with her husband Shirish Kunder. During a candid conversation with Shekhar Suman on his show Shekhar Tonite, Farah opened up about becoming a mother after 40 and her struggles with weight following the pregnancy. ‘Didn’t anticipate three babies’ During the episode, Farah Khan revealed that while she had hoped to become a mother through IVF, she never imagined she would welcome triplets. “3 ka anticipate nahi kiya tha lekin maine socha tha 1 toh hoga hi…I was 42 when I was trying IVF, 43 when I delivered toh mera woh daayra bhi paar ho chuka tha (I never anticipated having three babies, but I was certain I’d have at least one. I was 42 when I underwent IVF and 43 when I gave birth, so I had already crossed what is generally considered …

Reproductive endocrinologist shares 7 questions you should ask before choosing a fertility clinic: ‘What will it cost…’

Reproductive endocrinologist shares 7 questions you should ask before choosing a fertility clinic: ‘What will it cost…’

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Fertility treatment is deeply personal. It involves your time, emotions, finances, and most importantly, your hopes for the future. Yet many women begin treatment without fully understanding the clinic they are placing their trust in. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Radhika Sheth, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and medical director at Luma fertility, shares questions every woman should ask before moving forward with the fertility procedure at any clinic. Questions every woman should ask before choosing a fertility clinic. (Pexel) ​Also read | Gurgaon gynaecologist shares everyday lifestyle changes that may help boost fertility in women Q1. What are my chances of success based on my individual situation? Dr Radhika said, “When patients ask about success rates, I always remind them that fertility treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Your age, medical history, fertility diagnosis, and overall health all play a role in determining outcomes.” A trustworthy clinic will take the time to explain what success could realistically look like for you rather than relying on broad claims or generic numbers. The goal is not to …

Sambhavna Seth, Avinash Dwivedi welcome twins via surrogacy after miscarriages, failed IVF attempts: ‘Maha Diwali’

Sambhavna Seth, Avinash Dwivedi welcome twins via surrogacy after miscarriages, failed IVF attempts: ‘Maha Diwali’

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Actress Sambhavna Seth and her husband Avinash Dwivedi have welcomed twins — a baby girl and a baby boy — months after announcing that they were expecting through surrogacy. The couple shared the joyous update with fans on Instagram with two images, accompanied with an emotional message celebrating the arrival of their children. “Maha Diwali came early this year. Lakshmi aur Ganesh dono ghar aa gaye. Our Hearts Are Full Of Gratitude. HAR HAR MAHADEV,” the caption read. The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and members of the entertainment industry, with many celebrating the couple’s long-awaited journey to parenthood and calling the moment nothing short of a miracle. Sambhavna and Avinash’s journey to parenthood In April this year, Sambhavna Seth and Avinash Dwivedi had revealed that they were expecting through surrogacy. Sharing a photo of themselves, the couple had written, “We Are PREGNANT. Our most beautiful story is now in production, through love, hope, and SURROGACY. Countdown Begins.”   Over the years, the couple has been candid about their struggle …

Sambhavna Seth announces pregnancy via surrogacy after undergoing 7 IVF cycles, two miscarriages: ‘Countdown begins’

Sambhavna Seth announces pregnancy via surrogacy after undergoing 7 IVF cycles, two miscarriages: ‘Countdown begins’

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4 min readBengaluruApr 30, 2026 11:40 AM IST Sambhavna Seth has shared a heartwarming personal update, announcing that she and her husband Avinash Dwivedi are expecting their first child together. The actor, who recently opened up about going through seven painful IVF procedures and suffering a miscarriage, has now opted for surrogacy. Expressing her happiness, Sambhavna shared via Instagram, “We Are PREGNANT👶❤️Our most beautiful story is now in production, through love, hope, and SURROGACY Countdown Begins❤️.” See Sambhavna Seth’s pregnancy announcement here: Sambhavna Seth underwent seven IVF procedures Sambhavna Seth, known for her chartbuster songs and her stint on Bigg Boss 3, in a recent interview with Hauterrfly, opened up about her personal struggles and emotional journey. She revealed that she underwent seven IVF procedures and even went ahead with a pregnancy photoshoot, only to later suffer a heartbreaking miscarriage, sharing the challenges she has faced over the years. “I have gone through miscarriages and then I’ve reached here. I have had miscarriages, I’ve attempted 7 IVFs in all these years. Even before we got …

The science behind modern medicine

The science behind modern medicine

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The Delhi High Court permitted the extraction and cryopreservation of the sperm of an Indian Army soldier who is in a persistent vegetative state. His wife had sought permission for the extraction of her husband’s sperm, so that she could proceed with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment. In this context, the union budget 2026-27 announced a significant push for the biopharma and pharmaceutical sector. The “Biopharma SHAKTI” programme, announced with a total outlay of 10,000 crores over a period of 5 years, is an example.  The programme envisions transforming India into a global biomanufacturing hub through strengthened research programmes by establishing three new National Institutes for Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPERs). It also seeks to strengthen the existing infrastructure, and create a network of 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites.  Hence, the programme signals a shift towards strengthening domestic production of biologics and biosimilars with the already existing strength in small molecule production.  Also, in January 2026, Biologics X 3DCC Summit –  a landmark unified summit that merges two of India’s most influential scientific conferences: the 6th …

Support To Pregnant Women, Subsidised IVF & Rs 25K Cash: How Andhra Plans To Boost Fertility Rate | India News

Support To Pregnant Women, Subsidised IVF & Rs 25K Cash: How Andhra Plans To Boost Fertility Rate | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 23:36 IST Andhra Pradesh’s government introduced a new policy to tackle declining fertility rates and ageing population. CM Naidu proposes childbirth incentives Andhra Pradesh’s government introduced a new policy to tackle declining fertility rates and ageing population. CM Naidu proposes childbirth incentives. (PTI File) The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a new population management policy aimed at addressing the declining fertility rate and the long-term economic impact of an ageing population. Speaking in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the state must move beyond traditional family planning and instead focus on “population care”, with support systems for citizens throughout their lives. Naidu said a draft of the new policy has been placed before the Assembly and the public, and the government has invited suggestions and discussion over the next month before finalising the framework. Falling Fertility Rates The chief minister highlighted that falling fertility rates are already a major concern in countries such as Japan, South Korea and Italy, and similar trends are now …

Director of IVF centre held, sixth arrest in the case| India News

Director of IVF centre held, sixth arrest in the case| India News

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The Badlapur police arrested Dr Amol Patil, director of Malti IVF Centre in Thane, on Tuesday night, in connection with the alleged illegal human egg extraction and surrogacy racket. Dr Patil has been charged with operating an unauthorised IVF centre in Thane, for conducting illegal surrogacy procedures and selling human eggs. Police are also investigating his and the centre’s possible involvement in international surrogacy and human egg trafficking. Malti IVF Centre is registered in Nashik. Police are also investigating his and the centre’s possible involvement in international surrogacy and human egg trafficking. Malti IVF Centre is registered in Nashik. (Praful Gangurde/HT) Dr Patil is the sixth person arrested in the case. Recently, four women and one man were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the racket, which was being operated from an apartment in Badlapur. Sachin Gore, deputy commissioner of police, Zone 4, told Hindustan Times, “We had summoned Dr Patil to examine his role in the racket. The arrested agents and other accused were reporting directly to him. After interrogation, we arrested …

Govt. IVF services changing fertility landscape in Telangana; State-run hospitals log 190 infertility cases

Govt. IVF services changing fertility landscape in Telangana; State-run hospitals log 190 infertility cases

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IVF centres were inaugurated at Gandhi Hospital and the Modern Government Maternity Hospital (MGHM) Petlaburj in late 2024 with services ranging from infertility evaluation to assisted reproductive technologies.  | Photo Credit: File Photo After multiple failed infertility treatments at private hospitals, a 30-year-old woman from Alwal here has delivered a healthy baby girl following in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment at government-run Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad, highlighting the growing role of government healthcare institutions in providing advanced fertility services. The woman, married for seven years, approached the infertility outpatient department at Gandhi Hospital in February last year after several unsuccessful intrauterine insemination (IUI) attempts elsewhere. Following a detailed infertility work-up, doctors initiated medical ovulation induction. As there was no adequate response, she was taken up for IVF. She was monitored throughout the antenatal period and was admitted with preterm onset of labour, following which an emergency lower-segment caesarean section was performed on February 7. She delivered a female baby weighing 2 kilograms. The newborn was shifted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for monitoring in view …

Vikram Bhatt, wife Shwetambari sent to judicial custody in IVF fraud case

Vikram Bhatt, wife Shwetambari sent to judicial custody in IVF fraud case

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On December 9, a court in Udaipur ordered filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, to seven days` police prison for an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. On Tuesday, the couple`s lawyer requested that interim bail be granted for medical reasons. However, the court placed them in judicial custody. According to Advocate Manzoor Hussain, the accused`s lawyer filed an application for interim bail, urging that it be granted on medical grounds. If temporary bail is granted before the court session concludes, both individuals may be released for a brief period to undergo medical treatment. Everything depends on the court`s decision.” Vikram Bhatt and wife sent to judicial custody Later in the day, DSP Suryaveer Singh told the news agency, “The court has ordered that they be kept in judicial custody.” They will soon be transferred to the Central Jail in Udaipur.” Vikram and his wife were detained in Mumbai on December 7 and transported to Udaipur by police, where they appeared in court the next day. On December 9, they were remanded to seven …

Vikram Bhatt arrested in Rs 30 crore scam by IVF doctor

Vikram Bhatt arrested in Rs 30 crore scam by IVF doctor

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If the latest reports are to be believed, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been arrested in an alleged fraud case worth Rs 30 crore. This comes after a lookout notice was earlier issued against filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, and six other individuals in a fraud case by a renowned IVF doctor.  Vikram Bhatt arrested According to reports, the arrest was carried out in a joint operation by the Rajasthan Police and Mumbai Police at his sister‑in‑law’s residence. Following his arrest, the Rajasthan Police are now expected to seek a transit remand from the Bandra Court to transfer Bhatt to Udaipur. Seven days prior to the arrest, Udaipur Police had allegedly issued a lookout notice against Vikram Bhatt, his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, and six other individuals accused of defrauding Dr  Ajay Murdia, founder of the Indira Group of Companies. They were accused of defrauding the doctor of Rs 30 crore. The notice required all the accused to appear before the Udaipur Police by December 8. The notice also barred them from travelling abroad without permission. About the …