NDTV / Updated: Feb 18, 2026
For BigOHealth's Gaurav Kumar, the journey that began with his mother's terminal prognosis but evolved into a broader effort to ensure that in India's cancer fight is determined by what is possible.
Digit / Updated: Feb 20, 2026
When you first meet Gaurav and Shubham, the co-founders of BigOHealth, they do not immediately strike you as traditional healthcare people. In fact, they do not really possess any background in the medical space.
News18 / Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Behind the technology lies a deeply personal story. Gaurav Rajput, a 24-year-old computer science graduate, began working on BigOHealth in 2018 as a student project. What started as a simple academic exercise later transformed into a mission-driven startup. When his mother was diagnosed with cancer, Gaurav found himself speechless and confused, much like countless families facing similar diagnoses.
The Sunday Guardian / Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Speaking to The Sunday Guardian, Kumar clarified that BigOHealth is not designed to replace doctors, but to function as a decision-support layer within India's overstretched healthcare ecosystem. His mother's survival well beyond her initial prognosis strengthened his conviction that timely direction and specialised care can alter outcomes.
NDTV Video / Updated: Feb 18, 2026
In 2023, 27-year-old Gaurav Kumar walked into a leading cancer hospital expecting clarity. He walked out with a timeline. His 49-year-old mother had been diagnosed with stage IV gallbladder carcinoma. The doctors were direct. Three months, he was told. Focus on love, care and family. Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Kumar recalls the moment as one that "reduced the future to a number". I wasn't just scared of losing my mother, he told NDTV. I was terrified because I didn't know what to do next.
Times of India / Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Cancer treatment frequently generates a paper trail exceeding 1,000 pages. Oncovault leverages AI to process this data into actionable insights. Kumar explains, "AI ensures only legitimate documents and medical images are uploaded, the platform analyses patient data to find the most compatible oncologists, AI generates a summary of the case history, saving doctors vital time during consultations." Doctors always have the option to review the source data if they wish to verify the AI-generated summary, he added.
Times Life / Updated: Feb 18, 2026
The founder is Gaurav Rajput. He's 24. He started working on the idea back in 2018 as a college assignment. Just another student project at the time. But when his mother fell ill, the idea took on weight. Real weight.
YourStory / Updated: Apr 2021
YourStory features BigOHealth's initiative to provide free doctor consultations and making healthcare accessible to all.
Quartz / Updated: 2021
Quartz highlights the surge in telemedicine platforms including BigOHealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KR Asia / Updated: 2021
KR Asia explores how BigOHealth is bridging the healthcare gap in remote areas of India through technology.
Curly Tales / Updated: 2021
Curly Tales features BigOHealth among India's top telemedicine platforms for online doctor consultations.
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Times of India / Updated: Feb 18, 2026Cancer treatment frequently generates a paper trail exceeding 1,000 pages. Oncovault leverages AI to process this data into actionable insights. Kumar explains, "AI ensures only legitimate documents and medical images are uploaded, the platform analyses patient data to find the most compatible oncologists, AI generates a summary of the case history, saving doctors vital time during consultations." Doctors always have the option to review the source data if they wish to verify the AI-generated summary, he added.From Grief to Purpose: The Son Turning His Mother's Cancer Battle into Hope for Millions
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