Husband saves wife's life by donating his kidney to her

Mr N. Arumugam donated a kidney to his wife, Mrs Saras Adiya, as she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 2013. PHOTO: TAMIL MURASU
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SINGAPORE (TABLA!) - On Feb 14, Mr N. Arumugam gave his wife, Mrs Saras Adiya, a big hug.

He has been giving her either a piece of jewellery or a bouquet of flowers every Valentine's Day since they got married 40 years ago. But this one was special.

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