Stronger, faster? No, just better will do


Bionic man: Mohammed Abad needed 100 operations to be normal again after he was run over by a car at the age of six.

Coming into the new year, there have been some depressing stories of hate – and bigotry. We really need to put some effort into becoming better – better human beings, that is.

THE new year has brought good news – to at least one person. He is getting a lot of love. And will be making love, too. Mohammed Abad is licking his chops, waiting for his big day.

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