Daily Archives: 04/08/2025

Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi

Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi (March 31, 1865 – February 26, 1887) was a trailblazing Indian woman, recognized as one of the first Indian female physicians to earn a degree in Western medicine. Born as Yamuna in Kalyan, Maharashtra, in a Marathi Chitpavan Brahmin family, she was married at age nine to Gopalrao Joshi, a widower […]

Dr. A.K. Rairu Gopal

The Life of Dr. A.K. Rairu Gopal: The Heart of the “Two-Rupee Doctor” Imagine a small town in Kerala where a doctor’s door was always open, where the poorest could find care for just two rupees, and where a kind smile and a stethoscope brought hope to millions. This was the world of Dr. A.K. […]

What are CLOCCs?

What are CLOCCs? Cytotoxic Lesions of the Corpus Callosum (CLOCCs) are transient lesions primarily affecting the splenium (the posterior part) of the corpus callosum. They are characterized by restricted diffusion on MRI scans and are typically reversible, with a mild clinical course. These lesions are secondary to various underlying causes and are not a primary […]

Russell Valentine Gardner

Russell Valentine Gardner: The Larger-Than-Life Educator Who Shaped Dehradun’s Future Picture a crisp Dehradun morning in the early 1980s, the air alive with the scent of pine and the distant hum of the Doon Valley. On the grounds of St. Thomas’ College, a towering figure strides across the field, his military bearing unmistakable. Russell Valentine […]