Daily Archives: 03/11/2025

Dr. Jatender Nath Kalhan

In the bustling heart of Dehradun, where the Himalayan foothills meet the chaos of everyday life, stands Kalhan Hospital on Rajpur Road—a beacon for those in need of skilled surgical care. At its helm is Dr. Jatender Nath Kalhan, a man whose journey from medical student to seasoned surgeon feels like a tale straight out […]

Dr. Arun Kumar

In the misty hills of Dehradun, where the Doon Valley whispers secrets of colonial grandeur, lived a man whose life was a blend of sharp intellect, wry humor, and quiet benevolence—Dr. Arun Kumar. Born into a legacy of British-era administration, he was the son of a Salt Commissioner during the Raj, a position that commanded […]

History of medicine

The doctors told her the glow in her bones was “healthy energy.”By the time she could no longer walk, her jawbone was crumbling in her hands. The photograph from 1963 shows a well-dressed woman reclining in a medical chair, two doctors in pristine white coats standing over her. A massive X-ray machine—the size of a […]

The Timeless Healer: A Portrait of Dr. Uttam Chand Chandna/डॉ. यूसी चांदना

In the misty valleys of Dehradun, where the foothills of the Himalayas whisper secrets of bygone eras, stands a man who defies the march of time. Dr. Uttam Chand Chandna, affectionately known as Dr. U.C. Chandna, turned 101 this year—though many, including his admirers, round it up to 102 in awe of his vitality. Born […]

Raphael ryder

Governing Council Name Gender Occupation Role1 Ms. Sunita Garware F Business Chairperson Governing Council2 Lt. Gen. VK Ahluwalia (Retd.) M Indian Army Vice Chairman Governing Council3 Ms. Indu RV Singh F Social Worker Member4 Dr. JN Kalhan M Medical Member5 Mr. JM Singhal M Advocate Member6 Mr. GIG Mann M MLA & Educationist Member7 Ms. […]

Lancet article

The 2015 Lancet article titled “India’s medical education system hit by scandals,” authored by Dinesh C. Sharma and published on August 8, 2015, as a World Report, examines ongoing corruption and systemic flaws in India’s medical education framework. 0 4 It highlights how recent high-profile scandals, particularly in entrance examinations, reflect deeper structural issues affecting […]

Henrietta Lacks

The Curious Story Of Henrietta LacksThey took her cells without asking.While she lay dying, her body became the foundation of a billion-dollar industry—and her children couldn’t afford health insurance.Henrietta Lacks was 31 years old in 1951 when she felt the pain. Sharp, constant, deep in her abdomen. She’d given birth to five children and worked […]