Monthly Archives: July 2026
Dr. Pradeep Sharma: The Eye Whisperer of Delhi
Imagine a doctor who doesn’t just fix eyes—he helps children see the world in 3D, straightens crossed gazes that once stole confidence, and still finds time to pen poetry and songs about life’s hidden beauties. That’s Dr. Pradeep Sharma, one of India’s most respected paediatric ophthalmologists, squint (strabismus) specialists, and neuro-ophthalmologists, based in Delhi. With […]
Dr. Mohan Agashe: The Man Who Heals Minds Onstage and Off
Born on July 23, 1947, in the modest town of Bhor, Maharashtra, Mohan Mahadeo Agashe grew up in a family of limited means. Young Mohan discovered an early escape and joy in acting—not as a grand ambition, but as something free and thrilling that came naturally to him.34 “I was born in a family of […]
QDENGA (TAK-003)
India has approved QDENGA (TAK-003) as the country’s first dengue vaccine, marking a major step in the fight against one of India’s most commonmosquito-borne diseases. The two-dose vaccine, approved for people aged 4 to 60 years, protects against all four dengue virus types and does not require a prior blood test. Clinical trials involving more […]
The Eternal Tapestry of Healing: A Saga of India’s Padma Laureates in Medicine
The Eternal Tapestry of Healing: A Saga of India’s Padma Laureates in Medicine In the shadowed valleys of post-independence India, where hope flickered like oil lamps in rural clinics, a great fraternity of healers emerged. Their hands mended bodies, their minds chased epidemics, and their hearts carried the ancient promise of Ayurveda fused with modern […]
Naming
The afternoon sun slanted through the dusty windows of a small conference room in a Hyderabad hotel, where the Micro Company team had gathered after their morning rounds. Briefcases cluttered the table, samples of their latest molecules half-forgotten beside lukewarm cups of tea. Ruchir Modi had called this impromptu huddle after spotting another article making […]
The Changing Face of Medicine’.- Dr. Farokh Udwadia
I request all doctors to read this long speech Dr. Farokh Udwadia is a venerable, sage-like figure in the medical field. His age is just 94 years. Sharing his oration during centenary celebrations of seth GSMC & KEMH last year. Relevant to current times when medical field is having many complex issues to deal with.👇 […]
Permanent Medical Registration is NOT a Five-Year Licence
Let’s Separate Law from Administrative Interpretation Recently, many doctors in West Bengal have been informed that medical registration must be updated every five years and that 30 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are mandatory for such updation. Before accepting this, it is important to examine what the governing regulations actually say. Myth 1: […]
VIRUSES : A GREAT THREAT
….In recent years, pandemics have been mostly due to viruses with genomes made from RNA. Todate, thousands of RNA species have been identified, but only 239 infect humans. Their type and severity will depend upon its ability to spread among humans. In most cases, an infected person is highly unlikely to pass on the infection […]
AI VS DOCTORS
AI बना हेल्थ सेक्टर का नया गेमचेंजर, Rare Diseases की पहचान में Doctors से भी आगे, रिसर्च में दावा By Sambhavi Shreya Updated: Friday, May 1, 2026, 15:42 [IST] AI Diagnoses Rare Diseases: आर्टिफिशियल टेक्नोलॉजी (AI) अब डॉक्टरों को भी टक्कर देती दिख रही है। मरीज की बीमारी पहचानने से लेकर इमरजेंसी में इलाज संभालने […]
Dr. Naveen Chandra Dimri (approx. 1970s–2026): A Dedicated Healer in the Hills
चमोली में चिकित्सक पर गिरी जर्जर अस्पताल की दीवार, हुई मौत https://roundthewatch.com/2026/07/11/chamoli-doctor-dies-hospital-wall-collapse-rain/ In the rugged, rain-lashed hills of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, where healthcare often means long drives on winding roads and clinics that double as community hubs, Dr. Naveen Chandra Dimri stood out as a quiet pillar of service. A 45-year-old government doctor serving as […]
Sarojini Naidu Medical College Agra
History The College was started as a medical school in 1854 and named Thomason Hospital, after the popular Lt. Governor of the North-West Provinces, James Thomason, who served from 1843–1853, soon after his death in Bareilly in 1853. The school was meant to train assistants for doctors commissioned in England for service in the British-India […]
Prof. Rajat Ray: A Pioneer in Addiction Psychiatry
Imagine stepping into a quiet consultation room in the Himalayan foothills of Dehradun. A gentle, sharp-eyed man in his later years sits across from a young doctor, listening intently as the patient shares a story of struggle with substance use. With a calm nod and a warm, knowing smile, Prof. Rajat Ray says, “Beta, recovery […]
Dr. B. M. Hegde
Dr. B. M. Hegde (born 1938) is a qualified Indian cardiologist (MBBS, MD, MRCP, FRCP, etc.), former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and recipient of Padma Bhushan (2010) and Padma Vibhushan (2021). He practiced allopathic medicine but has spent decades critiquing modern (“reductionist”) medicine in books, articles, and YouTube videos. He promotes […]
special episode of “India Matters” titled “Doctors Thrashed Daily: The Silent Violent Epidemic,
This NDTV 24×7 graphic promotes a special episode of “India Matters” titled “Doctors Thrashed Daily: The Silent Violent Epidemic,” aired on July 8 at 9:00 PM (TV & Digital LIVE). It features anchor Shiv Aroor and highlights the ongoing crisis of workplace violence against doctors in India.0 The Scale of the Problem Violence against doctors […]
advice
An advice from a senior citizen currently visiting the USDear friends,We have been staying in Seattle, Washington, for the past two months. My wife was suffering from a severe respiratory issue when we left India. After using those medicines from India,here in the US, she had almost recovered.However, as our supply ran out, So, I […]
The Weight of Ordinary
In the bustling café “The Last Bench,” tucked away from the city’s neon rush, two old friends sat across a wooden table that had seen better decades. Arjun, a 42-year-old schoolteacher with tired eyes but a gentle smile, stirred his coffee slowly. Opposite him was Meera, a sharp-witted marketing executive who always seemed to be […]
cluster of copycat-influenced spousal/intimate partner murders,
Can this reasonably be described as a cluster of copycat-influenced spousal/intimate partner murders, amplified by intense, sensational media coverage—though it’s not purely imitation and has deeper sociological roots. It’s a real phenomenon with parallels to known copycat effects in suicides and rare high-profile killings, but the underlying drivers are more complex than simple “copying.” Evidence […]
Dr. Sambit Patra: BJP National Spokesperson & Surgeon-Turned-Politician
Dr. Sambit Patra: BJP National Spokesperson & Surgeon-Turned-Politician Dr. Sambit Patra (born December 13, 1974) is a prominent Indian politician, surgeon, and one of the most visible national spokespersons of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He currently serves as the Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Puri constituency in Odisha. Early Life and Medical […]
Dr. Amar Patnaik: Prominent Administrator-Turned-MP from Odisha
Dr. Amar Patnaik: Prominent Administrator-Turned-MP from Odisha One of the notable doctors-turned-politicians and current MPs from Odisha is Dr. Amar Patnaik, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament representing the state. He brings a unique blend of administrative expertise, academic rigor, and public service to Indian politics. Early Life and Education Dr. Amar Patnaik hails from […]
Pravin Togadia
Dr. Pravin Togadia: From Cancer Surgeon to Hindu Nationalist Leader Born on December 12, 1956, in Sajantimba village (Amreli district, Gujarat), Pravin Togadia came from a modest Gujarati Patel farming family. At the age of 10, his family moved to Ahmedabad, where his life took a decisive turn. Young Pravin joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh […]
TdP
Torsades de Pointes (TdP or Torsade) is a serious, potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. It is a specific type of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (fast, irregular heartbeat originating in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart). Why It’s Called “Torsades de Pointes” Key Causes Torsades almost always occurs in the setting of a prolonged QT […]
Doctor’s Day: A Father’s Prescription for His Doctor Son
+++++ The Day of Gathering Blessings! +++++ Dear Akash, Almost fourteen years ago, during your interview for admission to the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, you answered a question with these words:“There is no greater work in the world than removing people’s pain, and if this becomes one’s profession, what could be better than […]
“Beyond the Stethoscope: Doctors Who Became Builders”
This inspiring poster from YourStory highlights Indian doctors who transitioned from clinical practice to building large-scale healthcare businesses, hospitals, tech platforms, and related enterprises. They represent a powerful wave of clinician-entrepreneurs who scaled healthcare delivery, improved access, and introduced innovation in India’s medical ecosystem. Left Column (Primarily Hospital & Clinical Chains) Dr. Prathap C. Reddy […]
“मेरी MBBS यात्रा” – भाग 5
“मेरी MBBS यात्रा” – भाग 5 बायोकेमिस्ट्री की तीन देवियाँ, डिसेक्शन हॉल, व्हाइट हॉल पहला प्रोफेशनल एग्जाम और फर्स्ट ईयर का अंत रिफ्लेक्स वाले उस ऐतिहासिक कांड के बाद मैंने यह अच्छी तरह समझ लिया था कि मेडिकल कॉलेज में किताबें कम और शिक्षक ज़्यादा पढ़ाते हैं। हर शिक्षक का अपना अलग अंदाज़ था और […]
Naltrexone:
Pharmacology, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications in Psychiatry Understanding Off-Label Use in Psychiatry Off-label prescribing refers to the clinical use of a medication for an indication that has not received formal approval from regulatory agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Such use is neither illegal nor prohibited; rather, it reflects the […]
डॉ. बिधान चंद्र रॉय
हर साल 1 जुलाई को पूरा भारत नेशनल डॉक्टर्स डे मनाता है। लोग डॉक्टरों को धन्यवाद देते हैं, अस्पतालों में कार्यक्रम होते हैं और सोशल मीडिया पर शुभकामनाओं की बाढ़ आ जाती है। लेकिन क्या आपने कभी सोचा है कि आखिर 1 जुलाई ही क्यों चुना गया? क्या यह सिर्फ एक तारीख है या इसके […]
मरीज
मरीजों के तीमारदारों सेरोज अपनी जान का भयअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे …लालची,खुदगर्ज,ज़ालिम होने काबिन हमको समझे,आरोप तयअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…कभी चढ़ा दो,बना दो भगवान्कभी कूटो जानवरों की तरहअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…..नेता,मीडिया और अफसरशाहीसब निचोड़े ,पाल के पूर्वाग्रहअजी किस बात का डॉक्टर्स डे…सारी उमर खपा दी पढाई मेंबिगाड़ी अपनी जवानी […]










