Tag Archives: dehradun

Mrs. Katoch, the history teacher of St Thomas school, dehradun

In the misty hills of Dehradun, where the Doon Valley whispers secrets of the past, St. Thomas’ High School stood as a bastion of learning for generations. Amid its echoing corridors and chalk-dusted classrooms, one figure loomed large in the memories of countless students: Mrs. Katoch, the indomitable history teacher whose passion for the annals […]

Dr.Astha

Dr. Astha Jain Garg was born and raised in Dehradun, the vibrant capital of Uttarakhand, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. She completed her early education at Aryan School before earning her MBBS from the prestigious Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Sciences (SGRRIMS), Dehradun. She furthered her training with a residency at […]

St. Thomas’ College, Dehradun

Origins and FoundingSt. Thomas’ College, Dehradun, likely began in 1916, initiated by figures like Mr. R. K. Bruce and Maj G. A. Beazeley, aiming to provide English education for British officials’ children in Dehradun, where the Convent of Jesus & Mary was the only English school at the time. The school was established on leased […]

History of prominent members of Indian medical association, dehradun branch

I was brought into this world by the hands of Lady Dr. Chatterjee in 1961. Her name stands proudly on the display board in IMA Hall Dehradun, along with Dr Bhupal Singh the founder of IMA Dehradun, Dr. Mitra Nand, and Dr Durga Prasad. Doctors were venerated commodities at that time and got expensive gifts […]

Dr. Pk Gupta.

Dr P K Gupta was born and brought up in what was a small hill town of Dehradun, now the capital of Uttrakhand in the foothills of the Himalayas. His early education was in St. Thomas High School followed by his getting selected in AFMC, Maulana Azad Medical College, and CPMT, and graduating with MBBS […]