Reflections on Medicine and Life by Dr. S.P. Kalantri
Johny, a somewhat challenging Dhobi, has been an integral part of Sevagram’s fabric for nearly five decades. Since the medical school was established in Sevagram in 1969, Johny has been serving the doctors, nurses, and medical students with his laundry skills. As the morning dawned, men and women in Sevagram would awaken with thoughts of … Read more
Novak Djokovic has always been my hero, and I have supported and cheered for him throughout his career. However, I faced a dilemma when he competed against Roger Federer, as I greatly admired Federer as well. It was always a mix of emotions when one of them emerged as the champion. While I also enjoyed … Read more
I vividly remember ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ต๐ป๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ ๐ฆ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ธ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ตโ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ง๐ฒ๐๐ match in 1981 against England in Mumbai. We saw the most unusual runout in a test match that day. Srikkanth ran himself out by performing an unexpected and nonchalant act. The ball was still in play when he casually strolled outside the crease, unaware of the consequences. John … Read more
Australia could certainly benefit from emulating Courtney Walsh. In the 1987 World Cup, he had the opportunity to run out the Pakistan non-striker on the last ball. By doing so, he could’ve won the match for his team- the West Indies. He didn’t. He chose integrity over victoryโa remarkable act of sportsman spirit. West Indies … Read more
The events of the day held a fascinating tale. Last night, driven by curiosity, I explored the realm of snake venom. Studying its biochemistry and effects on the body after a snakebite, I marveled at how these venomous creatures target our nerves, muscles, blood vessels, platelets, and kidneys, even forming dangerous clots in vital organs. … Read more