SP Kalantri

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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

The Mighty West Indies: A Tale of Glory and Decline

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteClive Lloyd, Andy Roberts, Viv Richards and Michael Holding In the eighties, the West Indies was the emperor, the ultimate king In 1983, the slender David faced the mighty Goliath And West Indies lost, thanks to Mohinder Amarnath 1987 arrived, with Haynes, Best, and Carl Hooper’s flair, Yet the team’s decline began, sinking deeper in … Read more

Dr Amit Samarth

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Race Across America (RAAM) is a breathtaking ultra-endurance cycling challenge that stretches its riders to the limits. Covering a distance of 3,000 miles, RAAM takes cyclists on an epic journey from the west coast to the east coast of the United States. The spotlight is on the incredible Dr. Amit Samarth from Nagpur, who … Read more

Dr Srinivas Gokulnath

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Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Srinivas Gokulnath (Srini) is a aerospace medicine specialist working with the Army in Nashik. But his true passion lies in pushing the limits of human endurance. In 2017, Srini etched his name in the annals of cycling history, as he embarked on the formidable RAAM challenge. This gruelling race, renowned for its relentless demands, … Read more

Good Bye, Pendsey

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Reading Time: 4 minutesSharad Pendsey left us today. In the depths of sorrow, we bid farewell to a remarkable soul. But even as we mourn his loss, we find solace in the memories he has left behind, memories that time will never erase. Pendsey, two years my senior during my MD residency at GMC Nagpur, was always referred … Read more

A Brush With History

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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe ๐— ๐—š๐—œ๐— ๐—ฆ emblemโ€”a symbol that not only mesmerizes with its beauty but also holds a compelling tale of history within its design. At its centre, Mahatma Gandhi gazes intently into a mono-ocular microscope. It is a profound image that captures his deep connection with the instrument, evoking the image of an experienced microbiologist immersed in … Read more

Old Man and the Intern

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Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 1938, in the quaint village of Sevagram, a young intern found herself facing an extraordinary task. Just 24 years old and armed with her MBBS degree, she was entrusted with the crucial responsibility of recording, treating, and monitoring the blood pressure of none other than the father of the nation himself, Mahatma Gandhi. The … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi’s Emergency Appendectomy: An Interesting Tale

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMahatma Gandhi’s Emergency Appendectomy: An Interesting Tale On January 12, 1924, Mahatma Gandhi underwent an emergency appendectomy at Sassoon Hospital in Pune. The story behind his operation is quite interesting. On January 8, 1924, Gandhiji experienced fever, abdominal pain, and nausea while in Yerawada jail. He was released and admitted to the Sassoon General Hospital … Read more

Capturing Life in Rural India: The Making of the MGIMS Mural

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Reading Time: 4 minutesCapturing Life in Rural India: The Making of the MGIMS Mural Dinesh Gudadhe and Ashok Wahiwatkar. Two talented artists at MGIMS transformed a real photograph into a magnificent work of art that now proudly stands on the MGIMS hospital campus. Along with Hitesh Chappanghare, the trio completed an incredible eight-month-long journey of creating a stunning … Read more

Dilip Vengsarkar arrives

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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the winter of 1969, I was only a teenager, aged 13, and had just transferred from Craddock High School to Swavalambi Vidyalaya, Wardha. Television sets were as rare as a hat-trick in cricket back then, so my knowledge of cricket was limited to radio broadcasts and newspapers. However, I was a huge cricket fan, … Read more