SP Kalantri
SP Kalantri
Dr. OP Gupta, a true “Ajatshatru” in the world of medicine, has retired today after an awe-inspiring five-decade journey. Today, as the clock struck noon, he entered my room, ready to bid farewell. My heart overflowed with emotions, pride for having risen to become his colleague in the department and sadness at saying goodbye to …
A Dream Takes ShapeIn the heart of Sevagram, there once stood a canteen that would forever be etched in the memories of medical students spanning from the 1980 batch to the 2015 batch. This canteen was none other than Goras, a small oasis of milk products derived from cow’s milk, and its story began with …
In a bustling Ashoka hotel along the Nagpur-Hyderabad highway, in Jamb, Rakesh (name changed) was going about his daily routine, completely unaware of the danger that awaited him. It was Thursday midnight, with the staircase dimly lit and heavy rain pouring down, adding an eerie atmosphere to the scene. Little did Rakesh know that as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Clive 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 …
The 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 …