Madhavi and Anurag Bhargava

Here is a story that could captivate the imagination of Rajkumar Hirani for his next movie. Dr. Anurag and Madhavi Bhargava, the dedicated physician pair, were prominently featured in The Lancet yesterday, with a full page dedicated to describing their impactful work as self-identified social physicians. Having known the couple for nearly three decades, witnessing … Read the essay

𝗡𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁

After spending four decades in Sevagram, I often find myself reflecting on the past, comparing it to the present, and pondering what the future holds. It’s one of my most cherished pastimes—a price I pay for the salt that now outnumbers the pepper on my scalp. The conversation begins with medical students. We often blame … Read the essay

From Darkness to Dawn: PC’s Remarkable Recovery

Years ago, in Sevagram, PC, a young girl, arrived at our hospital in the midnight—motionless and speechless. Her ordeal began after a family dinner. Her family noticed something was amiss. She couldn’t speak, move, or even swallow her saliva. Panic set in as they rushed her to our hospital. In the ICU, residents checked her … Read the essay

Surprises Never Cease

Surprises never cease. Patients find their own indigenous way to treat their maladies, especially when they run out of money and lack support from family and loved ones. Yesterday, I couldn’t believe my ears as I heard a real-life story from a villager at the Sevagram hospital OPD—a story of strength, resourcefulness, and triumph over … Read the essay