5 April 2026

Nobody Names Their Child Sanjay Anymore

SP Kalantri, a physician at MGIMS, Sevagram, founded in 1969, studies 3,978 alumni names over 55 years and discovers how first names changed over the last two decades.

Read โ†’

๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—น

Alcohol and a snake. Two unlikely companions in the dark, yet both played a role in the mysterious arrival of Vitthal (name changed) to the emergency room of our hospital. Two days ago. It was well past midnight when Vitthal, consumed by alcohol, began to babble about a snake. In the quiet of his village … Read more

Dr. Swarna Lata Samal

Dr. Swarna Lata Samal, born on April 14, 1948, passed away this morning. She leaves behind a legacy of simplicity and selfless service. Life, for Mrs. Samal, was a tumultuous journey. Filled with highs and lows , her life journey tested her resilience and spirit. She faced tempests that would have shaken the bravest of … Read more

Dr Narendra Samal

(2 April 1947-3 December 2023) I begin this obituary with deep respect for Dr. Narendra Samal (formerly known as Naziruddin Khan until 1985), a remarkable pathologist who exemplified the principles of gender equity as a true role model. Dr. Samal’s dedication to gender equity was evident in the decisions he made to support the professional … Read more

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 more