Reflections on Medicine and Life by Dr. S.P. Kalantri
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 →Dr. 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
Sharad 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
The 𝗠𝗚𝗜𝗠𝗦 emblem—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
In 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 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