SP Kalantri

Sevagram

Johny Mera Naam

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 …

Sports

Even legends eventually fade

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 …

Cricket

England vs. Austrlia

I vividly remember ๐—ž๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ ๐—ฆ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ธ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ตโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ 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 …

Cricket

Sportsmanship in Cricket

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 victoryโ€“a remarkable act of sportsman spirit. West Indies …

Cycling

Dr Amit Samarth

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 …

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Dr Srinivas Gokulnath

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, …

Obituary

Good Bye, Pendsey

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 …

MGIMS Sevagram

A Brush With History

The 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 …