by Vikram Sharma | Mar 2, 2026
(March 2, 2026) A single day in February 2021 would go on to change Dr Jaydev Matapathi’s life forever. It marked both the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. At the peak of his career, when he was travelling across India conducting specialised courses, a...
by Vikram Sharma | Jan 29, 2026
(January 29, 2026) The conferment of the Padma Shri, the nation’s fourth-highest civilian honour, marks a significant moment in Dr Vijay Anand Reddy’s long and distinguished career in oncology. Recognised among the 45 unsung heroes across India, and one of seven from...
by Vikram Sharma | Jan 28, 2026
(January 28, 2026) Renowned gastroenterologist Dr G.V. Rao has received numerous honours over a career spanning decades. But news of his receiving the Padma Shri, the nation’s fourth-highest civilian honour, was especially gratifying for the soft-spoken doctor. “While...
by Vikram Sharma | Jan 26, 2026
(January 26, 2026) A globally respected pulmonologist and former World Health Organization expert, Dr Gopi Chand Khilnani has helped shape India’s Air Quality Index (AQI), advised governments, and cared for the country’s highest constitutional authorities, including...
by Vikram Sharma | Jan 19, 2026
(January 19, 2026) A phone call from the aides of a queen from a Middle Eastern nation was the last thing Dr Stuti Khare Shukla expected on an otherwise busy day. A discussion followed, and soon the renowned dermatologist was on a flight to meet the queen. After a...
