by Vikram Sharma | Mar 24, 2026
(March 24, 2026) When a 14-year-old boy who had accidentally consumed a toxic substance (paraquat poisoning) was examined by a team of doctors, including Dr Viswesvaran Balasubramanian, the challenges were immense. He required multiple medications to maintain his...
by Vikram Sharma | Mar 21, 2026
(March 21, 2026) Dr Samatha Tulla’s journey into medicine was driven largely by curiosity about diagnosis. The idea that a physician could investigate symptoms, identify the root cause of illness, and help someone recover fascinated her. Eventually, it drew her...
by Vikram Sharma | Mar 12, 2026
(March 12, 2026) Dr Varsha Reddy Pulimi’s fascination with skincare began early, long before it became her profession. As a child, she would experiment with every possible DIY remedy, from fruits to vegetables, trying to understand what worked for the skin. What began...
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 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...
