A few days ago, I attended the funeral of an acquaintance. A common friend, who is well known for having…
There is as much likelihood of the ‘Utopian world’ becoming a reality as the galactic voyages of the Star Trek…
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The ‘slow’ movement is making slow progress. Most of us continue to be in the ‘rat race’ which has a…
When I was seven years old, an aunt handed over a crisp ten rupee note (a princely sum in those…
In the last six months, I have attended four national conferences on plastic surgery and aesthetic sciences- an exemplification of…
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A few days ago, I was giving dietary counselling to a patient having hormonal issues. ‘Apart from limiting the intake…
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My name is Meliotus Indica. I am sure most of you would be having a quizzical look on your face…