National Limerick Day
On National Limerick Day ... There once was a verse called limeric, Whose rhythm was quite energetic. With. Continue reading
A Bird Watcher is Born!
Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) Resident- mature forests of Himalayas, NE India and W Ghats. State Bird. Continue reading
The Mighty Mango: Health Benefits of the King of Fruits
Mangoes are not only delicious but also offer a variety of health benefits, making them a valuable addition to a. Continue reading
Chatbots for Love, Therapy and Companionship- A Deep Dive into AI Empathy
Picture this. You have had a bad day at the office. Your boss has rejected your vacation leave, and has assigned you on. Continue reading
How Many Doctors in India Are Using AI to Save Time?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily transforming healthcare in India, offering tools that assist doctors in. Continue reading
The Checkup Tete – a – Tete : In conversation with Dr. Ravi Ramakanthan –
( MD Radiology & EX – Head of Department of Radiology at KEM Hospital )
Photo of the month April 2025 by Dr Nikhita Gune
The story of the Beauty and the Beast played out in nature. This picture taken in 2024 in Pobitaro sanctuary in Guwahati shows a rhinoceros peacefully co-existing with birds in the region. If only humans were as genial!
Cartoon by Dr Anand Naregal.
Crafting a patient-centered care model for exceptional service delivery.
In the ever-changing environment of healthcare,. Continue reading
Harnessing patient feedback.
The value of patient input cannot be emphasized. Continue reading
Book Review: The Night Theatre by Dr Vikram Paralkar
I started reading this book on a relaxed Saturday. Continue reading
“Navigating the Maze of AI Adoption in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions”
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as an. Continue reading
Photo Of The Month (April 2025)
The story of the Beauty and the Beast played out in nature. This picture taken in 2024 in Pobitaro sanctuary in Guwahati shows a rhinoceros. Continue reading
Udupi: A Perfect Blend of Serenity, Heritage, and Adventure
Udupi, a coastal gem in Karnataka, is a place that offers much more than just breathtaking views. It is a land where the aroma of freshly brewed. Continue reading
The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Have you ever revisited your medical school days? I bet you have. The banter in the dissection room with the risus of the cadaver mocking your silly. Continue reading
At the crossroads- Odissi, Bharatanatyam and Pediatric Surgery!
Medicine is arduous, the subject is vast and clinical practice riddled with social and technical inequalities.. Continue reading
S.P.BALASUBRAMANYAM – THE GENTLE GIANT
Imagine you are born in a poor family as one of the eight children, you are good at studies, you sing too and it. Continue reading
‘ROOTING FOR ROONA’
DOCUMENTARY : 41 mins Produced by Curley Street Directed by Pavitra Chalam and Akshay. Continue reading
ROTI TO OT’ – A surgical satire by a budding female Plastic Surgeon
The extent I’m going, to is to write an article about having no time to make ‘Roti’ as I’m always in OT. Continue reading
The National Education Policy – Little Hope for Change
Medical education is dealt with very briefly in the new National Education Policy. The key change suggested is to. Continue reading
The Report Card
It was a Sunday. I was waiting for “Sandesh Dry Fruits and Sweets” to open. “Sandesh” was a popular shop. Continue reading
Can Dogs Be Used to Detect COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way the human world functions. Though we may have claimed to. Continue reading
Telemedicine – The Pros and Cons
“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.” Christian Louis Lange, Historian We need to. Continue reading
Homodeus- A Brief History of Tomorrow
The book ‘Homodeus- A Brief History of Tomorrow’ by Yuval Noah Harari was gifted to me by a special teacher,. Continue reading
TheCheckup Tête-á-Tête: Edition 2
TheCheckup's Interview Series: Our special guest Dr Roy Patankar interviewed by Dr Rajesh. Continue reading