Padmashri Dr V Mohan & myself at The Madras Diabetic Research Foundation, Chennai

@ The Speaker's Table during the International Seminar, Chennai

With ODale Williams, Florida International University

Odale is Prof & Chair of biostatistics at the Florida International University

Team Indo-Japan

Madras Diabetic Research Foundation

                                                              Bridging the Diabetic Divide

 The Madras Diabetic Research Foundation, Chennai conducted an intensive interactive training programme on “Clinical Research Methods” and associated 11^th International Seminar on “Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases” which was supported by National Institute of Health (NIH), USA. The programme extended from 13^th to 17^th February, 2013. It was jointly organized by Florida International University and University of Alabama

Its been an impressive effort to bridge the gap between Internal Medicine and Public Health and see how discussions could be taken ahead. It also formed as a platform for future public health and internal medicine doctors to learn from and wonder.

It must be noted that Dr Mohan’s Diabetic Speciality Center has been leading the efforts to cure and prevent diabetes and it stands out head and shoulder above rest of the institutes. The effort acts as a model for entrepreneurial altruism and it encourages more private players to join in this Industry Institution Interactions and Public Private Partnerships.

Madras Diabetic Research Foundation is a component of Padmashri  Dr Mohan’s magnanimity and curiosity to provide and promote research and development in the sector of Diabetes. In my understanding of what i saw , i have come to believe that Dr Mohan and his team of doctors and research associates are silently working through their deeds and not only through words. It is called upon well meaning people to take note of this and support the cause for the betterment of mankind.

Melanie Pinto, Sahana Rao and Andrea Fernandes and myself  from Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore  were awarded a Scholarship for the program under the guidance of Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Dept of Community Medicine.

Niddodi Village, Still in Darkness ?

Niddodi, Kallamundkur – a place still in Darkness?

My association with this place called Niddodi in Kallamundkur dates back to the time when I was born. Little has changed in this place and the attitude of the authorities reflects indifference. 

There is hardly any cellular network in this area and only BSNL has come in lately.  But BSNL is a super poor network and it does not cover a large magnitude. Private telecom companies are yet to make their presence felt in this area.  

This area is home to a large segment of Indians, of various caste and creed. Niddodi is approximately one and half hour from Mangalore City and around 20 minutes from Kinnigoli by bus. The place comes to life on days of social gathering and the people are largely peaceful and loving. This has perhaps kept the place where it still is, the landline phones don’t work most of the time and the telecom operators have answers to it always. There is no alternative and often in emergency situations people have to rely on their well meaning neighbours to any form of necessity. Electricity concern has been a great link from the past to the current day and its highly certain that the concern will continue for many more years.

During festive seasons also there is power cut, and the panchayat is still catching up forever. There are many people who have left this place to find greener pastures in other cities and beyond India’s borders. When they return home , they find no improvement, no change, no upgradation. Whatever little is happening , is simply taking place because the people in  Niddodi are building it slowly and steadily. This is certainly Bharat and not India, but there is much to learn from the people here. They are honest and do their bit to earn their bread and butter. 

Of course there are rough weather issues with regard to property and land which is part and parcel of every form of human existence, but we have to look beyond to define the happiness quotient.

 It would really be nice if focus could turn to this part of the world also. I would like to appeal to the panchayat officials and telecom operators to look into this place apart from their busy life they lead. 

There is a decent segment of aging population in this area and inclusive concern is not a difficult ideology to ask for. There may be differences and answers to every question raised, but let’s build on our shared understanding which brings us together as Indians and appropriately as Mangaloreans for political ease. More street lights, more police vans, a little better healthcare delivery mechanism, some sign boards and telephone services in emergencies and a decent and fair access to Moodbidri and Kinnigoli would be a welcome thought to implement.

 It’s true that our government may not have the money to do any of these as election time comes near, but a little this and a little that can make life easier to the wonderful people who live happily to see another day.

ATC Publications , Bangalore ( Asian Trading Corporation )

With the CEO for ATC Publications, India, South East Asia and Europe

                                             The ATC Showroom in Bangalore , India

ATC Publications is emerging as the fastest growing book Publications globally in General , Religious, Academic and Fiction too .

With Dr RP Pai , Dr Shafik, Dr Sudhir

Dr RP Pai was former consultant to WHO, Advisor to Blessed Mother theresa and Director - Special Projects with Manipal University.
Dr Sudhir is the future leader in the stream of Community Medicine and currently asst prof at Father Muller Medical College.
Dr Shafik - has been introduced in older posts.

If you thought medical students were boring, Think again :)

When it was first born ! - Small things that Matter Much

Why Politics Matters !

Politics Matters because  it defines the comfort zone you dwell in, it links together your frustration and future, and influences your idea of happiness. hate politics ? think again!!!

Captain Ganesh Karnik and Dr Shafik Dharamsi

With Captain Ganesh Karnik - Member of Legislative Council, government of Karnataka and Dr Shafik Dharamsi - Asso Prof, University of British Columbia after visiting a Famous Temple in Mangalore City.

After The Guest Lecture in Andhra Pradesh

With The Dean, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh after my Guest Lecture on " Changing Scenario of Medical Education in India." 

This event is credited to Dr Seran Reddy , Then Organising Chair.

Team Morocco & Omar Cherkaoui :)

The Delegation from Morocco 

                                                With Omar Cherkaoui , my friend from Morocco :)

Collectively Raping The Republic ? Still time !

What Kind of an India are we creating for the sake of our own future , for our children and childrens' children. We are responsible on grounds of moral indifference to the cause and principles on which our constitution was adopted and founded.

Everyday someone or the other is collectively raping the Republic . Few make headlines, most dont.

Its time to turn the tide and bring in the wind of change. our tolerance is at the test. 

We may not be able to wipe out the problems we face as a nation but we can surely make life easier for the people in our neighborhood to achieve common security in an insecure world, to foster collective goodwill and common dreams which is rightfully ours. a little love, a little honesty , a little courage and a little wisdom is all it takes to  make this already great country and its people, great !

Lets leave a great heritage we inherited through the great Indian dream.

While Explaining a concept @ the 61st General Assembly

While Explaining a concept at the 61st GA( General Assembly) of the International Federation of Medical Students @ The Renaissance Convention Center.

Delhi - Capital of Whose India ?

As the year unfolds before us, the delhi gang-rape victim who died will continue to linger on our minds for sometime. the uproar may pass away , but what next ? we are a country of great frustrations, but we can make a stand-point of change.


The power of youth is on our side, the government will sooner or later be forced to listen if they want to act so indifferent.

Our time is now, how can we claim Delhi as a capital with great rapes, fascinating crimes taking place over there on a daily basis. We live in a country where every commoner shares a simple dream, a simple goal. a country which wishes to live in love, in peace, on the beauty that it has to offer which does not exist in any part of the world.

ours is a nation which wants a better tomorrow, a matured democracy where promises means deliverance, where assurance is a good nights sleep.

we can have it all.  Let the belief begin in you ! build on it. it will spark the incoming tide of change .

 - Follow this closely, soon to be a major book for 20-13.

Nymphasadan - a Community To Embrace !

Nmyphasadan is a home where the aged are taken care of. A group of friends decided to just visit them and share their happiness quotient. aging is a challenge in it self, through which man lives by means of the most brutal struggle.

a sunset of life, another generation coming up, a perspective so difficult to understand, to come across , to bear.

but the sisters you see in the picture, lead by Sister Hilda(L) , are God's chosen race to comfort and lend a helping hand.

this visit was made by our group comprising of  Dr Sudhir Prabhu, Anjali Jaykumar, Andrea Fernandes, Amrita Suvarna. 

Dr BK Ravindra - Chairperson, SDM Law College & research centre

Dr BK Ravindra, Chairperson, SDM Law College & Research Centre. 

in a discussion with Charly Poppe and Alphie Dsouza

Alphie Dsouza, mangalorean.com with Charly Poppe, First Secretary, Embassy of Belgium and myself in a discussion