Since returning from the Hampta Pass Himalayan trek, many friends have asked how I prepared for such a strenuous hike at the age of 56. The Hampta Pass trek is popularized as a moderate trek, but it isn’t—especially not at the age of 56. Had I not prepared…
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26 August 2025Chitradurga. The fifth and one of the most essential survival strategies for small Indian hospitals, using the McKinsey 7S Model amidst increasing corporatization, is leadership style. I remember reading an excellent book, “Who Says Elephants…
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It’s more often that a flash of iridescent green wings would be seen flying across, uttering a sharp melodious trill through the landscapes of the Indian subcontinent—this is the Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis), small but enthralling to the hilt,…
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I recently found a striking article by Rachel Nuwer, published in Scientific American Magazine, Vol. 331, No. 2 (September 2024), p. 50. Its title was “The End of the Lab Rat?” As an ardent animal lover, but not of the PETA kind that protests against…
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A small Indian hospital is up against the giants of corporatization, where it is all about size and efficiency. One of the most important competitive advantages that a small hospital has is the ability to build a patient-centric culture—to give a commitment…
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My first blog, A Mini Bird Sanctuary in My Backyard—Part 1, has gone viral. Google Analytics showed me that many bird enthusiasts have visited our blog site. I wasn’t aware that so many birds and wildlife lovers are out there. And this world is still beautiful…
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Technology is an essential asset for managing and operating hospitals. As of the beginning of 2024, the number of internet users in India was 751.5 million, with internet penetration at 52.4 percent. Most corporate hospitals in the country have embraced the…
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Photography is my passion and very close to my heart. I have been fascinated by photography and have indulged in photography ever since I was a small child. I possess and still preserve all the old cameras, and they can be an excellent contribution to photography…
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