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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When I started my medical practice in my hometown, Chitradurga, there were very few doctors and a minimal number of specialists. Patients had to go to other places for subspecialty consultations. Within two decades, the number of doctors has increased by 10…
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I am astounded that my blog, “Surviving Strategies for Indian Small Hospitals Using the McKinsey 7S Model amidst increasing corporatisation” has generated much interest, and more than 2000 readers have read it. Some friends have even asked me to…
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