This is a story of a crusader, a barrier breaker, a prejudice challenger, a social servant, a warrior for women’s health and education, a leader par excellence, a physician of repute, a remarkable reformist. This is a rare story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to be awarded a Medical Degree in theContinue reading “Elizabeth Blackwell : A Legacy so Rare“
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My City My Team
The Indian Premium League ( IPL ), the cricket carnival in its 15th edition this year has a different look and feel and particularly with two new teams in Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, the competition has become much more intense and electric. The standard of play too has been exceptional and of the highestContinue reading “My City My Team”
RAFA @ 21
The Australian Open Tennis Championship 2021, the first Grand Slam Tournament of the year would be long remembered. It all started with Novak Djokovic’s controversial non participation, to Ash Barty’s victory in the Women’s Singles ending a 44 year old wait for an Aussie Champion and then the record breaking 21st Grand Slam Championship forContinue reading “RAFA @ 21”
Invictus
If you are looking for a lesson on Team Building, leadership, perseverance, self belief, focus, effective communication, positive thinking and an orientation for success, then Invictus, the film, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in pivotal roles and directed by Clint Eastwood, is a must watch. Invictus, the 2009 film, based on John Carlin’s 2008Continue reading “Invictus”
I Have a Dream
The third Monday of January each year is a Federal Holiday in the United States to mark the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr and is also referred to as MLK Day. This year it was the 17th of January ( though Martin Luther King Jr was born on the 15th of January 1929). The campaign for a FederalContinue reading “I Have a Dream”
Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered
Many say she was one of the most influential, strong and empowered women of the 13th century and that her like is difficult to find in those times and even later. Khutulun, the daughter of Qaidu, The Mongol Emperor who by 1280 ruled a major part of Central Asia, was born in 1260 and grewContinue reading “Khutulun : The Strong and Empowered”
Alexander & The Three Wishes
My cousin and great friend (a fine student of history too), dropped by last week to meet me. We spoke at length and amongst several topics, the three wishes of Alexander too cropped up, leading to a good discussion. The subject was interesting and so I decided to do some research and analyse this intriguingContinue reading “Alexander & The Three Wishes”