Journey of the Journeyman

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics is an interesting read this time.
In her article titled “Waiting for the Doctor…”, Meenal Mamdani, a retired physician currently based in Illinois, USA, draws a big gun on the Indian small practice system.
Comparisons with western models of health care are usually dismissed in India with the argument that ours is a […]

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I was a great fan of Shiok, on CMH Road. Undoubtedly, they served one of the best Thai food in Bangalore. The food was always great, the ambience springy, the lounge full. People in my office (GE) knew me as an ardent fan and patron., If the place-choosing was on me, Shiok would always be […]

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The first question the waiter asks you at any table inside a Bangalore restaurant, “Sir mineral water or regular?” A tacit implication is thrown at you — are you going to risk your health for a paltry few bucks more ? A simple choice becomes an indicator of your preferences and beliefs. Your social stature.
The […]

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