A Physiologist at UCMS New Delhi, Dr. Satendra Singh is a crusader for the rights of the people with disabilities. He claims his locomotor disability caused by polio to be one of the factors that define his characteristic traits of perseverance and resilience. He spoke about the stigma attached to … Continue Reading
In conversation with Trinetra Haldar Gummaraju
A third-year student from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Trinetra is a proud transwoman. She’s an aspiring surgeon and a prolific artist. MTTN had the chance to interact with her right after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision reading down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.
Interviewer: So, did anything special … Continue Reading
Asterion: Day 4
Compos Mentis: Compos Mentis is one of the most renowned forensic events in the quizzing circuit and this year took place on the final day of Asterion 2018. The quiz which over the years has come to be associated with the highest of standards was for the first time, made … Continue Reading
Asterion: Day 2
Here’s an Anatomy tidbit; on the side of the human skull, three squiggly lines – the bony sutures – intersect at a point named asterion. On a parallel note, when, one day, three clubs – Cutting Edge (surgery), Tempus Pretioso (emergency medicine) and Justitia (forensic medicine) put their heads … Continue Reading
Asterion: Day 1
Amidst the gloomy monsoons of Manipal, KMC brings forth Asterion, a vibrant academic fest spanning over 4 days from 23rd -26th August 2018. With a better than modest crowd for the first-ever academic fest of KMC, the T.M.A Pai Hall 3 was buzzing with energy as Dharini and Abhishek of … Continue Reading
Hastha- A helping hand attached to your arms.
Disabilities seem to be a norm in nature. Physically or emotionally, the world always seems to cripple us to keep itself entertained. But to rise is superhuman! History has taught us that it’s the effort that gets lauded the most.
Dr. Anil K Bhat and his team at the department … Continue Reading
Pride Month Special: Oscar Wilde
“Life is much too important a thing ever to talk seriously about it.”
Oscar Wilde was an Irish author, playwright, and poet born on October 16th, 1854. A well known literary figure in late Victorian England, he was famous for his quick wit, flamboyant lifestyle and his infamous imprisonment for … Continue Reading
Pride Month special: Sridhar Rangayan
Sridhar Rangayan wears many caps – of a filmmaker, writer, activist and festival director. He consistently strives to give a voice to social issues in India through his films, writings and public speaking for over two decades. He is one of the Co-Founders of The Humsafar Trust, which was founded … Continue Reading
Invictus: Day Two
The second day of Invictus saw both participants and organisers amping up both, the talent and adrenaline. The opening day of Vibes had gotten the ball rolling, and its successive day met everyone’s expectations. With a mix of literary and cultural events, everything the day had in store was met … Continue Reading