The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped thing sitting just under the skin and muscles in front of the neck, under the voice box. Usually , it is not visible. When it becomes big, due to some disease or abnormality, it is commonly called‘Goitre’. Then it is prominent as a swelling in front of […]
Author: Dr Jimmy
A QUEST
Hello everyone. I don’t know how to start this narrative, as I am rather inexperienced in writing. My name is Sai Krishna, and I am a cardiac surgeon. I am forty-six years old. I don’t remember writing a single letter in my life, though my aunt, Thankamma, insists she received one from me when I […]
BRAVE NEW WORLD
Dr Surendran’s OP room was spacious. Apart from the two chairs across, and the massive desk in front, two plush couches and a study table occupied the room. The latest Filmfare and Cine Blitz lay on the glass-top table. An enormous pane of glass separated the room from the spectacular lobby of the New World […]
THE TRIUMPH
Dr Ashokan Kanjikuzhi adjusted his tie, looking into the corner mirror. It was the one with blue oblique stripes against off-white. One of his favourites. He checked the length. Lately, it was getting difficult to get the right length because of his bulging stomach. He would have to start exercising. The almost bald head, and […]
THE TRIUMPH
Dr Ashokan Kanjikuzhi adjusted his tie, looking into the corner mirror. It was the one with blue oblique stripes against off-white. One of his favourites. He checked the length. Lately, it was getting difficult to get the right length because of his bulging stomach. He would have to start exercising. The almost bald head, and […]