Author Archives: Dr. Ramakanta

In the 1990s, Semenza identified genes that turned on, when oxygen levels were low to increase levels of erythropoietin (EPO), a protein that increases the oxygen carrying RBCs in blood. Of course, his paper was rejected from numerous top journals. “They didn’t find it to be of sufficient interest to warrant publication,” Semenza said. …Continue reading “2019 Nobel for Medicine”

We all have hidden treasures we don’t know. All we need is to bring them to surface and use them to our advantage. A 10-year old boy decided to learn judo, despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judoContinue reading “Yes, You Can”

Patty was the Chief Talent Officer for a small startup. Her job was to hire people for the company. The startup was poor. It was late 90s. The company had to buy DVDs and stamps and envelopes and send customers these DVDs by post – movies, shows etc. Around 2001 the tech bubble had burst.Continue reading “Bhasmasura”

A man was asked to paint a boat. While painting the boat, he found a small hole in the hull and sealed it. The job done, he received his money and left. The next day, the owner of the boat, a rich man of the town rushed to the painter’s house in bated breath andContinue reading “The insignificant job.”

It was a proud moment for ISRO which is made further memorable by the touching gesture of our PM. Yet the facts remain- After 1000 crores, and a decade of effort by 700 top scientists, we are not sure whether Vikram landed on its four leg or not, whether she will be able to walkContinue reading “The ISRO Spirit”