An epidemic that changed the course of history. Around the 18th century, on the bank of the river Mississippi, french have set up a sleepy colony. It was named after the french emperor Louis XIV, Louisiana. The hinterland was known for its sugar plantation and cheap labour. But for the french, the abundant slaves forContinue reading “The Louisiana Purchase.”
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Immune memory, Herd immunity and Vaccine.
Today, we shall learn three things that even medical staff fail to grasp…Iceland is a isolated nation distanced from all by ocean. Till 1846 there was not a single case of measles in Iceland. Icelanders had no immunity against Measles.Surviving a viral infection is the best way to develop immunity. Then in the month ofContinue reading “Immune memory, Herd immunity and Vaccine.”
The Learning Zone
To my son (Today starts his first CBSE paper : English) We are standing in front of the gate of KV-4, the center for CBSE examination of my son. There was a long queue in front of us. So I recounted the story of Demosthenes as we were taught in our primary classes 4 decadesContinue reading “The Learning Zone”
The Fall of Hubei
The Fall of the Incas. Incas of Peru were a great civilization. In fact they were the greatest empire of the sixteenth century world. They had an army of 80,000. In 1525, they had an unusual visitor. It was only a small group of Spanish explorer. But one of the Spaniard was infected with smallContinue reading “The Fall of Hubei”
A letter for my Son…
Today is the last day of my son’s matric board exam.On the way to drop him at his school ( last day in this almamater) I asked him, ” what do you want to study in future?”His mother wants him to be an engineer. Because one of his cousin has just completed BE & hasContinue reading “A letter for my Son…”
Dr Ramakanta's Ideas 