CHIMI

One Monday morning as I was scrolling through what seemed to me as an endless series of messages, someone gradually raised the question of arranging a get-together for the entire batch. What I believe erupted as a rather impulsive question quickly aroused everyone’s interest. The Monday blues were quick to disappear and everyone engaged in vehement planning. I dismissed it as one of the many hangouts the so-called popular people in our batch would organize. But the number of people who joined the list was quick to increase and in a jiffy, it crossed fifty, which meant more than three-fourths of our batch had decided to show up. An acquaintance of mine who I have had a couple of subject-specific conversations with was kind enough to message me urging me to come. When I said that I wasn’t familiar enough with anyone and hanging out with a bunch of people like that was the last thing I wanted to, he explained to me in great detail how important this event was to get to know people who...

Celebrities and politicians, who are worshiped more than the lord himself, are known to hold the whip in every possible circumstance they are likely to be involved in. From shopping malls that provide secret rooms for known faces with the latest and most sought-after collections to people who derive deep and perverse satisfaction from a meager opportunity to serve them, the examples are many. While the ordinary man in his unending pursuit to make ends meet, has conveniently chosen to ignore these, the situation gains gravitas when the same is displayed in healthcare. Be it in their battle with mental health or rescuing them from the clutches of the deadliest of diseases, the best teams of doctors have always rushed to their assistance. It is perhaps the thought that the society has bestowed upon them, the responsibility to return their ‘gods’ in full health and well-being, that is the single motivating factor to work with utmost devotion.   But it is simply unfortunate to see not...