The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same

The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same

Soon after we finished the question and answer session in a CME, a doctor came up to me and had a short conversation about weight loss medications. Then he asked me, “Madam, are you a dietitian?” I glanced at my colleague, a brilliant surgeon in 

Down The Memory Lane- My Speaking Journey

Down The Memory Lane- My Speaking Journey

©️Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Last week, my son had one of his first serious #publicspeaking assignments at school. As always, he wanted to set a benchmark for himself. With no siblings for comparison, he turned to my husband and me, eager to hear about our 

The Unseen Struggles

The Unseen Struggles

©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker “I am continuously trying, but I feel like I’m constantly failing.” This was the first thing she said when we started talking about her weight issues. She was a 32-year-old working mother of a 16 months old baby girl, struggling with 

THE WEIGHT YOU DON’T SEE

THE WEIGHT YOU DON’T SEE

Nineteen dietitians! That’s how many my patient had consulted before she walked into my clinic today for a consultation for #weightloss. She had tried everything—calorie counting, portion control, intermittent fasting, medical diets, naturopathy, —only to be met with the same assumptions: She must be eating 

The Problem with Dominant Voices

The Problem with Dominant Voices

©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Over the past week, I have been trying to figure out what is my real issue with the recent statement made by L&T Chairman, Mr. S. N. Subrahmanyan, proposing a 90-hour workweek. It’s not just him; similar sentiments were voiced by 

The Power Of A Common Man

The Power Of A Common Man

THE POWER OF A COMMON MAN ©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker My husband and I have always divided our household chores equally. If I order vegetables, he orders the fruits. If our cook doesn’t show up, either one of us can step in to cook. If 

Reflections 2025

Reflections 2025

©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker As we step into 2025, a quarter of this century has already passed. It’s fascinating to reflect on the world of 1925, a hundred years ago, and to imagine what it might look like a hundred years ahead, in 2125. We 

Beyond the prescription

Beyond the prescription

Beyond the prescription ©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker I’ve always enjoyed talking to my patients, and as much as I love surgery, I truly cherish my time in the OPD. However, the time available in the OPD is limited, and we need to cover a lot 

Keep the faith

Keep the faith

KEEP THE FAITH Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Last week marked my son’s 11th birthday! We celebrated this milestone with an unforgettable family getaway in Goa. I was hoping to avoid the usual pressure of organizing a birthday party and the works…. (that plan kind of 

रेप तो हर जगह होता है

रेप तो हर जगह होता है

रेप तो हर जगह होता है ©डॉ. अपर्णा गोविल भास्कर कुछ लोग कहते हैं, क्या हुआ जो एक डॉक्टर का रेप हुआ, रेप तो हर जगह होता है, कभी रात के अंधेरे में , तो कभी भरी दुपहरी में, कभी सुनसान सड़कों पे, तो कभी