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 

EMPATHY AND OBJECTIVITY- A DELICATE BALANCE

EMPATHY AND OBJECTIVITY- A DELICATE BALANCE

©️Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker As doctors, we love evidence-based medicine! Most of us believe in the old adage- “In God we trust. All others must bring data.” We are deeply impacted by impact factors and the graph of our pride rises in direct proportion to 

Embracing Authenticity: A Surgeon’s Journey Beyond Conformity

Embracing Authenticity: A Surgeon’s Journey Beyond Conformity

©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker The field of surgery has long been associated with images of masculinity – the stereotypical strong, authoritative and dominating figure giving orders in the operating room. These perceptions, however, fail to capture the true essence of surgical prowess and the diverse 

BEYOND THE SCALPEL: FACING THE MIRROR IN SURGICAL LEARNINGS

BEYOND THE SCALPEL: FACING THE MIRROR IN SURGICAL LEARNINGS

©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker As a medical professional, I interact with numerous individuals on a daily basis. While their primary reason for visiting me is related to medical or surgical concerns, I consider it a privilege to gain a brief insight into their lives during 

A PAGE FROM A DOCTORS’ DIARY

A PAGE FROM A DOCTORS’ DIARY

Unseen Struggles: The Weight Beyond Weight ©Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker This is the story of Shruti and Raj (names changed). A touching journey of profound emotions woven through an array of love, loss and unyielding hope amidst a backdrop of deepset societal prejudices and biases. 

लकीरें

लकीरें

आज आईने में मैंने अपना चेहरा देखा; तो नज़र आई कुछ लकीरें…… कुछ लकीरों में चमकने लगी थी सफेदी, कुछ में हो रहा था थोड़ा सा दर्द, कुछ लकीरें खिंच गईं थीं दिलो–जान पर, कुछ आ गई थीं रिश्तों के बीच, कुछ मिट रही थी, कुछ नई बन रही थी, कुछ थी ऐसी, जो किसी को नज़र नहीं आ रही थी, और कुछ ऐसी, जो चाह के भी, छुप नहीं पा रही थी. आज आईने में मैंने अपना चेहरा देखा; तो नज़र आयें कुछ लकीरें….. समझ नहीं पा रहे थे की; हम इनको कैसे करें कम, कशमकश में और डूबते जा रहे थे हम, फ़िर एक दोस्त ने समझाया की, ये लकीरें ही ज़िन्दगी हैं, ये लकीरें हम में हैं, और इन लकीरों में हैं हम. समय के साथ सीखा हमने; लकीरों पे करना ऐतबार, लकीरों की ख़ूबसूरती जो समझ ली हमने, जिंदगी का मजा ही हुआ कुछ और. अब लकीरें कितनी भी हो टेढ़ी; चेहरे पे नहीं दिखती, जो दिखती है कभी चेहरे पर, वो आती है बन के मुस्कुराहट, और कहती हैं लकीरों से, कि हमसे हो तुम, और तुमसे हैं हम, करते हैं मिलके मजा, क्यूंकि यही है जिंदगी की रजा. आज जब फिर एक बार आईने में  मैंने अपना चेहरा देखा; तो नज़र ना आई कोई लकीरें….. Be independent and free from 

A Dramedy Of Errors!

A Dramedy Of Errors!

©️ Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker   This morning, I had to fly to Ahmedabad for a conference (#YoungHSICON). Last night, the Prince of Wales intrigued me so much that I couldn’t stop bingeing on the period drama that I was watching on Netflix. Even after 

A PAGE FROM A DOCTOR’S DIARY

A PAGE FROM A DOCTOR’S DIARY

Dedicated to all the #mothers ©️Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker In a city like Mumbai, most people live in nuclear families, and many a times, children have no option but to tag along with their parents even during medical consultations. Some people feel a tad awkward 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

I have been pathetically camera conscious for most part of my life. The moment I know someone is taking my picture, I tend to stiffen, I don’t know where to look, and I smile weirdly. It’s not hard to guess the end result. The awkwardness 

THE TRAIN TRAVAILS

THE TRAIN TRAVAILS

©️Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker Mumbai locals…. Rightly known as the lifeline of this city of dreams. Mumbai will not be Mumbai, if it were not for its local train network. For some, it’s a necessity and for others more privileged, it’s a choice. But no