Ajai R. Singh

Brain, Mind and Consciousness: An Interdisciplinary International Perspective The Mens Sana Monographs, along with the World Psychiatric Association [Philosophy and Humanities Section] and the Indian Council of Philosophical Research, co-sponsored an International Seminar on Mind, Brain and Consciousness. It was conducted by VPM´s Joshi-Bedekar College of Arts and Commerce, at its campus at Thane, Maharashtra, India, 13

Abstract Modern medicine has done much in the fields of infectious diseases and emergencies to aid cure. In most other fields, it is mostly control that it aims for, which is another name for palliation. Pharmacology, psychopharmacology included, is mostly directed towards such control and palliation too. The thrust, both of clinicians and research, must

V. N. Bagadia (1922-2009) With misty eyes, I have to report the sad demise of one at whose feet I learnt the fundamentals of clinical psychiatry, and also what it means to be a caring and compassionate human being. Dr V. N. Bagadia [5.12.1922 – 17.8.2009] was one of the sharpest clinicians in post independence

This theme monograph is called Psychopharmacology Today. It has some notable contributions on issues in psychopharmacology. MSM 2010 is dedicated to the fond memory of Dr V.N. Bagadia, who headed our Hon International Editorial Advisory Board. See Dedication, “ Dr Bagadia, Sir, is no more”(p3). Thomas L. Schwartz, M.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical

Literally invalidWe sit for hoursThe day passesDaily purposes –He phones his wifeShe mixes cake –Cannot be yoursA small, dumb placeLacking contextWhite with a blind contradiction of connectionThe sitting roomHums with boredomA crippled euphemistic kingdomOf pills or “medication”Meals cooked and crockery washed“Neighbours”: drama mimics lifeHas Max left Steph?Is Skye expecting?A concept forms unbidden:This is what “care”

Abstract Hinduism, as an institution, offers very little to the poor and underprivileged within its fold. This is one of the prime reasons for voluntary conversion of Hindus from among its members. B.R. Ambedkar and A.R. Rahman provide poignant examples of how lack of education and health facilities for the underprivileged within its fold, respectively,

  Born a female, becoming a woman.At least sometimes,caught in the crossfire of sex and gender,of sexual dimorphism and gender inequality,of feminist activism and male chauvinism.Struggling, balancing roles,deprived, exploited,yet achieving,sometimes because ofoften in spite of men.Quiet, reticent, self-effacing,clinging, paranoid, stewing,immature, but adjusting,bold, noisy, demanding, attention-seeking,crafty, bitchy, nit picking, garrulous,gossiping.But at all times lovable.[Well, almost.Getting on