Medical Device (Biomaterials), Innovator, sportsperson and athlete
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Akshay Srivastava retweeted
The most expensive part of a hospital bill may never touch the hospital at all.
A patient admitted for care has no way of knowing whether the price on a medical consumable reflects its actual cost or a markup fixed long before it ever reached the ward. That gap in information is, at its core, a public health issue.
A survey of hospital consumables in Maharashtra found an IV infusion set with a trade price of ₹11.05 carrying a printed MRP of ₹325 ; a markup of 2,841%. A syringe procured at ₹6.75 carried an MRP of ₹57.20. A catheter procured at ₹29.41 carried an MRP of ₹310.
These are not elective purchases. Patients cannot compare prices, seek alternatives, or question a number printed on a box while receiving care and the MRP itself is often fixed upstream by manufacturers and distributors, disconnected from the trade price by a wide, unexplained margin. The result is a system where the party bearing the cost has the least information to evaluate it.
The regulatory gap is structural: scheduled medicines are capped under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013. Most medical devices and consumables are not leaving both the pricing and the information around it almost entirely unmonitored.
A review of these findings and clear guidelines on the permissible gap between trade procurement price and declared MRP have been recommended to the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the NPPA ; a step toward closing not just a pricing gap, but the information gap patients are left to bear alone.
#PublicHealth #GoodGovernance #Leadership #TukaramMundhe
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Jabardast 😊
I did a double take when I saw this…
Jump rope may not be among the most prestigious or widely followed sports.
But it demands extraordinary fitness, agility, coordination and reflexes & perhaps says something about a country’s broader sporting culture.
Like me, I suspect many of us have grown accustomed to seeing clips of athletes from other countries, notably the West, but increasingly China too, displaying astonishing skill and dexterity.
I confess I hadn’t expected any clip on the subject to feature an Indian team.
And then I discovered that, late last month in China, our team won gold in an event at a global competition.
Displaying not just athleticism, but creativity, bringing a uniquely Indian flavour to the sport…
Bravo!
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
Let us help her claim her place under the sun.
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
THIS IS HISTORICAL STUFF FOLKS! 🇮🇳🥹
Vaishali Rameshbabu just won the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 & Qualifies as Challenger for Women's World Championships Title!
2nd Indian Women after Humpy Koneru (2011) to Play the Women's World C'ship match!
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
His name was Manjunath Shanmugam.
He was an IIM Lucknow graduate.
He got a job with Indian Oil Corporation as a sales officer.
His territory was Uttar Pradesh.
He found that petrol pump dealers were adulterating fuel and cheating customers.
He reported it. He sealed the pumps.
On November 19 2005 a petrol pump owner shot him dead outside his office.
He was 27 years old.
The killers were convicted. Sentenced to life imprisonment.
His parents did not get compensation for 15 years.
His college created the Manjunath Shanmugam Trust in his name to fight corruption.
Some men die because they refused to look the other way.
India forgets them too quickly.
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
Have u completed your PhD in OrganOnChip or related area? Excited to design n develop devices? Learn a bit of mechanobio in the process? Willing to collaborate with me as PostDoc in @ANRFIndia funded project?
I am waiting for your DM.
We can also chat about NPDF possibility.
Ek doctor ki maut. A tribute to Dr. Mukhopadhyay 🙏🏽
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His life inspired Ramapada Chowdhury’s novel 𝘈𝘣𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘶, which was later adapted into the classic film 𝘌𝘬 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘶𝘵 by Tapan Sinha.
In 2010, the Dictionary of Medical Biography by the Royal Society of Medicine listed 1,100 of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs. Only three names from Kolkata made the list: Sir Ronald Ross, Upendranath Brahmachari, and Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay.
That same year, Robert Edwards received the Nobel Prize for the development of IVF. Had he been supported rather than destroyed by his own countrymen, Dr. Mukhopadhyay might have shared that podium.
Today, 45 years later, one wonders if we have truly learned our lesson. How many more "Subhash Mukhopadhyays" are we losing to silence and ego?
On his birth anniversary, we offer our humble tribute to the man who gave life to many, but was denied the right to live. 🙏
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
Kudos, Nikhil Naz, for exposing the farce that was Lionel Messi's India tour.
The cost of this tour was Rs. 120 crore.
At the same time, India's national football league stands suspended because nobody is willing to shell out Rs. 35 crore.
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
Is there any lawyer/knowledgeable individual who is willing to file a consumer court complaint against Indigo on my behalf?
I will supply all the data. Any compensation received will go to the individual(s) who will help me file the case.
Condition - I won't pay any fee upfront.
It is a silent notification!
No information to me about this cancelation. I was desperate to know the status and found it on their website. #IndigoDelay #Indigo #IndigoFlightsCancelled @IndiGo6E
Both the "Plan B" or "initiate refund" does not work at all. Customer care number not connecting. Not sure how the refund will be initiated @IndiGo6E
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
First announcement of WOMEN FORCE Symposium 2026 at @iitgn. This meeting will focus on top quality research and high end innovations from women researchers in science and engineering. Prof K Sivapriya of @ChemistryIitgn will Chair this meeting. Look forward to exciting lectures, invigorating poster sessions and engaging discussions.
Power. Passion. Progress. Come. Join. Us.
@ForceConference
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
24 फरवरी 1988, मुंबई का आज़ाद मैदान। दोपहर की धूप ज़रा तेज़ थी, भीड़ में शोर था, और मैदान के बीच दो लड़के इतिहास लिख रहे थे। एक चौदह साल का, दूसरा सोलह का। बॉलर आते रहे, गेंदें गायब होती रहीं, और स्कोरबोर्ड मानो थककर रुक जाना चाहता था।
664 !!!! एक विश्व रिकॉर्ड बन चुका था।
पूरा मैदान बस दो नाम पुकार रहा था! सचिन तेंदुलकर और विनोद कांबली। लेकिन मैदान की रेखा के उस पार, एक और लड़का था जो पैड पहने, हेलमेट लगाए, अपनी बारी का इंतज़ार करता हुआ। वो देख रहा था, कैसे इतिहास बन रहा है, और कैसे उसका नाम उसमें नहीं है। उस दिन वो नहीं खेल पाया, और शायद ज़िंदगी ने वहीं तय कर लिया था कि ये लड़का हमेशा थोड़ा इंतज़ार करेगा।
वो बड़ा हुआ शिवाजी पार्क की मिट्टी में, जहाँ क्रिकेट ही धर्म था और बल्ला ही दीक्षा। रामाकांत आचरेकर की सख़्त निगाहों के नीचे उसने वही सीखा जो बाकी चूके थे और वो था अटल धैर्य!
आगे चलकर उस बालक ने पहले ही मैच में मुंबई के लिए 260 रन ठोके। दो दशक तक मैदान उसका घर रहा। 11,000 से ज़्यादा रन, 30 शतक, औसत करीब 48 किन्तु.....
हर साल वो बस इंतजार करता रहा। हर साल लोग कहते, “अगला वही है, इंडिया की जर्सी उसी को मिलेगी।” पर वो फोन कभी नहीं आया। दूसरे बुलाए गए, उसके सामने न जाने कितने आये, हीरो बने और चले गए। उसने बस खेलना जारी रखा।
ना शिकायत, ना अफ़सोस।वो सिर्फ मुस्कुराता रहा और इंतजार करता रहा। आख़िरकार साल 2014 में उसने अपना बल्ला रख दिया, पर खेल से नहीं जा पाया।
अब वो कोच बन चुका था। पहले मुंबई का, फिर आंध्र का, फिर राजस्थान रॉयल्स का। वो स्ट्रोक नहीं सुधारता था, सोच सुधारता था।
हर खिलाड़ी को सिखाता ,“दुनिया भले भूल जाए, तुम तैयार रहो।”
फिर 2023 में, किस्मत ने आख़िरकार दस्तक दी। भारतीय महिला क्रिकेट टीम की कमान उसके हाथ में आई। कई लोगों ने तब यही कहा था “जिसने इंडिया के लिए नहीं खेला, वो कोच कैसे बनेगा?”
वो मुस्कराया, वही पुरानी मुस्कान , जिसमें जवाब नहीं, सुकून था।
2025 वर्ल्ड कप शुरू हुआ तो हालात अच्छे नहीं थे। मैच हारे, कैच छूटे, भरोसा डगमगाया। वो चुपचाप टीम के बीच बैठा और बस एक लाइन कही, “हम अंत अच्छा करते हैं… क्योंकि हम ऐसे ही हैं।” फिर जो हुआ, वो जादू था। टीम बदली नहीं, बल्कि जागी।
स्मृति की टाइमिंग, हरमनप्रीत का जोश, दीप्ति की स्थिरता, शफाली की बेख़ौफ़ी सब एक अमोल धागे में बंध गए। वो धागा था उनके कोच के विश्वास का। और जब भारत ने फाइनल में दक्षिण अफ्रीका को हराया, तो पूरा स्टेडियम गूंज उठा।
कैमरे खिलाड़ियों के पीछे दौड़े, पर अगर आपने ध्यान से देखा होता तो डगआउट के किनारे एक शख़्स खड़ा था, बाँहें मोड़े, आँखें भीगीं, होंठों पर हल्की सी मुस्कान। उसने ज़िंदगी भर इंतज़ार किया, शायद खेलने के लिए नहीं पर यकीन दिलाने के लिए। उसने कभी नीली जर्सी नहीं पहनी थी पर उस नीली जर्सी को आज फिर इज़्ज़त दिलाई।
उसका नाम?
अमोल मजूमदार।
वो लड़का जो हमेशा इंतज़ार करता रहा और वो आदमी, जिसने आख़िरकार वक़्त को इंतज़ार करवाया।
Extremely shameful !
🚨 Shameful Incident in Sidhi, #MadhyaPradesh
A doctor who has spent his entire life serving patients in a government hospital ,saving lives, working tirelessly day and night, often without rest or resources , gets harassed by a local neta and his gang of 7–8 goons?
Absolutely unacceptable.
Is this how India treats its doctors?
Those who dedicate their lives to public service are being intimidated by political thugs while the system watches silently?
And what was his fault?
👉 Doing private practice after duty hours to sustain his livelihood?
Since when did that become a crime?
This is exactly why good doctors avoid government jobs , because instead of respect and safety, they get threats and humiliation.
It’s high time the government takes strict action against such hooligans.
Doctors are not your slaves
@CMMadhyaPradesh @OfficeofJPNadda
#StopHarassingDoctors
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
🚨 Shameful Incident in Sidhi, #MadhyaPradesh
A doctor who has spent his entire life serving patients in a government hospital ,saving lives, working tirelessly day and night, often without rest or resources , gets harassed by a local neta and his gang of 7–8 goons?
Absolutely unacceptable.
Is this how India treats its doctors?
Those who dedicate their lives to public service are being intimidated by political thugs while the system watches silently?
And what was his fault?
👉 Doing private practice after duty hours to sustain his livelihood?
Since when did that become a crime?
This is exactly why good doctors avoid government jobs , because instead of respect and safety, they get threats and humiliation.
It’s high time the government takes strict action against such hooligans.
Doctors are not your slaves
@CMMadhyaPradesh @OfficeofJPNadda
#StopHarassingDoctors
Akshay Srivastava retweeted
.@vipin_sondhi and I put forward a proposal for Bharat Talent Alliance, hinged on purposefully designed de novo framework of BHARAT-TALENT (Technically Adept Leaders with Expertise, Networks and Talent), built on dual pillars of BHARAT-STAY and BHARAT-RETURN.
This along with Bharat Talent Conclave, with a strong support from @PMOIndia and the Hon’ble PM’s presence and organization of Bharat Talent Festivals overseas — organised by an institution such as @FollowCII — to connect with global Indian professionals, will channelize talent from Bharat like never before.
With our youth bulge, democratic values, surging economic growth and massive government and private investments in sunrise sectors, India can dictate global STI order with a long-term strategy, while grappling with geopolitical undulations.
We propose convening a national dialogue led by @PMOIndia to launch Bharat Talent Alliance to retain and re-attract STEMM achievers back to India to build a solid edifice of our journey toward #ViksitBharat 2047.
Bharat’s time of reckoning has arrived.
@narendramodi @myogiadityanath @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvOff @karandi65 @AwasthiAwanishK
@vipin_sondhi @Sandeep_1966
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Akshay Srivastava retweeted
Achieving major milestone in critical defence technologies, Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet. The parachute system was deployed at an altitude of 30,000 ft, making it the only system deployed at this altitude which is in use by Indian Armed Forces
The jump was executed by test jumpers Wg Cdr Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), MWO R J Singh & MWO Vivek Tiwari, showcasing the efficiency, reliability, and advanced design of the indigenous system.