November 2023 is a month I’ve been eagerly anticipating ever since I read an article in The Times about Ridley Scott commencing the filming of Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix. The news sent shivers down my spine, stirring a deep sense of nostalgia and...
Frontline workers. The term does roll off the tongue like a battle cry these days, doesn’t it? I’ve got to say, the phrase isn’t just some social media hashtag or tabloid headline; it’s become the anthem of resilience, grit, and above all,...
Fear is the ultimate equaliser. Regardless of background or profession, it touches us all. But not all fears are born equal. In my unique position as an anaesthetist, I’ve observed fear manifest in various forms—from the existential dread that floods in moments...
As I look back on my journey, there’s one figure who looms large in the narrative of my childhood––my mother. She was a woman of simple means and a heart that, I believe, harboured love for me on her own terms. But her choices, or perhaps her inability to...
A coronary artery bypass graft is a life-changing operation; there’s no denying that fact. It marks a significant moment in one’s life, an event that forces you to pause, reflect, and confront the harsh realities of your existence. Yet, in the midst of the...
