Surinder Tikoo's Blog
Colonialism was India’s bane, yet its legacy continues to divide opinion. India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, chose to preserve much of that legacy; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to erase many of its symbols. This post highlights that Nehru and Modi’s upbringing and deeply held beliefs, reflected in their personalities, were more impactful in shaping their […]
Your doctor says you’re fine. The tests agree. You leave relieved… until you discover they were wrong. Even the best physicians and diagnostics have limits. In this post, I share personal examples of where tests and medical practice can fall short, and what we, as patients, can do about it. When Tests Tell “Lies:” False Positives […]
When The New York Times recently named Semma the best restaurant in New York City—the gastronomic capital of the United States—it may have marked a long-overdue breakthrough for South Indian cuisine. As NYC’s only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, Semma had already earned critical acclaim, but the NYT accolade brought it into the broader public spotlight. For […]