Neurosurgeon Dr. Mazda Turel has spent decades encountering the strange, moving and often unexpectedly funny edges of human life through his work.

In these pages you will find a wheelchair-bound woman whose devoted caregiver husband suddenly became a patient himself, a woman whose dog discovered her breast cancer before she did, and a brilliant teen with a brain tumour who got his doctor to reach him to read MRI scans.

Through these unusual cases, Dr. Turel comes to understand illness not just as a medical condition, but as a test of resilience, identity and the human spirit. Told with warmth, insight and quiet humour, these stories are as colourful and intriguing as they are deeply humane.

Dr. Turel will be in conversation with Raamesh Gowri Raghavan about his experiences from the operation theatre.

About Dr. Mazda Turel: Dr. Mazda K. Turel completed his degree in medicine (MBBS) from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Groups of Hospitals in Mumbai. He then went on to pursue an M. Chem degree in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He has 15+ years of neurosurgery experience and has previously operated on His Holiness Pope Francis and is a recipient of the Jacob Chandy Gold Medal at his graduation. A distinction that had been conferred previously to just four other recipients since its conception, 35 years ago.

About Raamesh Gowri Raghavan: Raamesh Gowri Raghavan has 7 years of experience in scientific research, especially with PCR and biochemistry skills, followed by 14 years in digital marketing. Adept at conceptualisation, strategising, copywriting, and execution of marketing campaigns, working well solo or in a team. Raamesh has helped bring several brands to market in memorable and award-winning campaigns. He is also a teacher-researcher in the field of archeology, linguistics, and epigraphy with 4 years of experience.