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Dr Padmavati, among India’s top cardiologists, dies at 103

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Dr Padmavati, among India’s top cardiologists, dies at 103

A strong-willed woman, a pioneer in cardiology and a doctor with a heart of gold – this is how the medical fraternity remembers 103-year-old cardiologist Dr Padmavati Sivaramakrishna Iyer, known simply as Dr Padmavati, who passed away Saturday after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month.

She was admitted to the National Heart Institute (NHI) 11 days ago and later developed pneumonia. She was put on ventilator support but suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday.

The founding director of NHI, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1992. She was also the recipient of Harvard Medical International Award, Dr BC Roy Award and Kamla Menon Research Award.

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“In 1972, when I joined Maulana Azad Medical College as a first-year MBBS student, Madam Padmavati was the director, the head of the medical college. She is the most illustrious name in the field of cardiology in this country.

She strings together scores and scores of cardiologists to whom she was a teacher as well as a mentor. Even till the last moment, she was very sharp and would put us to shame at times when we would not recount an incident but she would remember it. She was a health enthusiast and swam till the age of 93-94 years. She loved playing tennis, which she gave up some time ago. Her physical abilities were restricted over the last five years,” said Dr OP Yadava, Chief Cardiac Surgeon and Chief Executive Officer at NHI.

Born in 1917 in Burma, now Myanmar, she graduated from Rangoon Medical College from where she started her career in cardiology.

In 1967, she took over as Director-Principal of Maulana Azad Medical College where she also set up a Cardiology Department. She then introduced the DM course in Cardiology and other super specialities like the first coronary care unit and the first coronary care van in India. She also established North India’s first Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Lady Hardinge Medical College in 1954.

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“She was a role model. We learnt a lot from her that helped us establish a healthy relationship with patients. My first encounter with her was at the examination hall in MAMC when she came as an external examiner. She had a reputation of being strict and we were very scared of her. In 1974, I got a chance to interact with her when I joined the MD medicine at MAMC. My thesis was later guided by her and I got to work with her closely. She was disciplined, dedicated, and never said no to poor patients… In those days, cardiology was not as developed as it is now and only basic CATH lab was available. Her opinions hold great value and were highly acknowledged across the country. At a time when coronary heart disease was not even an issue, she gave strong emphasis on prevention of heart disease,” said Dr KK Sethi, chairman of Delhi Health and Lung Institute.

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Tabu reveals she’ll make her Dune: Prophecy entry as Sister Francesca in this episode; fans say ‘Queen is coming’

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Tabu reveals she’ll make her Dune: Prophecy entry as Sister Francesca in this episode; fans say ‘Queen is coming’

Tabu plays Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy, a prequel spin-off of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic franchise. It’s streaming in India on JioCinema.

Fans of Tabu have been waiting for her grand debut in Dune: Prophecy, the prequel spin-off show of Denis Villeneuve’s blockbuster sci-fi epic franchise. The actor has finally announced when her fans can expect her to enter the weekly episodic show. (Also Read: When Tabu said talking about her marriage was ‘boring’, didn’t understand why being single was a big deal)

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Tabu announces arrival

Tabu took to her Instagram handle on Wednesday evening and shared a picture of her as Sister Francesca, the role she plays in Dune: Prophecy. She looked both menacing and regal in a black attire.

matched with a veil over her head and kohl-rimmed eyes staring at someone sideways. Tabu wrote in the caption, “Prepare for a new Sister to show her strength. The #DuneProphecy episode featuring Tabu premieres December 15 on @streamonmax and December 16 in India on @officialjiocinema.”

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The official Instagram handle of Dune: Prophecy commented on Tabu’s post, “Your potential in the Order is endless.” The internet couldn’t keep calm at both Tabu’s look in the show and the episode in which they’ll finally get a glimpse of her in the series.

An Instagram user commented, “(red heart and fire emojis) fab cant wait.” Another wrote, “I can’t wait to whistle when you make your grand entry as Sister Francesca! (heart eyes, red heart and, take a bow emojis).” “I know she will simply come and kill it and that’s just A FACT,” read a third comment.

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Many Instagram users hailed her as the “queen,” with one of them declaring, “Queen is coming.” However, some users were left disappointed that their favourite actor would enter the show so late. One of them commented, “wait? on episode 5??? seriously?” Another one echoed the sentiment and pointed out, “2nd last ep that means.” Dune: Prophecy, which premiered in India on November 18, will have seven episodes. The finale will be dropped on December 30.

Set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Tabu has revealed that she will make her highly anticipated entry as Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy in the upcoming episode, sending her fans into a frenzy. Known for her brilliant and impactful roles in both Bollywood and international films, Tabu’s casting in the Dune prequel series has been one of the most exciting announcements for fans of the franchise.

Sister Francesca, a new character in the Dune universe, is expected to bring her own unique intensity to the story. Tabu’s strong acting skills and presence on screen have already raised expectations for her performance, with fans eagerly awaiting her debut. The announcement has led to a surge of excitement on social media, with many declaring, “Queen is coming,” as they anticipate the actress’s powerful role in the series.

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Dune: Prophecy delves into the intricate universe of Dune, and Tabu’s involvement only adds to the growing anticipation. With her stellar reputation, Tabu is sure to leave a lasting impact on the series, and fans can’t wait to see her bring Sister Francesca to life.

Sister Francesca is a new character in the Dune universe, and Tabu’s portrayal promises to be captivating.

#Tabu #DuneProphecy #SisterFrancesca #QueenIsComing #DuneSeries #FansExcited #NewRole

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