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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

OSCAR NIGHT ABRAHAM VERGHESE
Indian designers make style Harvard invites author to inspire

statement the Class of 2025

braham Verghese, bestselling author, Stanford professor, and infectious
disease doctor, has been honored by Harvard to be the principal speak-
Aer at Harvard’s 374th Commencement on May 29.
Verghese is the Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor of
Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. Devoted to
he 97th Academy Awards were not just about the films but also about humanizing the physician-patient relationship, he is the founder of Presence,
fashion, and this year, from the red carpet to the after-parties, Indian an interdisciplinary center at Stanford focused on championing the human
Tfashion was seen making a mark at Hollywood’s most prestigious event. experience in medicine. He’s also the founder of the Stanford Medicine 25, an
Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, wore a stunning red saree initiative designed to foster bedside exam skills for learners and for medical
by ace Indian designer Sabyasachi. She completed her look with a beautiful professionals.
statement necklace and earrings from Sabyasachi High Jewellery. Learning to “read the body,” as Verghese describes it, not only allows
Another celebrity who was spotted wearing an Indian designer at the physicians to recognize phenotypic information that is before them but also
event was Thai singer and actress Lalisa Manoban during her performance serves as an important ritual that enhances the doctor-patient relationship.
at the 2025 Oscars. Manoban wore a black tonal leotard from Rahul Mishra’s Verghese has devoted his academic career to teaching the next generation of
Spring Couture 2025 collection, titled ‘Gaian Genesis.’ physicians the critical importance of empathy, human connection, and com-
Filmmaker Karan Johar also made a statement at the Vanity Fair Oscars passion in healthcare.
party with his bold fashion choice. He turned heads in a sharp, tailored all- “Throughout his remarkable career, Dr. Abraham Verghese has followed
black suit by designer Gaurav Gupta. A behind-the-scenes video posted by his wide-ranging interests to carve a unique path distinguished by breath-
Diet Sabya on Instagram showed Johar preparing for the event, showcasing taking creativity, outstanding achievement, and exemplary service and lead-
his attention to detail. ership,” said President Alan M. Garber. “He has pursued excellence across
For the after-party, Johar kept the sleek look going with an all-black disciplines with an intensity surpassed only by his humanity, which shines bril-
tailored suit--black shirt, sharp blazer, and matching trousers. The standout liantly through his works of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as his work as
detail was the golden accents, which added an extra touch of luxury to his a clinician and teacher. I count myself among his legion of admirers, and I
ensemble. cannot imagine a better individual to inspire the members of our Class of 2025
The Oscars, which concluded on Monday, saw Anora take home five as they contemplate their futures.”
Academy Awards, including the highly coveted Best Picture. Directed by Sean In addition to his work as professor and physician, Verghese is an ac-
Baker, the film also won Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Edit- claimed writer. His first book, “My Own Country,” a memoir about his ex-
ing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. perience caring for patients in a rural community at the dawn of the AIDS
Although Demi Moore, who had already won a Critics Choice, SAG, and epidemic, was a 1994 National Book Critics Circle Award finalist and a Time
Golden Globe award for her performance in The Substance, missed out on magazine best book of the year. His second memoir, “The Tennis Partner,”
the Oscar, Mikey Madison’s performance in Anora earned her the Best Ac- was a New York Times notable book.
tress award, making it a remarkable night for the film. Continued on next page... >>

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