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Dr Rithika Salian

MBBS, MD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist in Udupi About Dr. Rithika Salian Dr. Rithika Salian is a Consultant Psychiatrist practicing in Udupi, Karnataka. She provides professional mental healthcare services for individuals dealing with emotional, psychological, and behavioral health concerns. Her approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, counseling support, and long-term mental wellness. Mental health plays an important role in overall well-being, and Dr. Rithika Salian helps patients manage conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and other psychiatric concerns...

Dr. Anoop Shetty

General Physicians & Non Invasive Cardiologist in Udupi Dr. Anoop Shetty completed his MBBS from Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar, and his MD in General Medicine from SDM Medical College, Dharwad. He later pursued a Fellowship in Non-Invasive Cardiology from the prestigious Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Bengaluru. He secured 3rd state rank under RGUHS and received the “Dhanvantari” Award as the Best Outgoing Postgraduate in General Medicine. He has previously worked at Samaritan Charitable Hospital, Gudalur (Tamil...

U. R. Anantha Murthy

Dr. Udupi Rajagopala Acharya Anantha Murthy Born in 1932 at Melige, a remote Village in Tirthahalli Taluk, in Shimoga District. Dr. Udupi Rajagopala Acharya Anantha Murthy (U.R. Anantha Murthy) had his early sanskrit education in a traditional Patashala. He completed his graduation and Post-graduation from the University of Mysore in 1956. Later in 1966 he earned a PhD (English & Comparative Literature) from the University of Birmingham, U.K. Professional ExperienceHe began his career as a Lecturer in English in 1956 &...

Shyam Benegal

Mr. Benegal is one of the most popular personality in the filmidom of India. The film “ANKUR” marked the beginning of his success story as a leading film maker of India. His films have found a prominent place of admiral both in India and abroad. The concepts in his films are varied in nature but centred on contemporary Indian experience. His work on television consists of several popular series based on international stories, short stories by well-known Indian writers...

Sri Malpe Haridas Ramdas Samaga

Born on 20th June 1926, son of Sri. Laxminarayan Samaga and Smt. Laxmi Devi Sri. Malpe Haridas Ramdas Samaga is a prominent personality in the field of Yakshagana. He began his career in the field of Yakshagana from his 21st year. His service to Suratkal, Shirsi, Amritheshwari, Koodlu, Perdoor and Karnataka Yakshagana Nataka Sabha during the period of these 32 years is enormous. Completing his metriculation in Christian High School, Udupi he got himself enrolled to the Sanskrit Maha...