- Hemang Dixit
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Dr. Hemang Dixit (born 11 June 1937) is a prominent Nepalese educationalist and author. He is also a renowned consultant paediatrician. He writes under the pseudonym Mani Dixit, apart from using his real name. He is currently the Principal of Kathmandu Medical College. In the past, he had worked as the Dean and Professor of Child Health of Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine .[1] He has written various medical textbooks, novels, children’s books and poems.
His recent novel is entitled “Shatru of Kathmandu” which was published in October 2011. Though a work of fiction, the author has taken a real life event when someone tried to put an end to his life by shooting him as a starting point to weave the story.[2][3]
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Early life
Dr. Dixit did his initial schooling at Sherwood College, Nainital, India and Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, India.
Professional Role
He graduated in Medicine from London University. He has worked at Bir Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital.
He is member of Nepal Medical Council and has been its Vice Chairman for two terms.
He is a member of various associations, including Nepal Medical Association, Nepal Paediatric Society, Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Nepal Red Cross . He has been the Vice President (1970-71 & 1974-75) and President (1991–92) of Nepal Medical Association. He has been the Vice President (1984–85) and President (1986–87) of Member of Nepal Paediatric Society.
He is also a member of Literary Association Nepal (LAN).
Publications
Technical Books .[4]
- Nepal’s Quest for Health. 3rd Edition. Published by Educational Publishing House. ISBN 99946-641-7-4
- 50 Years of NMA
- My 2 Innings (Memoirs). 2nd Edition. Makalu Publication House
- A Concise History of Medicine- Makalu Publication House
Books written under the pseudonym Mani Dixit Novels
- Shatru of Kathmandu. Published by Educational Publishing House.
- The Red Temple. 2nd Revised Edition. Pilgirims Book House
- Come Tomorrow. 2nd Edition. Adarsh Books, India
- Over the mountains. Ekta Books
- Conflict in the Himalays. Ekta Books
Children’s Books
- The Adventure of Chandra and Damaru-Two Boys of Nepal.2nd Revised Edition. Pilgrims Book
- House Friends Colony. 2nd Editions. Rupa & Co. India
- Happenings in Shangri-La. 2nd Edition. Millenium Publication
Poems
- The Avenging Ghost. ISBN 99933-504-3-5
- Nonsense Verses from Nepal. Adarsh Books, India
References
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