Dignitaries at the book launch of Kaatrukku Enna Veli in the city on Sunday. | Photo Credit: J. Johan Sathyadas The autobiography of asthma and allergy specialist Sridharan titled Kaatrukku Enna Veli was launched here on Sunday by director of Cardiothoracic surgery of SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani V. V. Bashi at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. The first copy of the book was recieved by Ramco Cements CEO A. V. Dharmakrishnan. The launch also coincided with Dr. Sridharan’s 75th birthday. Speaking after releasing the book, Dr. Bashi said that he knew Dr. Sridharan for over 30 years now and that they have had several common patients. He said that Dr. Sridharan was a unique person and had written over 50 devotional songs. He recalled how in the past there was no proper cure for asthma but things had changed and many advances have occured in it’s treatment and Dr. Sridharan was in the forefront. Published – April 20, 2026 12:44 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Letters to The Editor — April 20, 2026 Poultry sector feels the heat as bird deaths rise; farmers hit hard