THE BLOG

On a humid July morning, I made my way to Thane to meet Dr. Aditi Godbole , a name familiar to many women in this region seeking obstetric and gynecological care. My aim: to understand not just her credentials and practice, but also the real-world balance of risks, cost, and aftercare in modern women’s health procedures. What follows is a journalistic account of our conversation, with context from comparable specialists in India and abroad—and practical guidance for any woman

When I walked into the maternity wing of Jeevan Doctors Planet in Thane last month, the gentle hum of monitors and soft footsteps of nursing staff reminded me that childbirth remains one of nature’s most powerful journeys—even when new techniques promise to ease the pain. I was there to personally interview Dr. Aditi Godbole , a well-known obstetrician in the Mumbai metropolitan region, about her approach to what many patients call “ painless normal delivery .” Meeting Dr. Ad

On a humid morning in Andheri West, Mumbai, I arrived at Ambrosia Aesthetics , the clinic of Dr. Niketa Sonavane to probe deeper into an often controversial domain: skin whitening treatments in Mumbai . Over the course of two hours, I toured her workspace, observed the team, and interviewed Dr. Sonavane about her philosophy, methods, limitations, and advice. What follows is an independent account of what I learned—neither endorsement nor dismissal, but an attempt to shed lig