Recipient of the Padmashri award by the President of India in 2004, Dr SC Manchanda is a senior consultant at the Department of Cardiology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi.

With 36-years of contribution in research, education and training, Dr Manchanda has written close to 300 scientific papers in various national and international medical journals.

He was not only the former head of the Department of Cardiology at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) but has also contributed in the growth of the institute as a faculty member for 31 years.

Endless honors, such as the best physician, best orator, and outstanding clinician awards, showered on Dr Manchanda for his contribution in the field of cardiology are only a few of the reminders of his professional excellence.

Acclaimed for his contribution in the field of research, Dr Manchanda has with his work made it possible to help army troops at high altitudes to stay healthy and avoid any heart risks.

He has written endless papers and given lectures in over 300 CRP (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) programmes about prevention of heart disease and how to save precious lives.

However, above all, his research on how yoga helps in preventing heart diseases has been widely appreciated not only in the medical fraternity but has also made a huge impact on people all across the world.