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Prashant Madanmohan
Born (1985-07-31) July 31, 1985 (age 39)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Alma materYerevan State Medical University
Madras Medical College
Diplomate of National Board
Occupation(s)Orthopaedic surgeon, author, cultural curator

Prashant Madanmohan (born 31 July 1985), known by his pen-name Dr Leander, is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon, author, and cultural curator. He founded the cultural platform Cognishift.org to promote cross-disciplinary dialogue among medicine, philosophy, and the arts.[1]

Early life and education

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Prashant Madanmohan was born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in 1985. He received his MBBS and MD from Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia, followed by internship and specialist training in orthopaedics at Madras Medical College and the Diplomate of National Board program in Chennai.

Medical career

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Since 2002, Madanmohan has practiced medicine in Chennai, and from 2009 as an orthopaedic surgeon. He is registered with the National Medical Commission of India.[2]

Cultural and literary work

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Prashant Madanmohan writes under the pseudonym Dr Leander and has authored:

  • The Monk With A Stethoscope (2023), a philosophical memoir.
  • Armenian Spiritual Sanctuaries, detailing lost monasteries encyclopedic work, honoured at Indian Embassy in Yerevan.[3]
  • Armenian Legacy In India (2024), felicitated by Avetik Isahakyan Central cultural Centre, Armenia.[4]
  • The God of Deserted Memories (2025), a novel exploring Franco-Armenian-Indian cultural legacies. Its launch at Chennai’s Lalit Kala Akademi was covered by *Business Standard* and *ThePrint* and praised by the French and Armenian diplomatic missions.[5][6]

Prashant Madanmohan also curated:

  • A week-long “God of Deserted Memories” art-literary festival (May 2025) at Lalit Kala Akademi, featuring 42 original paintings by Mari Poghosyan and diplomatic participation from France and Armenia.[7]
  • The annual Monalisa D’Amour Awards (May 2025), recognizing women writers and artists; covered by ANI News.[8]
  • Indo-Armenian Christmas celebrations (January 2025) at Chennai’s Armenian Church, with Indian and Armenian diplomats present.[9]
  • Diplomatic art exhibit at the Indian Embassy in Yerevan (May 2024).[10]
  • A Franco-Armenian-Indian art-literary dialogue event at Lalit Kala Akademi (2025).[11]

Recognition

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Prashant Madanmohan has been:

  • Invited speaker at the 109th Armenian Genocide anniversary (New Delhi, 2024).[12]
  • Felicitated by Indo-Armenian community leaders and cultural bodies.[13]
  • Scientific contributions.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Apurva, P (2025-05-10). "This art exhibition by Mari Poghosyan explores cross-cultural memories and identity". Indulge Express. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  2. ^ "Indian Medical Register". NMC. Archived from the original on 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  3. ^ "Armenian Spiritual Sanctuaries, Dr.Prashant Madanmohan and artist wife". eoiyerevan.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  4. ^ "ՀՈԱԿ". www.isahakyanlibrary.am. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  5. ^ "Cognishift.org Excellence Awards – book & art festival at Lalit Kala Akademi". Business Standard. 2025-05-21.
  6. ^ "Indo-Armenian art and literary confluence in Chennai". ThePrint. 2025-05-21.
  7. ^ "Cultural curation of diaspora voices Armenia India France ,Lalit Kala Akademi, Ministry of Culture, India, Chennai 2025". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  8. ^ "Cognishift.org Annual Excellence Awards". ANI News. 2025-05-21.
  9. ^ "Celebrate Surb Tsnund, Armenian Christmas, in Chennai". The Times of India. 2023-01-04.
  10. ^ "Gallery – Indian Embassy Yerevan". Embassy of India, Yerevan. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  11. ^ "Franco-Armenian-Indian Art Literary Conference". France Network Times. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  12. ^ "109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide". Armenian MFA. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
  13. ^ "Armenian artists' works to be exhibited in Chennai". The Times of India. 2023-04-23.
  14. ^ "Dr. Prashant Madan Mohan's research works". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
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