Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla is a versatile individual with extensive knowledge in many areas and comprehensive contributions across different domains. An arrowhead in the attack on misinformation, true gentleman and a man of the highest integrity, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla brings passion, grit and determination to any activity and a selflessness to serve.
Even during the lockdowns of the COVID pandemic, when the whole country was stumped, he took extensive effort not only on the ground by supporting the needy, migrants, crematorium staff and others, but also participated in many webinars and social activities to raise awareness, share perspectives, knowledge and details.
While his approach, dynamism and exceptional efforts have been recognized in different forums and media, he has never swerved from his roots as a son of the soil.
On account of World Anti-Tobacco Day, a National Webinar on Heath Management was organized on 31-May-2020. Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla was one of the key resource persons in this forum as an eminent physician, NRI doctor (with extensive experience in working in the UK) and subject matter expert.
Self-aware and humble, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla shared interesting details on how as an anaesthetist, he experienced difficulties in treating smokers and how they were prone to other diseases and complications like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes etc. He also indicated how cinema stars played a role in promoting smoking by glorifying the same in movies when smoking, in reality, is a threat to one’s healthy living. He also gave insights into the hazards posed by e-cigarettes and cannabis smoking and how they affected not only the lungs but also the entire mind and body. He also explained in detail how they affected brain development and caused disorders of varying degrees, whether it was youngsters, aged persons or pregnant women.
On account of World Anti-Tobacco Day, a National Webinar on Heath Management was organized on 31-May-2020. Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla was one of the key resource persons in this forum as an eminent physician, NRI doctor (with extensive experience in working in the UK) and subject matter expert.
Self-aware and humble, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla shared interesting details on how as an anaesthetist, he experienced difficulties in treating smokers and how they were prone to other diseases and complications like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes etc. He also indicated how cinema stars played a role in promoting smoking by glorifying the same in movies when smoking, in reality, is a threat to one’s healthy living. He also gave insights into the hazards posed by e-cigarettes and cannabis smoking and how they affected not only the lungs but also the entire mind and body. He also explained in detail how they affected brain development and caused disorders of varying degrees, whether it was youngsters, aged persons or pregnant women.
The event aimed to highlight the menace of plastic bags, their role in environmental degradation and their non-decomposable nature. Plastic pollution of the sea also harmed the marine environment and caused the death of marine life. Many such points were discussed, and a resolution was taken to bring about a ban on plastic bags worldwide, encourage the use of paper bags, undertake tree plantation drives.
Unauthorized felling of trees is a criminal offence in many Western countries. Such aspects were discussed, and it was proposed to bring such strong legislation in India as well. Even for the manufacture of paper when trees were felled, positive afforestation was undertaken to improve the green cover.
Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla actively participated in this event along with other fellow luminaries like the Former Joint Director CBI and JD Foundation Chairman V.V Lakshmi Narayana and CMD of Ayushman Bhava Dr. Pathan Abdel Rehman.
Patron of Arts. Culture and Talent
Event Organized as Part of Tribute to Late Smt. Shobha Naidu
Smt. Shobha Naidu was a renowned Kuchipudi and Padmashri awardee. A function was organized in memory of this great exponent with the support of the REACH Global Foundation under the leadership of Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla in 2021.
While the contributions of Smt. Shobha Naidu were remembered both to art and society, the event also served as a platform to encourage many artists and students.
Ms. Sai Sivaranjani Naidu, D/o Late Smt. Shobha Naidu spoke highly of Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla and thanked him profusely for organizing the function, thereby providing a forum to convey the tributes of all to her late mother.
Event Organized as Part of Tribute to Late S.P. Balasubramaniam
(Late) S.P. Balasubramaniam is a well-known playback singer, a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree awardee. His melodious voice enthralled generations of people across all age groups and regions in India. He was also a supporter of talent and encouraged many budding artists and upcoming singers and musicians in numerous ways, thereby creating a legacy of positivity. He also used to speak about many Telugu artists and playback singers in different programs, even though they might have been low in profile or long forgotten, thereby triggering memories of those artists, saluting and acknowledging their contributions to Telugu cinema.
Unfortunately, he passed away during the Corona pandemic.
Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla was a deep admirer of this legend. On the first death anniversary of S.P. Balasubramaniam in 2021, an event was organized in this regard. Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla spoke eloquently about the many contributions of S.P. Balasubramaniam to cinema, playback singing and to recognizing and mentoring talent in different forums like the Indian Idol, Telugu music programs etc. He stressed how the late S.P. Balasubramaniam was a humble and down-to-earth person though he was a high achiever and how we should try to emulate his positive legacy by encouraging, nurturing and mentoring talent in different areas.
A musical program was conducted under the aegis of Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla and the REACH Global Foundation, which saw good participation from many singers, musicians and music troupes. It served as a platform to encourage musical talent and keep the legacy of S.P. Balasubramaniam alive.
National Sports Day Celebrations
On the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a decorated sportsman who bought India Olympic glory many times, National Sports Day Celebrations were organized on 29-Aug-2020. The event was inaugurated by CMD of Ayushman Bhava Dr. Pathan Abdel Rehman, and Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla was the guest of honour in the virtual awards ceremony.
Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla articulated the importance of sports and sportsmanship in everyday life and how school children nowadays are overly burdened with academics. He explained how in his times, there were many extra-curricular activities and games, which helped individuals develop a healthy and well-rounded personality, good health, fitness and how such a system was slowly disappearing today under the garb of focussing on academics. He also recollected how the Telugu poems recited during these games also inspired the players with their message and increased the willpower of all, despite the challenge of rain or anything adverse.
NCC was part of school activities, and games like playing with marbles, tops etc., helped develop camaraderie, built a sportive spirit in accepting defeat magnanimously and encouraged teamwork. Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla also highlighted the reason many present-day students were committing suicide due to stress, academic pressure and fear of failure was because of a lack of adequate time for sports and recreation.
He also cited the example of Dr.Abdul Kalam and how Dr.Kalam mentioned that as individuals, we learn more in our defeats than our successes. Overall, the words of Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla had a positive effect on the audience and encouraged the students and youth present to develop a holistic lifestyle balancing academics and sports activities.
National Sports Day Celebrations
On the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a decorated sportsman who bought India Olympic glory many times, National Sports Day Celebrations were organized on 29-Aug-2020. The event was inaugurated by CMD of Ayushman Bhava Dr. Pathan Abdel Rehman, and Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla was the guest of honour in the virtual awards ceremony.
Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla articulated the importance of sports and sportsmanship in everyday life and how school children nowadays are overly burdened with academics. He explained how in his times, there were many extra-curricular activities and games, which helped individuals develop a healthy and well-rounded personality, good health, fitness and how such a system was slowly disappearing today under the garb of focussing on academics. He also recollected how the Telugu poems recited during these games also inspired the players with their message and increased the willpower of all, despite the challenge of rain or anything adverse.
NCC was part of school activities, and games like playing with marbles, tops etc., helped develop camaraderie, built a sportive spirit in accepting defeat magnanimously and encouraged teamwork. Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla also highlighted the reason many present-day students were committing suicide due to stress, academic pressure and fear of failure was because of a lack of adequate time for sports and recreation.
He also cited the example of Dr.Abdul Kalam and how Dr.Kalam mentioned that as individuals, we learn more in our defeats than our successes. Overall, the words of Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla had a positive effect on the audience and encouraged the students and youth present to develop a holistic lifestyle balancing academics and sports activities.
Patriot
Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla was always inspired to be fearless by India’s great freedom fighters in fighting for justice or lending a hand to a genuine cause. He was particularly inspired by Sardar Vallabhai Patel on how he stitched together all the princely states post-independence to create a united India and the great martyr Bhagat Singh on how he courageously opposed the British.
To inspire the future youth to look upon these icons and mould their lives likewise in the nation’s service, Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla was instrumental in the public installation of the statues of these personalities and also contributed to the cause. He was also part of the National Unity Day celebrations on 31-Oct-2020 and the chief guest for the unveiling of the statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.
Chief Guest for the valedictory function at the Reginal Science Centre Tirupati on the occasion of the National Science Week Program in Feb 2021
The late Sri. Manigandan, Regional Science Centre Head and Coordinator, enumerated to students how Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla was a true son of the soil and single-handedly improvised the living conditions and key infrastructure of his village. Like Sir C.V Raman, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla came back to his motherland despite all the wealth, high profile and stellar career abroad, and this act by itself is a true indication of selflessness.
Sri. Manigandan’s inspiring words and the towering in-person presence of Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla and his subsequent speech motivated the students to work harder and contribute to nation-building in their present and future endeavours.
National Science Day
Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla was a keen observer of nature and always encouraged his students, juniors and others to approach things with a scientific mind. The human mind is deeply powerful, and he firmly believed that both mental and physical health was of utmost importance. With so many distractions around, today’s youth faced challenges in staying disciplined and focussed. To foster the scientific spirit and ensure that the youth were self-motivated to succeed, an ‘Unbelievable Scientist Photo Exhibition’ was organized in February 2021 by the REACH Global Foundation.
Students were encouraged to select and exhibit photos of scientists from all around the world. Each student then had to detail that particular scientist based on the data gathered and the study undertaken about their life. The event was a huge success with participation from all stakeholders – students, teachers, parents and the general public and was well covered in local Telugu newspapers. Finally, participation certificates were also issued to the students on behalf of the REACH Global Foundation.
Seva Puraskar Award
In 2020 and 2021, a memorial service was conducted on Mother Teresa’s birthday. Regional Telugu newspapers well covered the event, and Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla gave a powerful and moving speech in this forum. He stressed how Mother Teresa led a simple life, was down-to-earth in nature and dedicated her life to the service of the downtrodden, destitute and dying. Even though she was born outside India, she decided to stay in India and work for a good cause.
In August 2021, the same services were conducted again. On this occasion, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla was presented the Seva Puraskar award for his outstanding individual achievements and distinguished service to the nation.
In every sense, situation and opportunity, Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla has been a guiding light, be it in his medical profession, in his philanthropic activities, as a guest of honour in numerous events or anywhere else. With some gentle humour, unfailing politeness and an open heart, he has ensured that his experience, blessings and well wishes are passed on continuously to the deserving, and he always motivates individuals to scale high peaks. His sincerity, dedication and true service-mindedness without seeking anything in return or having expectations were not only recognized by esteemed individuals like the late Sri. Manigandan, but also by westerners and knowledgeable professionals like Dr. Peter Fletcher of England.
In so many cases and occasions, whether in India or abroad, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla’s unseen contributions have directly and indirectly uplifted the lives of thousands of people. A true inspiration to any generation and an ideal example of a modern Karma Yogi, Dr. Ramesh Nath Lingutla continues to be the guiding light to society with his activities, best exemplifying Tennyson memorable words of an indomitable human spirit…To strive, to seek, to succeed and not to yield
Dr.Ramesh Nath Lingutla
M.B,B.S D.A(London), MRCA,
Tirupathi (Chittoor District), A.P, India / UK / USA
