The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Dr. Talvalkar
A friend and fellow experimenter in dietetics in South Africa.
minor
Also known as Dr. Talvalkar
First appearance: part ii xxii comparative study of religions
Dr. Talvalkar shows up with force in Near Death's Door. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Introduces the 'Ice Doctor' (Sjt.
Dr. Talvalkar first appears in 0049 part ii xxii comparative study of religions.
In Near Death's Door: Introduces the 'Ice Doctor' (Sjt. Kelkar) who applies ice treatment to Gandhi.
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See Dr. Talvalkar in part ii xxii comparative study of religions