Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis, an Indian doctor, made a noble journey to China amidst the chaos of war to help injured soldiers. Embracing his new home, he committed his life to the service of the Chinese people, mastering the language and marrying a nurse, earning the name Ke Dihua. Today, his legacy is celebrated with memorials, symbolizing the deep historical bond between India and China forged during turbulent times.
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August 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Largely forgotten in India, honoured in China: The story of Dr Dwarkanath Kotnis
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