A tribute to legacy, community, and creativity, Joint Venture: Delhi Rheuma Chronicles offers a unique portrait of the Delhi Rheumatology Association—through its people, its journey, and its spirit. This richly curated volume blends professional profiles, archival milestones, and personal reflections with compelling visual narratives. From photographs and artworks to landscapes and cityscapes contributed by the fraternity, it reveals the many dimensions of those who have shaped rheumatology in Delhi. Under the editorial vision of Dr Atul Kakar, the book brings together science and soul—charting the Association’s evolution with warmth, depth, and a touch of  artistry. Whether you’re part of the medical community, a collector of institutional histories, or simply drawn to human stories told with authenticity, this is a keepsake worth exploring.

Dr Atul Kakar is President of the Delhi Rheumatology Association and Chairman, Department of Internal Medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. A distinguished physician and academician, he holds MRCP and FRCP from the Royal College of 
Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, and has received several national awards including the Eminent NBE Alumnus Award and the K.C. Mahajan Award for Best Academician. Author of 21 books and over 130 publications, Dr Kakar is widely recognised for his contributions to medical education, research, and clinical trials in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine. He is also the Editor of Current Medicine Research and Practice.