Role: Founder of Cognishift.org • Council Member • Editor-in‑Chief
Email: drleander@globalculturalcouncil.org
🌍 Overview
Dr. Prashant Madanmohan, known by his pen name Dr. Leander, is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon, author, cultural curator, and the visionary founder of Cognishift.org—a platform dedicated to the confluence of medicine, philosophy, memory, and the arts YouTube+9Wikipedia+9globalculturalcouncil.org+9.
🎓 Education & Medical Career
- Medical Degree: Yerevan State Medical University, Armenia
- Further Training: Madras Medical College, Chennai; DNB certification via National Board of Examinations, New Delhi Wikipedia+1Simple Wikipedia+1.
- Practice: Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon in India, with early work in surgical education and competitive exams.
📚 Literary & Cultural Contributions
Dr. Leander’s intellectual oeuvre spans memoirs, cultural studies, and philosophical fiction:
- The Monk With a Stethoscope (2023) – A philosophical memoir on memory mastery and cognitive control Facebook+7Wikipedia+7Simple Wikipedia+7
- Armenian Spiritual Sanctuaries (2023) – A cultural exploration of Armenian monasteries (supported by Indian Embassy, Yerevan) globalculturalcouncil.org+2Wikipedia+2Simple Wikipedia+2
- Armenian Legacy in India (2024) – A study of Armenia-India cultural ties (with Avetik Isahakyan Cultural Center) Wikipedia+1Simple Wikipedia+1
- The God of Deserted Memories (2025) – A philosophical novel bridging India, France, and Armenia; reached #2 on Amazon India’s Literary Criticism list YouTube+5Business Standard+5The Tribune+5
He also authored the first biography of artist Lems Nersisyan in 2023 Simple Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Reminiscier Fellowship (2025) – Jointly awarded with Mari Poghosyan for contributions to the Indo–Armenian–French Art & Literary Confluence YouTube+6The Tribune+6globalculturalcouncil.org+6
- Praised by the French Deputy Consul-General and Armenian Embassy for his leadership in cultural dialogue The Tribune+1Business Standard+1.
🎨 Cultural Leadership & Projects
- Founder of Cognishift.org (since 2023), championing transdisciplinary dialogue and publishing original works Facebook+7Wikipedia+7Wikipedia+7.
- Curator and Keynote Leader at the “First Indo–Armenian–French Art & Literary Confluence” (Chennai, 2025), overseeing 42 original paintings inspired by his book Business Standard+5The Tribune+5globalculturalcouncil.org+5.
- Cognishift Excellence Awards Director, including initiating the Monalisa D’Amour Awards for women writers and artists Wikipedia+2The Tribune+2Business Standard+2.
🌐 Role at the Global Cultural Council
As a Council Member, Dr. Leander brings unparalleled insight into cognitive science, cultural philosophy, and integrative arts. His interdisciplinary vision significantly enhances Council initiatives and cross-cultural outreach.
📩 Contact & Collaboration
- Email: drleander@globalculturalcouncil.org
- Official Website: Cognishift.org (for publications, events, and forthcoming programs).
The Global Cultural Council proudly counts Dr. Prashant Madanmohan Leander among its members—his boundary-crossing work in medicine, philosophy, and culture exemplifies our commitment to intellectual synergy and global dialogue.