The association’s newsletter traces its origins to the late 1970s, when it was first introduced as the “IRA Bulletin.” Published quarterly from 1978 to 1980, it was edited by Dr. C. Vanjani and Dr. Krishna Das, serving as an important communication platform for members during its formative years.
Following a brief hiatus, the publication was revived in 1985 as the “Bulletin of the Indian Rheumatology Association.” Under the editorship of Dr. S.D. Deodhar, it continued until 1989, after which it evolved into the Journal of the Indian Rheumatology Association, reflecting the growing academic and scientific contributions of the community.
In 2010–11, the newsletter was reintroduced with a renewed vision under the title “IRA News and Views.”
Since 2013, it has been published consistently—initially as the “Rheumatology e-Bulletin” and currently as the IRA e-Newsletter—continuing its mission of fostering knowledge sharing, professional updates, and engagement within the rheumatology fraternity.
| EDITOR | YEAR |
|---|---|
|
Dr Banwari Sharma |
2013 – 2016 |
|
Dr Sapan Pandya |
2017 – 2019 |
|
Dr Vineeta Shobha |
2020 – 2022 |
|
Dr Vinod Ravindran |
2023 – 2025 |
|
Prof Subramanian R |
2026 – Present |
The newsletter first appeared as the “IRA Bulletin” in the late 1970s. Edited by Dr C Vanjani and Dr Krishna Das, it was a quarterly publication from 1978 to 1980.
After a hiatus, it reappeared as the “Bulletin of the Indian Rheumatology Association” in 1985 and was edited by Dr SD Deodhar till 1989. Later it was replaced by the Journal of the Indian Rheumatology Association.
It was revived with a new name “IRA News and Views” in 2010-11.
Since 2013, it is being published regularly, earlier as the “Rheumatology e-bulletin” and now as the IRA e-Newsletter.
Editors of IRA e-Newsletter
Dr Banwari Sharma 2013 – 2016
Dr Sapan Pandya 2017 – 2019
Dr Vineeta Shobha 2020 – 2022
Dr Vinod Ravindran 2023 – Present
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