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'''Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis''' (b. [[October 10]], [[1910]] in [[Solapur]] District, Southern [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] – d. [[December 9]], [[1942]], in [[China]]), Chinese name: 柯棣华, [[Pinyin]]: Kē Dì Huá, was one of five Indian physicians dispatched to China forto providingprovide medical assistance during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]] in 1938. Besides being known for his dedication and perseverance, he has also been regarded as an example for Sino-Indian friendship and collaboration.

Along with the Canadian [[Dr. Norman Bethune]], he continues to be revered by the Chinese people. In April 2005 both their graves were covered completely in flowers donated by the Chinese people on a day used by the Chinese to commemorate their ancestors.