Kumbh… the story of ‘Sankalp
Last weekend, on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, I had the good fortune of visiting the Kumbh Mela and taking a dip in the Holy Ganges. I was told it was the largest human gathering ever on earth, and…
समय की वीणा:
कल मैंने आँगन में मोर देखा मोरनी थी शायद चपल, रंग कुशल चंचल पग, लयबद्ध चाल मैं स्थिर खड़ा उसके पास कौतुक नैनों में नृत्यलोकन की आस वो उड़ बैठी नीम की डाल त्रीव सौन्दर्य करता सहज उपहास मैंने देखा…
Some Heroes Don’t Have A Face
Have you ever wondered why, despite its roughness and gloom, and in spite of all its unfairness, pain, and suffering, this world remains a beautiful and vibrant place? What drives the world forward? What keeps it connected, despite the superficial…
Reimagining Healthcare Leadership: The Need for Physician Leaders
In the current landscape of Indian healthcare, one of the most pressing challenges is that we are grooming doctors as skilled laborers, not as leaders. Medical schools across the country focus on clinical excellence and technical expertise but often neglect…
A Journey of Cultural Shock and Customer Satisfaction”…The Nordstrom Tyre Story
During my recent, first-ever, visit to the United States, I was struck by the stark contrast with India where I have spent the last fifty years. The absence of the constant chaos and noise that I had grown so accustomed…
A New Polio Case in Meghalaya: What It Means for India’s Eradication Efforts”
In August 2024, a two-year boy from Tikrikilla situated in the West Garo hills of Meghalaya was diagnosed with the symptoms of Poliomyelitis. According to officials of the health ministry, this is most likely a case of vaccine-derived poliomyelitis. The…
Can The National Task Force Deliver Or it’s…
—image source www.livelaw.in National Task Force: Can It Deliver? The recent formation of a National Task Force to address the rising violence against healthcare workers seems like a critical step forward. However, a closer examination reveals potential shortcomings, challenges, and…
A Cry for Justice: Why India Needs a Central Protection Law for Healthcare Workers
The brutal rape and murder of a young doctor in the confines of a hospital rattled India. Protests erupted across the nation, doctors called for action, and public support surged. Yet, despite these overwhelming demonstrations, the violence against healthcare…
Beyond the Headlines: A Call for Balanced Reporting on Medical Issues” #Nirbhaya2
To, The Editor Times Of India New Delhi. Date: 15/8/24 Subject: Strong Objection to Article by Reema Nagrajan Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my strongest objection to the article authored by Reema Nagrajan, recently published in The Times…
The Silenced Stethoscopes
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a heart-wrenching and unprecedented event that has caused immense pain and suffering to humanity. It has been like a war with an invisible enemy, one that we have never encountered before in history, and an…
