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Topic: Doctors

Doctor exodus & faculty vacancies cripple India’s AIIMS system. What’s causing the crisis

None of the country’s 20 AIIMS institutions have filled even 80% of the sanctioned posts, with faculty shortages ranging from 24 to 73%, government data show.

As Gaza’s doctors die, a young woman abandons her plans to become a teacher to one day take their place

Donya Abu Sitta, a 23-yr-old Palestinian woman & English language graduate, is studying to become a neurosurgeon. Her family has been displaced 6 times amid Israel's relentless bombardment.

‘I need a job’—aspiring doctors left in limbo as admin crisis paralyses Delhi Medical Council

Medical professionals are lining up for registration at DMC, which has been proposed for dissolution. Members allege procedural delays by Delhi govt.

ChatGPT (The Old Testament version) & pirates of the Mediterranean

The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print, online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately. Also Read: Indian atheists fight...

Doctors fume as ‘Dr BC Roy Memorial Award’ conferred years after prestigious original was discontinued

Instituted in 1962 by the erstwhile MCI, the original award was considered the most coveted for the medical fraternity in the country but was discontinued in 2019.

Hindu designer says ‘India has it better’, Pakistanis say ‘Go to India’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

The age of health-fluencers, blending humour & expertise to bust myths, promote health literacy

From sexual & gut health to paediatrics & daily wellness, influencers like Dr Cuterus, Bacchon Ki Doctor share valuable information & empow viewers to take charge of their own health.

‘CBI has done nothing’, says RG Kar doctor’s father ahead of verdict by Sealdah court

Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court is set to announce the verdict of RG Kar rape-murder case today. The victim’s father said he has also written to the PMO to no avail.

Man kills doctor in South Delhi, claims he touched him ‘inappropriately’

The accused, 23, flew into a fit of rage and strangled the 52-year-old doctor and slit his throat, say police.

‘Disability will always exist.’ Activist-doctor calls for focus on strengthening support systems

For this purpose, Dr Satendra Singh advocates for a collective effort by private players, government, and society in fostering inclusivity for welfare of the disabled.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood brought Emraan Hashmi out of our guilty pleasure closet, made him cool

With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.