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Topic: Doctors

Nayantara Sahgal says ‘storytelling’ has overrun reality, S.Y. Quraishi on simultaneous elections

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

West Bengal doctors call off strike after talks with Mamata Banerjee

Doctors agree to end the stir after Banerjee announced a number of steps, including asking police to appoint officers for security of doctors at all govt hospitals.

Karnataka tried new law to protect doctors and failed. Only protecting patients will help now

We need to protect patients to protect our doctors and that starts with Patient Protection Services in each hospital.

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking safety of doctors at govt hospitals

The plea said an IMA study concluded that 50% violent incidents took place in intensive care units of hospitals.

Now there’s an LED bulb to fight bacteria. Question is, do we really need it

With Crompton pushing its anti-bacterial LED bulb, ThePrint takes a look at the appeal of such products and the impact of a germ-free environment.

India’s overworked doctors are trashed by all —patients, corporates & even PM Modi

The human resource shortage and lack of regulation in India's hospitals is mind-boggling, leaving doctors to face the ire.

There is a law to protect doctors from assault but this is why it doesn’t work

At least 19 states, including West Bengal, have passed the Medical Protection Act that shields doctors, but it’s the implementation that’s a problem.

15-hour shifts, no sleep or water: India’s resident doctors cry ‘I Am Overworked’

The doctors, from medical college hospitals, insist they won't launch a strike but want SC order on reduced working hours and weekly offs implemented.

Medical college is hell in America. Sexual harassment makes it worse for women

A study said an apprenticeship model of PG medical education creates discrepancy. It manifests in rates of sexual harassment that far outpace other disciplines.

Months after Modicare launch, 74% of specialist doctor posts found vacant in rural India

Health ministry data says 74% of specialist doctor positions in rural areas lying vacant, doctors blame poor infrastructure and pay.

On Camera

‘Delhi winters’ is a legend. Now it’s just air anxiety

The wealthy float above the crisis—insulated in air-purified cars, weekend getaways at farmhouses, and vacations timed perfectly to coincide with Delhi’s worst weeks.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.