The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.
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.
Delhi's Kabir is in the midst of a legal battle to realise his dream of studying medicine. After SC's order, he is set to undergo fresh assessment of his disabilities—for the third time.
National Medical Commission chairman says Centre made the suggestion as it received requests from some quarters including state administration to deploy health personnel for the Yatra.
National Medical Commission had dropped respiratory medicine to 'ease workload of MBBS students', but doctors say India needs more physicians trained to handle rise in respiratory diseases.
Revised forensic medicine curriculum had reinstated topics like classifying sodomy & lesbianism as 'unnatural sexual offences', and definition of virginity, defloration removed in 2022.
Promotion in the All India Services is time-bound, and nearly all officers reach the top of the scale. The creature comforts that come with the posts are also available to all officers.
Quality Control Orders (QCOs), governed by Bureau of Indian Standards, are meant to enhance quality of domestic products and restrict substandard imports.
On NSG raising day, Home Minister also opens Special Operation Training Centre at NSG facility in Manesar. Besides NSG troops, it will also train state police forces.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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