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Ankur Paliwal
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‘How could you have been raped?’: New study on how India’s transgender people face bias from doctors
A new study uncovers reasons for discrimination against transgender patients by the medical community.
Ankur Paliwal
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Under pressure: A day in the grueling life of a pharma representative selling medicines in Delhi
In July 2016, a pharmaceutical representative in Indore committed suicide. He left a note saying he could not cope with the pressure of sales targets.
Ankur Paliwal
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Children are dying of cancer for lack of money – even those that get free medical treatment
Many families abandon cancer treatment for their children for lack of money for food and lodging near hospitals.
Ankur Paliwal
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Why imminent Indian government regulations on medical devices have everyone worried
While industry is crying foul over stringent provisions on the shelf lives of devices, others argue that the rules do not do nearly enough.
Ankur Paliwal
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Too little, too late: Why palliative care is vastly inadequate in India
Most patients are referred for palliative care when all other treatments fail when they can be more comfortable much earlier.
Ankur Paliwal
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The long days and fleeting friendships of a palliative care worker
Sometimes, the best a counselor can do is to listen to terminally ill patients and hear out their families.
Ankur Paliwal
Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted