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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
Trending
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
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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 Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?