‘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

· Nov 02, 2017 · 02:30 pm

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

· Aug 30, 2017 · 02:30 pm

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

· Jul 25, 2017 · 02:30 pm

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

· Jan 16, 2017 · 02:30 pm

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

· Oct 18, 2016 · 07:30 am

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

· Sep 03, 2016 · 02:30 pm