Decades late, these set of basic rules for Indian pharma can save lives

Kolkata woman PGT doctor rape-murder: Junior doctors hold protest in state-run hospitals Synopsis The tragic case in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College once again exposed the deep flaws in India’s healthcare system. While there are established guidelines and mechanisms to guarantee safety to the medical staff, the ground reality is often different. In a shocking […]

Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam with his team of senior scientists; image credit: IIT Madras Synopsis Using indigenous proprietary technology, scientists at the institute are slicing the brain down to one-fifth of a human hair to build a bank of images several times sharper in resolution than sophisticated MRI scans. These images can potentially provide path-breaking insights […]

Infertility, once shrouded in cultural taboos and superstition, has emerged as a critical health issue worldwide. In India, the narrative is no different. Let’s reflect on Bimla’s story. She struggled with chronic anxiety due to her in-laws’ continuous pressure to bear a son, despite her “infertility” following the birth of her daughter. Bimla sought help […]