Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

The National Medical Commission has allowed medical practitioners to refuse treatment in case of abusive and violent patients or relatives but they must ensure that the patient is not abandoned, a......

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election.Shyam G Menon......

Draft rules propose doctors disclose income from pharma companies

Defining "modern medicine" for the first time, the National Medical Commission (NMC), in its code of conduct, has introduced a major change, proposing the use of "Med Dr" as a prefix for those......

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

The child's mom continued to sob and pray.The Vistara staff was standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vistara flight UK 814 had......

Dabhol-nama: Five things that made the plant unique

 Dabhol power plant is a lesson on what to avoid while setting up large infrastructure projects. IMAGE: Dabhol plant has been in the custody of state-owned NTPC and GAIL. Photograph,......