Who is Shamir Chandran? Indian-origin cancer specialist doctor banned in UK says, ‘I will never work in that country again’Shamir Chandran, a cancer specialist doctor of Indian origin, has been banned from practicing medicine in Britain. He was convicted of cont...
24 May, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
21 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
'Thank God' Kiran Mazumdar Shaw did not become a doctor: When Dr Devi Shetty shared a life lesson from Biocon founder's inspiring journeyA missed medical college admission propelled Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw towards a different path, ultimately leading to the founding of Biocon. Re...
07 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Career advice of the day from famous cardiac surgeon, Dr Devi Shetty: 'When you don't get something, remember that God has something better for you'Renowned doctor Devi Shetty shared a personal story of career setback. He faced rejection for a registrar position in England. This unexpec...
06 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on Monday, says PM Christopher LuxonIndia and New Zealand will sign a Free Trade Agreement on Monday, April 27. This landmark deal aims to boost bilateral trade significantly....
24 Apr, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Pay, policy and pressure - Why Indian doctors are quitting the UKSenior doctors of Indian origin working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) told PTI that many Indian health professionals are choosi...
23 Dec, 2025, 06.15 AM IST
UK extends work visas for Indian, foreign doctors and nurses in COVID-19 fightIt follows an announcement earlier in the year offering free visa extensions for health professionals whose visas were due to expire betwee...
24 Nov, 2020, 10.25 AM IST
Indian doctors protest UK's 'unfair' health surchargeIn December last year, "Immigration Health Surcharge" was hiked from £ 200 to £ 400 pounds per year.
10 Feb, 2019, 09.07 AM IST
New scheme for Indian doctors in UK to plug shortagesThe first set of 20 Indian doctors will be brought in to Manchester in northern England this year to help out in the region's eight Acciden...
13 Jan, 2017, 10.22 PM IST
UK turns to India to fill doctors, nurses vacancies"Unwise regulations" and changing visa regime have been making the British medical system less attractive for Indian doctors, which UK hope...
29 Feb, 2016, 10.19 PM IST
'Gandhigiri' in UK: Indian-origin doctor on hunger-strike to protest 'unfair' treatmentDr Narinder Kapur is protesting against "unfair" treatment by National Health Service for raising concerns about Britain's health services.
02 Oct, 2012, 09.19 PM IST
Number of Indian doctors coming to UK drops sharply, says reportA GMC report said India still provides largest no of overseas doctors, but the number has dropped from 3,641 in 2004 to 500 a year.
18 Sep, 2012, 07.26 PM IST
- UK honour for Indian origin doctor
The Goulstonian lecturership is one of the college's most prestigious lectureships and is the highest honour that can be awarded to a young...
13 Feb, 2011, 04.46 PM IST
- Indian doctor in UK admits to plagiarism but not dishonesty
Media psychiatrist Professor Raj Persaud has admitted to the General Medical Council that he plagiarised articles from other academics.
17 Jun, 2008, 12.07 PM IST
- Indian doctors in UK get a painkiller
Apparently bowing to pressure from groups campaigning for aggrieved Indian doctors, Britain has given the medicos some relief by agreeing t...
26 Feb, 2007, 01.24 AM IST
- Destination next for Indian health pros
UK’s home weather is proving inhospitable for Indian doctors. But other countries offer good options.
19 Feb, 2007, 12.05 AM IST