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In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...
Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: 'Most people are other people. Their thoughts are…'—Inspiring quotes by the most famous 19th-century Irish playwright, novelist, and poet celebrated for his sharp witOscar Wilde's powerful quote highlights how many people live as reflections of others. His words urge readers to question their own beliefs...
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...
Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” — a simple and powerful message about truly living life, enjoying every moment, and not just following routineOscar Wilde’s quote of the day reminds people to truly live life instead of just going through daily routine. His words encourage enjoying ...
How Tipu Sultan’s 18th-century punishment quietly reshaped beauty standards across Bollywood and HollywoodCenturies before celebrity nose jobs dominated headlines, a humble Indian artisan performed a groundbreaking nasal reconstruction on Cowasj...
From Theatre to Medicine: The story of RG Kar, the man who revolutionized medical education in BengalRadha Gobinda Kar, born in 1850, was a pioneering physician who founded the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Initially pas...
Sankara Nethralaya founder Dr SS Badrinath, who made eye care affordable, passes away at 83Dr Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, the founder of Sankara Nethralaya, passed away at the age of 83. He dedicated his life to improving acces...
Shattered by Nazi bombs, a fossil's lost copies are just being foundThe duo stumbled across the casts while scouring museum collections for overlooked ichthyosaurs.
First complete skeleton of ichthyosaur aka 'fish lizard' bombed during WWII found in LondonIchthyosaurus was part of a larger group called ichthyosaurs which were distant relatives of lizards and snakes.
Scientists in Ireland identify how and why some Covid patients develop blood clotsPrevious research has established that blood clotting is a significant cause of death in patients with Covid.
Doctors in UK get telemedicine, virtual ward rounds project going for IndiaMeanwhile, the BAPIO Telemedicine project has received support and clarification from the UK's General Medical Council (GMC) and has alread...
Beware second wave of coronavirus, medics warn BritainBritain has one of the world's highest death tolls from COVID-19 but infections have fallen. Govt plans to lift many restrictions in Englan...
Beware the second coronavirus wave, British medics warn politiciansPrime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that pubs, restaurants and hotels could reopen in England early next month, easing the coronav...
Composure, valour: What Abhinandan got from mother courageAbhinandan's mother has volunteered for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and served in dangerous remote locations, such as Ivory Coast, Niger...
MRCP-UK can make one consultant here, not in BritainAccording to the MRCP-UK international brochure, the three-part MRCP(UK) merely makes a person eligible for higher specialist training.
- Former Goa Chief Minister Wilfred De Souza passes away at 88
Former Goa Chief Minister Wilfred De Souza, who held the post three times, passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack.
Indian-American doctor gets prestigious US awardAn Indian-origin doctor has been selected for prestigious "Outstanding American by Choice" award for his valuable contribution to US heatlh...
- Surgeons from England bolstering ties with Kolkata medics
A delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England visited Kolkata recently, courtesy the British Council.
Indian doctors could be exempted from part of MRCS exam in UKUK's Royal College of Surgeons is planning to exempt Indian doctors from appearing for a part of MRCS exam if they posses a MS and DNB degr...
- Foreign institutes seek local partners; look to set up shop
Even though a law on allowing FDI in higher education may still take some time to materialise, higher educational institutes abroad have st...