UK cautioned against 'unfair' visa crackdown on Indian professionals, students"We will be writing to the Home Secretary urgently to seek clarification; we hope that this does not include doctors and nurses because if ...
05 Dec, 2023, 08.31 PM IST
How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight lossThe demand for the diabetes drug Ozempic, known for its weight-loss effects, has led to shortages in countries like Britain and the United ...
18 Nov, 2023, 05.05 PM IST
How MCI can save the country: Tough Covid-19 battle can only be won by our young doctors and nursesJust by changing MCI regulations, India can produce over 1.5 lakh doctors and specialists out of thin air.
26 Mar, 2020, 08.57 PM IST
Unhealthy coconut oil, beef ban, Maggi row: Food controversies that didn’t fail to amuse us this decadeIndians love a good food controversy.
06 Jan, 2020, 07.28 AM IST
Bangladesh asks India to examine Zakir Nayek's speechesIslamist gunmen had stormed the upscale Holey Artisan cafe popular with foreigners in Dhaka's diplomatic enclave last Friday, killing 22 pe...
07 Jul, 2016, 04.07 AM IST
'Make in India' is hit by government schizophreniaRecent measures (on tax, drug controls and cotton seeds) suggest the government is arbitrary, populist and scornful of the sanctity of cont...
20 Mar, 2016, 10.46 AM IST
If doctors abandon the white coat, semiotic confusion would ruleUnless medical staff are offered a similarly powerful alternative meme, it is unlikely they will doff their white coats willingly in India.
23 Jul, 2015, 05.40 AM IST
'Raj Royal' seeks Dr D's help post IPL fiascoDear Dr D, I did not know your laws. Now, What face will we show (or to be precise not show) at gala events?
17 Jul, 2015, 02.15 PM IST
UK set to introduce a new law for plain cigarette packagingUK is planning to introduce plain packaging of cigarettes aimed at reducing its appeal to young people which could be enforce before the ge...
22 Jan, 2015, 05.23 PM IST
First Ebola patient in UK namedCafferkey is being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in north London, having been transferred on a military-style plane from her local hos...
30 Dec, 2014, 08.18 PM IST
In dry state Gujarat, Ghana province chief in low spiritsWhen the Okyenhene was told that liquor was banned in Gujarat as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, his anger was somewhat diluted.
05 Nov, 2014, 11.18 AM IST
Government may suspend sale of banned drugs taking cue from global drug regulatorsIndia plans to suspend sale of medicines that are banned in one of the six major global drug markets for harmful side-effects.
29 Apr, 2013, 11.15 AM IST
- Indian doctor in UK under scanner for diagnostic errors
A doctor of Indian-origin is likely to be banned from practising in the UK following a series of diagnostic errors that resulted in the dea...
21 Oct, 2009, 08.29 AM IST
- Indian doctor in UK banned from treating female patients
An Indian doctor working in Britain's National Health Service (NHS) has been prohibited from treating female patients except in emergencies...
18 Jun, 2008, 07.40 AM IST
- Haneef leaves for India
The 27-year-old doctor told lawyer he was homesick and anxious to be reunited with his family.
28 Jul, 2007, 08.40 PM 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
- UK entry becomes tougher for Indian doctors
Doctors from countries outside the European Union will require a work permit to practice in the United Kingdom.
03 Aug, 2006, 05.50 PM IST