by amc-hss | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog
My experiences as a doctor in a tribal community: Random Musings” amc-hss “Sir, would you like to have some black tea?” My co-medical officer translated for me. It was a time when I did not understand the language of ‘Gondi’. “Definitely”, I replied. I am...
by Dr Anubhuti | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
The Bird in the Golden Cage Dr Anubhuti She looked back twice to make sure no one was around. Hesitating, she lowered her meek voice to a whisper and asked, “Hum baccha rokne ke liye kya karien?”(What do I do to not get pregnant?) I was even more perplexed...
by Sabu K U | Oct 13, 2016 | Blog
The Promised Land Sabu K U “Mummy, how are the conditions in the tribal colonies of your panchayath?” I asked my mother-in-law as I turned to a narrow mud road. “Oh, they (tribal population) are in better status now, they have now concrete houses, electricity...
by Sabu K U | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog
Open Defecation in India: A Reflection on Cultural, Political and Gender Dimensions Sabu K U “Open defecation?” frowning at the screen I said to myself “Is it a topic for public discussion?” I didn’t know where to put myself. I found the facts and figures and the...
by Malu Mohan | May 25, 2016 | Blog
Tagged alienation and its toll on our humanity Malu Mohan Most of us would distinctly remember some lessons over others simply because we identify them as decisively different from a perspective that we possessed. Here is one such memory of mine from early 2015. ...
by Harikumar S | Mar 25, 2016 | Blog
Why are you not encouraging my saving habit? – A public health perspective Harikumar S...