Technocratic evaluations have become political tools, tearing down a programme that gave workers power and dignity. Stripped of political understanding, policy now quietly serves corporate interests at the expense of the poor.

In Dalli Rajhara, miners and peasants built a hospital that still provides empathetic, cost-effective care rooted in collective action—not state systems.

Over 70% of India lives in rural areas, yet most surgical care is concentrated in cities. Through one patient’s journey, this story shows why investing in rural surgeons is critical for equitable healthcare.

A rural family’s struggle with a telehealth app in Kenduli reveals the everyday barriers of weak networks, rigid systems, and language gaps—and the quiet innovations that bridge them.

In rural Odisha, Anita’s struggle with knee pain revealed how digital health often excludes those who need it most. This story explores the promise of technology — and the urgent need to design it for equity, not just profit.

For women living with sickle cell disease, pregnancy and childbirth are fraught with more risks than usual. Compassionate care extends beyond just medical checkups, and provides real support.

In a world where too many women face pregnancy alone, one mother’s story shows how a village of care can turn heartbreak into hope. A journey of struggle, survival, and the power of support.

In the forests of Chhattisgarh, many still lack regular healthcare access. A young doctor recounts his transformative journey delivering healthcare and uncovering the true meaning of access and trust.

How a miniature model of the human body sparked important discoveries and dialogues on health across India.

What do left-handed scissors and hysterectomy prevention have in common? At a small rural center in Maharashtra, empathy is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare.

Two young women. Two extraordinary journeys. One unforgettable reason to rethink what healing really means.

This story relays the personal experiences of the author as he navigates sickle cell disease and its ramifications in the heart of India. How do individuals affect change on the ground?

A young woman insists on staying in the hospital long after a routine surgery. What unfolds reveals a deeper, hidden reason behind her pain.

This story highlights the human right to pain relief and dignity in death by looking at the suffering of rural cancer patients in India who need to travel hundreds of kilometers before being able to access pain relief.

What happens when pain moves beyond the body, into the mind, culture, and identity of a once self-reliant tribal community?

भारत में प्रवासी श्रमिकों के संघर्ष पर एक कविता।

Despite having progressive laws, access to abortion care is poor in India.

A rural surgeon writes about the ground reality of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme (PMJAY), the government’s flagship initiative.

India aims to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to every citizen. Are migrant workers a part of this ambitious dream?