medical education
How Gujarat's Ganesh Baraiya Overcame Height Discrimination to Become a Doctor Despite Dwarfism
Nov 27, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Ganesh Baraiya, a three-foot-tall doctor from Gujarat with dwarfism and 72% locomotive disability, successfully fought legal battles against the Medical Council of India to pursue his medical education. After taking his case to the Supreme Court in 2018, he graduated from Bhavnagar Medical College and now dedicates himself to treating underserved rural populations, potentially becoming the world's shortest doctor.
Omar Abdullah Defends Merit-Based Admissions of Muslim Students at Vaishno Devi Medical College Amid BJP Opposition
Nov 25, 2025 12:27 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has defended the merit-based admission of Muslim students to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College against BJP's religious objections. The controversy highlights tensions between merit-based policies and religious considerations in educational institutions, with Abdullah emphasizing that the university's founding act specifies admissions based on merit, not religious affiliation.
BJP Demands Reversal of Muslim Students' Admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu & Kashmir
Nov 23, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit has sparked controversy by demanding the cancellation of 42 Muslim students' admission to Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, despite the college following NEET-based admission guidelines. Party representatives argue that only Hindu students should be admitted to the institution, while critics condemn the attempt to introduce religious criteria into medical education admissions.
Al Falah University Crisis: 600 Medical Students Face Uncertain Future Amid Terror Investigation
Nov 22, 2025 01:10 am CST
Following terror-related arrests of faculty members, over 600 medical students at Al Falah University face an uncertain academic future. Despite the institution's tarnished reputation after the Red Fort blast investigation, students plead with the National Medical Commission to protect their educational investment and career prospects through transfers or institutional mergers rather than shutting down the university completely.
Al Falah University Denies Connection with Delhi Blast Suspects Beyond Professional Capacity
Nov 12, 2025 03:16 pm CST
Al Falah University in Faridabad has issued a statement distancing itself from doctors arrested in connection with the Delhi blast incident, emphasizing their relationship was purely professional. The university condemned the events, confirmed its legitimacy as a UGC-recognized institution, and denied allegations regarding improper laboratory materials while security agencies continue their investigation.