Ushy Mohan Das

Dr Ushy Mohan Das is a doctor by profession and an academic by passion. An avid writer, a transformation coach and a crusader, she believes the common man must speak up for what is right.

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Corrupt politicians in Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018

Why do voters continue to vote in corrupt politicians?Subscriber Only

May 10, 2018 13:20 IST

Karnataka Elections 2018: If corruption is such a problem, why don’t citizens simply vote such politicians out of office instead of juggling with them every five years?

Thu, May 10, 2018

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Will bureaucrats rule the roost in new Medical Commission?Subscriber Only

January 06, 2018 20:31 IST

The Bill certainly promotes transparent and pro-active disclosure by the medical institution especially with regard to fees, but concerns remain.

Sun, Jan 07, 2018

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Gorakhpur tragedy turns the focus on medical negligenceSubscriber Only

August 14, 2017 12:09 IST

Medical negligence arises from an act or omission by a medical practitioner, which no reasonably competent and careful practitioner would have committed. What is expected of a medical practitioner is ‘reasonably skilful behaviour’ adopting the ‘ordinary skills’ and practices of the profession with ‘ordinary care’.

Mon, Aug 14, 2017

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Black and beautiful: Indians have to be fair in approach, not looksSubscriber Only

April 07, 2017 19:35 IST

Talking about colour in a multi-coloured society like India, itself is divisive and anti-national.

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

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International Women’s Day: The most vital right is the right to love and be lovedSubscriber Only

March 08, 2017 16:58 IST

How much independence is gained if the narrowness and lack of freedom of the home is exchanged for the narrowness and lack of freedom of the work space?

Wed, Mar 08, 2017

JNU row: Freedom of speech + misinformation, that is where we need to draw the lineSubscriber Only

February 17, 2016 08:42 IST

Lies and blatant anti-national statements are something we simply shouldn't ever tolerate, even under free speech

Wed, Feb 17, 2016

Time for media to starve terrorists of their oxygen of publicitySubscriber Only

January 06, 2016 12:25 IST

India and Pakistan at peace is not only possible, but inevitable and media must be the next stage in our collective evolution

Wed, Jan 06, 2016

Time to redefine political engagement: So, stop potshots, let us talk potholesSubscriber Only

December 23, 2015 09:04 IST

Has our generation lost the conviction to question what we stand for anymore? Are we wasting precious time on myopic dramas in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

Wed, Dec 23, 2015