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The Cost of Being Rare: A Doctor’s Reflection on Policy, Rights, and Choices
Rare diseases challenge medicine’s reliance on patterns and protocols. This reflection explores what happens when rarity meets policy, limited resources, and ethical responsibility — and why the cost of being… Read the piece
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Valentine’s Day: The Hidden Medical Emergencies
While social media celebrates romance, emergency departments see a surge in chest pain, anxiety, alcohol-related injuries, and emotional distress on Valentine’s Day. This piece explores the unseen physical and mental… Read the piece
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Beyond Romance: Redefining Love
Valentine’s Day often frames love as romantic partnership alone. This reflective essay explores emotional connection, self-worth, and the quieter forms of love that shape a fulfilling life beyond romance. Read the piece
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Coping with Uncertainty During Cancer: Mental Health Insights
Long after diagnosis, uncertainty lingers in the mind. This piece explores the mental health cost of living in that in-between space — where questions remain and resilience is built quietly.… Read the piece
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The Silent Sacrifice: Families of India’s Martyrs
On Martyr’s day, we honour those who died for India’s freedom. But history rarely asks what happened to their families — the mothers, widows, and children who lived with sacrifice… Read the piece
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Why We Applaud Sunita Williams but Reject the Word Feminism
When Sunita Williams arrived in Kozhikode, the applause was instant. But beneath the pride lies a quiet contradiction: we celebrate women who break ceilings, yet hesitate to embrace the idea… Read the piece
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The Bombay High Court Order on the “Dr” Prefix: What it means for patients
After a Bombay High Court ruling on the “Dr” prefix, and old question returns: what do patients hear when they hear “Doctor”? This essay looks at titles through the lens… Read the piece
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The Truth About India’s Wealth Before Colonial Rule
India was one one of the richest economies in the world, long before British colonial rule. So how did a land at the centre of global trade become economically weakened… Read the piece
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You Are Not One Person: Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself
Growth isn’t always about adding more. A reflective essay on outgrowing old versions of yourself, rediscovering forgotten parts, and knowing when to pick them back up. Read the piece
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When Tests Are Normal But You Still Feel Sick: Living With Unexplained Symptoms
Normal test results but still feeling sick? This essay explores unexplained symptoms, medical uncertainty, and why lived experience still matters. Read the piece
Dr. Maria K. Jimmy 