‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ success: Nayanthara’s sweet note to Samantha Ruth Prabhu wins hearts online

‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ success: Nayanthara’s sweet note to Samantha Ruth Prabhu wins hearts online

‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ success: Nayanthara’s sweet note to Samantha Ruth Prabhu wins hearts online ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ marks Samantha’s return to the big screen after a gap of three years. The action-comedy has opened to a strong response at the box office. The film crossed the Rs 25 crore mark worldwide within its first two…

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Omraje Nimbalkar jumps Shiv Sena (UBT) ship and backs Eknath Shinde; Mahayuti brass calls ‘Operation Tiger’ a success

Omraje Nimbalkar jumps Shiv Sena (UBT) ship and backs Eknath Shinde; Mahayuti brass calls ‘Operation Tiger’ a success

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar (L) has officially joined Eknath Shinde’s (R) faction, confirming the success of ‘Operation Tiger’. CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Virtually confirming the success of ‘Operation Tiger’, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar on Sunday announced that he was quitting the party and aligning with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena.CM Devendra Fadnavis called…

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Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 07:32 IST

Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 07:32 IST

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free-kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equaliser earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against Uruguay…

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Harsh Dubey emerges as India’s long-term spin-allrounder project despite England snub

Harsh Dubey emerges as India’s long-term spin-allrounder project despite England snub

India’s Harsh Dubey (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) CHENNAI: Every successful Indian team has eventually unearthed an all-rounder who quietly solves multiple problems at once. In Harsh Dubey, India believe they may have found another such cricketer for the future.The 23-year-old left-arm spinning all-rounder is still at the beginning of his international journey, but the early signs…

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‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ box office collection Day 10: Diljit Dosanjh starrer witnesses jump; crosses Rs 40 crore worldwide

‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ box office collection Day 10: Diljit Dosanjh starrer witnesses jump; crosses Rs 40 crore worldwide

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Parking rage: Minor stabs woman to death, critically injures husband in front of 5-year-old son in Delhi

Parking rage: Minor stabs woman to death, critically injures husband in front of 5-year-old son in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Parking rage claimed another life in the city when a 26-year-old woman was savagely stabbed to death and her husband critically injured in an orgy of violence that unfolded in front of the couple’s five-year-old son in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka Saturday.The accused is a juvenile — a neighbour and distant relative of the…

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‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 3: Chidambaram’s thriller jumps 27.7 percent; Sunday collections touch Rs 3 Cr

‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 3: Chidambaram’s thriller jumps 27.7 percent; Sunday collections touch Rs 3 Cr

‘Balan: The Boy’ box office collections day 3: Chidambaram’s thriller jumps 27.7 percent; Sunday collections touch Rs 3 Cr Chidambaram’s thriller film ‘Balan: The Boy’ continued its steady run at the box office on its first Sunday. The film witnessed healthy growth on Day 3 and recorded its best single-day collection since release. According to…

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Paulo Coelho Quotes: Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the…”

Paulo Coelho Quotes: Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the…”

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho (Image Credit: Instagram/ @paulocoelho) Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and one of the most widely read authors in the world, best known for his international bestseller The Alchemist. His works are celebrated for their spiritual depth, philosophical reflections and inspirational messages about following one’s dreams. Coelho’s writing…

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Union minister NEW DELHI: Multiple rib fractures, a major surgery, oxygen support and need for chest drain could not stop Shrishti Dubey from taking the NEET-UG re-examination Sunday. A week after a serious road accident, the West Bengal candidate entered a specially prepared room at her Kolkata centre, determined not to lose the opportunity for which she had worked for years. Shrishti met with the accident a week ago and underwent surgery. Still recovering and dependent on medical support, she told her parents that she wanted to take the examination. Her family then approached the authorities, seeking permission for her to write the paper on ground floor, in hospital clothes and with medical attachments, including the chest drain, in place. The request eventually reached Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who spoke to Shrishti’s parents and enquired about her condition. He asked NTA and local authorities to make every possible arrangement to ensure Shrishti could take the exam. NTA, district administration, the examination centre and Shrishti’s doctors worked together to prepare for Sunday. A separate room with suitable furniture was provided so that she could sit as comfortably as her injuries allowed. Medical and paramedical personnel remained available during the examination, while an ambulance stood outside for any emergency.9 impersonators caught in BiharPatna: Nine impersonators appearing in place of registered candidates in NEET-UG re-examination were arrested at three centres in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district Sunday.The fraud came to light after discrepancies in photographs and fingerprints were detected during document verification.“It is suspected that some of the arrested could be practising doctors or medical students,” SDPO Shivam Kumar said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa’s style evolution: From K-pop neon queen to quiet luxury iconFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

Union minister NEW DELHI: Multiple rib fractures, a major surgery, oxygen support and need for chest drain could not stop Shrishti Dubey from taking the NEET-UG re-examination Sunday. A week after a serious road accident, the West Bengal candidate entered a specially prepared room at her Kolkata centre, determined not to lose the opportunity for which she had worked for years. Shrishti met with the accident a week ago and underwent surgery. Still recovering and dependent on medical support, she told her parents that she wanted to take the examination. Her family then approached the authorities, seeking permission for her to write the paper on ground floor, in hospital clothes and with medical attachments, including the chest drain, in place. The request eventually reached Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who spoke to Shrishti’s parents and enquired about her condition. He asked NTA and local authorities to make every possible arrangement to ensure Shrishti could take the exam. NTA, district administration, the examination centre and Shrishti’s doctors worked together to prepare for Sunday. A separate room with suitable furniture was provided so that she could sit as comfortably as her injuries allowed. Medical and paramedical personnel remained available during the examination, while an ambulance stood outside for any emergency.9 impersonators caught in BiharPatna: Nine impersonators appearing in place of registered candidates in NEET-UG re-examination were arrested at three centres in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district Sunday.The fraud came to light after discrepancies in photographs and fingerprints were detected during document verification.“It is suspected that some of the arrested could be practising doctors or medical students,” SDPO Shivam Kumar said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa’s style evolution: From K-pop neon queen to quiet luxury iconFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

NEW DELHI: Multiple rib fractures, a major surgery, oxygen support and need for chest drain could not stop Shrishti Dubey from taking the NEET-UG re-examination Sunday. A week after a serious road accident, the West Bengal candidate entered a specially prepared room at her Kolkata centre, determined not to lose the opportunity for which she…

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NEW DELHI: Restrictions on Telegram triggered the biggest surge in VPN downloads in the country this year, as users sought ways to retain access to the messaging platform and shifted to alternative apps, according to data shared by App Figures, an app intelligence firm.After the Centre imposed the temporary ban on June 16, downloads of the top 100 VPN apps in India reached 919,000 on June 17, up 76% from the June 9-15 average and 63% higher than the broader June 1-15 baseline. Downloads had already climbed to 645,000 on June 16, making June 17 the strongest day for VPN apps in India since at least the beginning of 2025.VPNs, or virtual private networks, encrypt internet traffic and route it through servers in other locations, allowing users to mask their IP addresses and bypass certain network restrictions. They are commonly used for privacy and security, but spikes in downloads often occur when access to websites or apps is disrupted, as users look for ways to continue using affected services.The spike came after govt imposed restrictions on Telegram over concerns around exam-related fraud content on the instant messaging app.Proton VPN was among the biggest gainers, with downloads surging 157% from a recent average of around 60,500 a day to 1,55,430 on June 17. Turbo VPN nearly doubled to 1,22,030 downloads, while Ninja VPN recorded a 669% jump and ExpressVPN rose 345%, as per the App Figures data.The rush also reshaped app store rankings. Proton VPN climbed from eighth place in Google Play’s Tools category on June 17 to the top spot by June 19, while Turbo VPN rose from eleventh to second.Users also flocked to alternative messaging services. Telegram Messenger downloads plunged from a recent daily average of 1,25,048 to just 38 on June 17, reflecting the impact of the restrictions.At the same time, Telegram X, an alternative Telegram client, saw downloads soar 6,509% to 3,50,764, while Telegram-linked messaging app iMe jumped 22,018% to 1,70,372. Signal, which markets itself as a privacy-focused messaging app, recorded a 571% increase to 32,106 downloads.The data suggests users responded to the restrictions in two ways: by turning to VPNs to maintain access to Telegram and by experimenting with alternative or Telegram-adjacent messaging services. Big-name rivals such as WhatsApp saw only limited gains, likely because of their already extensive user bases.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAabhas SharmaAabhaasEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa’s style evolution: From K-pop neon queen to quiet luxury iconFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

NEW DELHI: Restrictions on Telegram triggered the biggest surge in VPN downloads in the country this year, as users sought ways to retain access to the messaging platform and shifted to alternative apps, according to data shared by App Figures, an app intelligence firm.After the Centre imposed the temporary ban on June 16, downloads of the top 100 VPN apps in India reached 919,000 on June 17, up 76% from the June 9-15 average and 63% higher than the broader June 1-15 baseline. Downloads had already climbed to 645,000 on June 16, making June 17 the strongest day for VPN apps in India since at least the beginning of 2025.VPNs, or virtual private networks, encrypt internet traffic and route it through servers in other locations, allowing users to mask their IP addresses and bypass certain network restrictions. They are commonly used for privacy and security, but spikes in downloads often occur when access to websites or apps is disrupted, as users look for ways to continue using affected services.The spike came after govt imposed restrictions on Telegram over concerns around exam-related fraud content on the instant messaging app.Proton VPN was among the biggest gainers, with downloads surging 157% from a recent average of around 60,500 a day to 1,55,430 on June 17. Turbo VPN nearly doubled to 1,22,030 downloads, while Ninja VPN recorded a 669% jump and ExpressVPN rose 345%, as per the App Figures data.The rush also reshaped app store rankings. Proton VPN climbed from eighth place in Google Play’s Tools category on June 17 to the top spot by June 19, while Turbo VPN rose from eleventh to second.Users also flocked to alternative messaging services. Telegram Messenger downloads plunged from a recent daily average of 1,25,048 to just 38 on June 17, reflecting the impact of the restrictions.At the same time, Telegram X, an alternative Telegram client, saw downloads soar 6,509% to 3,50,764, while Telegram-linked messaging app iMe jumped 22,018% to 1,70,372. Signal, which markets itself as a privacy-focused messaging app, recorded a 571% increase to 32,106 downloads.The data suggests users responded to the restrictions in two ways: by turning to VPNs to maintain access to Telegram and by experimenting with alternative or Telegram-adjacent messaging services. Big-name rivals such as WhatsApp saw only limited gains, likely because of their already extensive user bases.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAabhas SharmaAabhaasEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa’s style evolution: From K-pop neon queen to quiet luxury iconFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

NEW DELHI: Restrictions on Telegram triggered the biggest surge in VPN downloads in the country this year, as users sought ways to retain access to the messaging platform and shifted to alternative apps, according to data shared by App Figures, an app intelligence firm.After the Centre imposed the temporary ban on June 16, downloads of…

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Representative image Private hospitals in India have negligible research output though they deal with 60% of patients. A study of research at Indian hospitals during the 5-year period from January 2021 to December 2025 also found that nearly all hospitals without medical colleges produced fewer than 10 publications annually.The study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Medical Evidence of the BMJ (British Medical Journal) group looked at the number of publications included in Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar.In the period studied, the average number of publications by the top 50 private hospitals in India without medical colleges attached was 242. In the same period, the average number of publications by the top 50 Indian hospitals with medical colleges was 1,530.The latter list was topped by AIIMS, Delhi (6,932) and CMC, Vellore (5,333).In comparison, the average research output of the top 10 medical colleges in China was over 16,000 with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Peking University Health Science Centre topping the list; in the US, the average was almost 14,500, with Harvard and Johns Hopkins topping the list, and in the UK it was 13,500 with University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division and University College, London Medical School topping the list.Mayo Clinic in the US produces 8,000 papers annually, which is more than the entire Indian private sector. Indian healthcare is now dominated by private hospitals many of which are controlled by large corporate houses whose main purpose is making a profit for its shareholders, so education and research is not a priority, observed the study.“This study confirms that in spite of their dealing with most of the population, doctors in private hospitals in India do little research. There is a neglect of the enormous data that can be accessed from Indian patients going to the majority of Indian hospitals. This may be due to lack of incentive, absence of electronic hardware or priorities which are mainly commercial,” stated the study.According to the study, there were 49,000 Indian medical institutions of which 800 were attached to medical colleges. Although India is fourth in the world in the quantity of research publications after the US, China and UK, its quality, as assessed by the number of citations it receives, drops it down to ninth. This means that the papers are not referred to and do not make a major impact on the world stage, stated the study conducted by Dr Samiran Nundy and Dr Parmanand Tiwari from Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.Research and publication are among the major hallmarks of good medical institutions and there is evidence that those which produce high quality research also provide better patient care. “The quality and quantity of research output is also a major factor in ranking medical institutions all over the world including the well-known US News and World Report as well as the National Institute Ranking Framework of India,” pointed out the study.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa’s style evolution: From K-pop neon queen to quiet luxury iconFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest

Representative image Private hospitals in India have negligible research output though they deal with 60% of patients. A study of research at Indian hospitals during the 5-year period from January 2021 to December 2025 also found that nearly all hospitals without medical colleges produced fewer than 10 publications annually.The study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Medical Evidence of the BMJ (British Medical Journal) group looked at the number of publications included in Scopus, PubMed and Google Scholar.In the period studied, the average number of publications by the top 50 private hospitals in India without medical colleges attached was 242. In the same period, the average number of publications by the top 50 Indian hospitals with medical colleges was 1,530.The latter list was topped by AIIMS, Delhi (6,932) and CMC, Vellore (5,333).In comparison, the average research output of the top 10 medical colleges in China was over 16,000 with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Peking University Health Science Centre topping the list; in the US, the average was almost 14,500, with Harvard and Johns Hopkins topping the list, and in the UK it was 13,500 with University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division and University College, London Medical School topping the list.Mayo Clinic in the US produces 8,000 papers annually, which is more than the entire Indian private sector. Indian healthcare is now dominated by private hospitals many of which are controlled by large corporate houses whose main purpose is making a profit for its shareholders, so education and research is not a priority, observed the study.“This study confirms that in spite of their dealing with most of the population, doctors in private hospitals in India do little research. There is a neglect of the enormous data that can be accessed from Indian patients going to the majority of Indian hospitals. This may be due to lack of incentive, absence of electronic hardware or priorities which are mainly commercial,” stated the study.According to the study, there were 49,000 Indian medical institutions of which 800 were attached to medical colleges. Although India is fourth in the world in the quantity of research publications after the US, China and UK, its quality, as assessed by the number of citations it receives, drops it down to ninth. This means that the papers are not referred to and do not make a major impact on the world stage, stated the study conducted by Dr Samiran Nundy and Dr Parmanand Tiwari from Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.Research and publication are among the major hallmarks of good medical institutions and there is evidence that those which produce high quality research also provide better patient care. “The quality and quantity of research output is also a major factor in ranking medical institutions all over the world including the well-known US News and World Report as well as the National Institute Ranking Framework of India,” pointed out the study.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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