Daily Archives: 07/06/2026

Broken Windows Theory on violence against doctors

Yes, in an analogous way—unaddressed minor disorders or incidents of disrespect/impunity can normalize and escalate violence against doctors, much like the core idea of Broken Windows Theory. Quick Recap of Broken Windows Theory Proposed by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982, the theory argues that visible signs of minor disorder (e.g., a literal […]

Dr. Kabi Prasad Mishra (1938–2014): The Poet-Cardiologist Who Mended Hearts and Minds

Picture this: a sharp-eyed doctor in a white coat, stethoscope around his neck, peering at an ECG strip like it was ancient Sanskrit poetry. Suddenly, he’d break into a warm smile and quote Lord Jagannath or a line from Odia literature, turning a tense consultation into a heartfelt conversation. That was Dr. K.P. Mishra — […]

Golden rule

The dusty roads of Uttarakhand snaked through the foothills as the old Maruti Suzuki Swift rattled along, carrying four medical representatives on their weekly circuit. It was one of those crisp mornings in early October, post-Navratri, when the air still carried the faint scent of incense from distant temples and the roads were littered with […]