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NDTV
24-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Trained, Bond Signed, Nurses Wait For Jobs For Over 7 Years In Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: They were trained to treat patients. But today, the students of Indore's government MGM College are nursing wounds of betrayal -- inflicted not by disease, but by a system that abandoned them midway. These are young women who once carried stethoscopes now carry placards and infants, sitting on footpaths outside government offices. What began as a journey of service has now become a prolonged protest against silence. This is not just a demonstration. It is the scream of broken promises echoing across Madhya Pradesh. Nursing graduates from the 2018 batch were promised government jobs. In return, they signed a bond: Serve wherever the state sends you, and if you refuse, pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh. Seven years later, only nine of 130 have received placements. The rest -- 121 young professionals -- are stuck. The bond hasn't been withdrawn. The jobs haven't come. The silence has become suffocating. Sunita Patel, one of the students, arrives every day at the protest site carrying her eight-month-old son. Her degree is now reduced to a burden. "I was married on the promise that I'd soon have a government job," she said, tears welling up. "Now my husband questions me, my in-laws call the degree fake. Every morning, I bring my baby 30 kilometres from Pithampur, just to sit here and wait for a miracle." In a cramped 10x10 rented room in Indore, Sakshi Gupta keeps formula notes pasted on her walls -- a fading symbol of hope. "We studied in government hostels. Now we're paying rent, electricity, food bills from our families' pockets," she said. "We are not sitting idle. We have done everything they asked -- completed training, signed the bond, waited. Now we just want an answer. When will our job come? Will it ever come?" For Aastha, a student from Sagar who now lives alone in Indore, the room she rents isn't just where she sleeps. It is her kitchen, her study, her world. Her father is no more. Her mother is surviving on little, and her younger brother carries the weight of her dreams in his school bag. "I cook my food and swallow my disappointment with it," she said. "We were not asking for charity. We want what we were promised -- a dignified job in return for our service," she said. These stories are not isolated. They are symptoms of a wider disease -- one that afflicts the healthcare system of Madhya Pradesh. Ironically, while trained nurses sit unemployed, the state faces a dire shortage of medical staff -- be it nursing or doctors. The World Health Organisation recommends one doctor per 1,000 people but Madhya Pradesh lags far behind with one doctor per 1,460 people. Nurses are short in supply, doctors even more so. Yet, students like Sunita, Sakshi, and Aastha remain on the streets, not in hospitals. NDTV had previously exposed the large-scale irregularities in nursing education in what was labelled the "nursing scam". Between 2020 and 2025, not a single nursing graduate passed out from Madhya Pradesh, according to opposition claims in the Assembly. This in a state where the Ayushman Bharat scheme alone is pushing thousands of patients to seek treatment outside state borders. In 2018, just 399 patients were referred to hospitals in other states. By 2024, the number had skyrocketed to 35,327. Over Rs 1,085 crore has been spent on out-of-state treatments -- an amount that could have been invested in training, staffing, and retaining local health workers. These students are qualified. They are ready. But instead of serving in hospitals, they are serving notices to a system that has stopped listening. "We are making every possible effort to fill the vacancies. Where there are no sanctioned posts, it is difficult, but wherever there are, we will ensure recruitment," said Health Minister Rajendra Shukla. But the ground reality tells a different story a story of delay, denial, and lost dignity.
India.com
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film of Rekha is remembered for its intimate scenes, actress lost control during bold scene, broke a chair, film was..., lead actor was...
Veteran actress Rekha, known as the evergreen beauty, is considered one of the finest actresses in Indian cinema. She has impressed audiences with her remarkable performances, acting skills, dialogue delivery, and graceful dancing. Thanks to these qualities, she remains one of India's most beloved stars. Rekha has also delivered several bold on-screen moments, whether alongside Akshay Kumar or Amitabh Bachchan. What is the name of Rekha's controversial movie? There was one more actor, Rekha did an intimate scene that went controversial. It was a bold scene in a movie with actor Om Puri, which created a stir. Do you know about that 1997 film of Rekha and Om Puri, in which their chemistry surprised many people? The name of this film is 'Aastha: In the Prison of Spring' , directed by Basu Bhattacharya. What's the story of Rekha and Om Puri's movie? The film's success was described as blurring the gap between Indian art and commercial cinema. Aastha is a 3-hour 30-minute erotic drama that also features Naveen Nischal and Daisy Irani in prominent roles. The story revolves around Mansi and Amar, a middle-class couple with a young daughter. Rekha had the controversial role of a married woman who turns into a prostitute, which was severely criticised by the audience. Rekha reacted to the criticism and once said, 'After Aastha: In the Prison of Spring, people had a lot to say about my role of a wife who moonlights as a prostitute. I don't have problems playing anything. I've reached a stage where I could do justice to any role that came my way. It could be role of a mother, a sister-in-law; negative, positive, sensational or anything'. Rekha and Om Puri's bold scene in Aastha movie There is a bold scene between the two in the film, in which they are seen getting intimate on a chair. According to reports, Om Puri and Rekha had to go even further to make this scene look real. Both of them allegedly got so involved that the chair was about to break due to their weight. Even today, many actresses shy away from taking such a bold step like Rekha.
The Wire
08-07-2025
- General
- The Wire
Banasthali Vidyapith, nurturing many firsts dedicated to national service
New Delhi [India], July 8: Banasthali has given many firsts and they're now leaders in dozens of areas. We also have 14 students in judiciary, several in police services and thousands working in multi-national companies at higher posts. The students of Banasthali Vidyapith have maintained their dominance in various military services of the country and have once again proved that the students here are full of courage, leadership, and the spirit of unwavering service towards the nation. It is worth mentioning that Sqd Ldr Avani Chaturvedi, who was a student here, became the first female pilot to fly a fighter jet and it was she who opened the way for women pilots to fly fighter jets in the country, earlier women used to fly fighter jets only in a few selected countries like America, Brazil. Avni, who was an IT graduation student from Banasthali University, took training as a commercial pilot from here. She was also the first female fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force to participate in aerial combat exercises abroad in 2023, not only this, Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a MiG 21 Bison alone. Following in Avni's footsteps, Aastha Poonia, a student at the university, has achieved the distinction of becoming the first fighter pilot in the Navy. University Director Dr. Anshuman Shastri says that along with Avani, a large number of female students have been selected so far, making their mark in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. He said that Aastha Poonia, a student of Banasthali Vidyapeeth, got the honor of being selected as Second Lieutenant in the Indian Navy, she was doing B. Tech in Computer Science at the university. With this, Poonia has now become the first woman in the country who will work as a fighter pilot in the Navy after receiving the prestigious 'Wings of Gold'. Aastha's father, Arun Poonia, who hails from Hisawada, a small village in Baghpat district of UP, is a maths teacher. Her father told her that Aastha had an enthusiasm for airplanes since childhood, whenever she heard the sound of an aircraft flying, she would run out of the house and keep looking outside. Aastha said that seeing many students getting selected in the military services of the country in the legacy of the university has always been a source of inspiration, this success was achieved under the guidance of the nurturing and empowering environment at Banasthali , faculty, and training experts. She said that the feeling of nation first always in Banasthali inspired her to join the military services. Current, director Anshuman Shastri, who taught Poonia during her while sharing his experience says that Poonia's IQ level in the class stood out. At that time, I felt that this girl would do something big in the future, today she has made my dreams and wishes for my students come true by achieving the pride of being the first fighter pilot in the country's navy. The entire Banasthali family takes immense pride in her success. On Poonia's selection, her parents and the university administration congratulated her and wished her a bright future. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PNN and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Banasthali Vidyapith, nurturing many firsts dedicated to national service
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], July 8: Banasthali has given many firsts and they're now leaders in dozens of areas. We also have 14 students in judiciary, several in police services and thousands working in multi-national companies at higher posts. The students of Banasthali Vidyapith have maintained their dominance in various military services of the country and have once again proved that the students here are full of courage, leadership, and the spirit of unwavering service towards the nation. It is worth mentioning that Sqd Ldr Avani Chaturvedi, who was a student here, became the first female pilot to fly a fighter jet and it was she who opened the way for women pilots to fly fighter jets in the country, earlier women used to fly fighter jets only in a few selected countries like America, Brazil. Avni, who was an IT graduation student from Banasthali University, took training as a commercial pilot from here. She was also the first female fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force to participate in aerial combat exercises abroad in 2023, not only this, Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a MiG 21 Bison alone. Following in Avni's footsteps, Aastha Poonia, a student at the university, has achieved the distinction of becoming the first fighter pilot in the Navy. University Director Dr. Anshuman Shastri says that along with Avani, a large number of female students have been selected so far, making their mark in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. He said that Aastha Poonia, a student of Banasthali Vidyapeeth, got the honor of being selected as Second Lieutenant in the Indian Navy, she was doing B. Tech in Computer Science at the university. With this, Poonia has now become the first woman in the country who will work as a fighter pilot in the Navy after receiving the prestigious 'Wings of Gold'. Aastha's father, Arun Poonia, who hails from Hisawada, a small village in Baghpat district of UP, is a maths teacher. Her father told her that Aastha had an enthusiasm for airplanes since childhood, whenever she heard the sound of an aircraft flying, she would run out of the house and keep looking outside. Aastha said that seeing many students getting selected in the military services of the country in the legacy of the university has always been a source of inspiration, this success was achieved under the guidance of the nurturing and empowering environment at Banasthali , faculty, and training experts. She said that the feeling of nation first always in Banasthali inspired her to join the military services. Current, director Anshuman Shastri, who taught Poonia during her while sharing his experience says that Poonia's IQ level in the class stood out. At that time, I felt that this girl would do something big in the future, today she has made my dreams and wishes for my students come true by achieving the pride of being the first fighter pilot in the country's navy. The entire Banasthali family takes immense pride in her success. On Poonia's selection, her parents and the university administration congratulated her and wished her a bright future. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by HT Syndication. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Business Standard
08-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Banasthali Vidyapith, nurturing many firsts dedicated to national service
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], July 8: Banasthali has given many firsts and they're now leaders in dozens of areas. We also have 14 students in judiciary, several in police services and thousands working in multi-national companies at higher posts. The students of Banasthali Vidyapith have maintained their dominance in various military services of the country and have once again proved that the students here are full of courage, leadership, and the spirit of unwavering service towards the nation. It is worth mentioning that Sqd Ldr Avani Chaturvedi, who was a student here, became the first female pilot to fly a fighter jet and it was she who opened the way for women pilots to fly fighter jets in the country, earlier women used to fly fighter jets only in a few selected countries like America, Brazil. Avni, who was an IT graduation student from Banasthali University, took training as a commercial pilot from here. She was also the first female fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force to participate in aerial combat exercises abroad in 2023, not only this, Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a MiG 21 Bison alone. Following in Avni's footsteps, Aastha Poonia, a student at the university, has achieved the distinction of becoming the first fighter pilot in the Navy. University Director Dr. Anshuman Shastri says that along with Avani, a large number of female students have been selected so far, making their mark in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. He said that Aastha Poonia, a student of Banasthali Vidyapeeth, got the honor of being selected as Second Lieutenant in the Indian Navy, she was doing B. Tech in Computer Science at the university. With this, Poonia has now become the first woman in the country who will work as a fighter pilot in the Navy after receiving the prestigious 'Wings of Gold'. Aastha's father, Arun Poonia, who hails from Hisawada, a small village in Baghpat district of UP, is a maths teacher. Her father told her that Aastha had an enthusiasm for airplanes since childhood, whenever she heard the sound of an aircraft flying, she would run out of the house and keep looking outside. Aastha said that seeing many students getting selected in the military services of the country in the legacy of the university has always been a source of inspiration, this success was achieved under the guidance of the nurturing and empowering environment at Banasthali , faculty, and training experts. She said that the feeling of nation first always in Banasthali inspired her to join the military services. Current, director Anshuman Shastri, who taught Poonia during her while sharing his experience says that Poonia's IQ level in the class stood out. At that time, I felt that this girl would do something big in the future, today she has made my dreams and wishes for my students come true by achieving the pride of being the first fighter pilot in the country's navy. The entire Banasthali family takes immense pride in her success. On Poonia's selection, her parents and the university administration congratulated her and wished her a bright future.
