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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates two-day Homoeopathy Symposium in New Delhi

The President highlighted importance of scientific research in verifying authenticity of Homeopathic treatments and in increasing the confidence of people in this medical system.

100-Day countdown to International Day of Yoga kicks off

The Ministry of Ayush and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga are jointly organizing the event.

Ayurveda to cure arthritis, diabetes? Doctors blame lax laws, ‘regulatory oversight’ for ‘misleading ads’

While Patanjali has been under fire for ‘unscientific claims’ in ads, experts have flagged govt’s apparent lack of rigour in approval of traditional medicines & curbing of misleading ads. 

Can mixing traditional & modern medicines help treat cancer? Govt wants to find out

ICMR & Ayush ministry have identified nearly 30 ‘priority’ diseases including cancer & multiple sclerosis. But experts are divided over efficacy of 'integrated healthcare'.

Australia issues advisory on turmeric supplements — what it says & why you needn’t give up haldi yet

Advisory says turmeric supplements may be linked to risk of liver injuries in rare cases. It follows 2 severe cases, including 1 death, believed to be associated with such supplements.

India’s doctor-patient ratio better than WHO norm of 1:1000, government tells Rajya Sabha

Number arrived at by including not just 13.08 lakh registered allopathic doctors but also 5.65 lakh AYUSH doctors & estimating their 80% availability for 120 cr-plus population.

Ayush admissions ‘scam’ in UP sees officials suspended, action likely against hundreds of students

Names of students in merit list for admissions to Ayurveda, Unani & homeopathy courses were allegedly changed in lieu of money. Four officials of UP's Ayush department under lens.

Separate visa category, special trade mark for products soon, says PM at AYUSH summit

Modi inaugurated the ‘first investment summit in the AYUSH sector’ in Gandhinagar Wednesday in presence of WHO DG Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus.

Ayurveda clinics at 37 cantonment hospitals from 1 May, Defence Ministry announces

To support the initiative, Ministry of AYUSH is providing skilled practitioners and pharmacists to the cantonment hospitals, the ministry said.

AYUSH ministry threatens Kerala doctor with defamation, for ‘denigrating’ Ayurveda

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips was interviewed by a YouTube channel in June this year on liver injuries that could occur due to herb use, and the video went viral in Kerala.

On Camera

The Beckhams’ PR game is on track. Victoria’s 50th birthday was a pop culture moment

The Beckhams have had the sleekest, unassailable PR game in celebrity town. And much of it rests on their carefully curated social media image, especially on Instagram.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.