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Are Homeopaths, Ayurvedic practitioners doctors? Grandmaster’s spat with ‘Liver Doc’ revives debate

Vidit Gujrathi-Abby Philips war of words and the debate that followed revives age-old question discussed among practioners of traditional and modern medicine in India.

Same retirement age as MBBS? SC takes up plea, issues notice to AYUSH doctors

Issue came up for consideration before 3-judge SC bench led by CJI Friday. In February, Rajasthan HC increased retirement age for AYUSH doctors in state-run hospitals from 60 to 62.

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.

Who is challenging Ayurveda in today’s India? Meet Kerala doctor, Cyriac Abby Philips

The Liver Doc Abby Philips is now the go-to person for Ayush-related liver injury in Kerala and on social media. And he has taken on the formidable Ayurveda-Homeopathy industrial complex.

Online homeopathy consultation and treatment is now available with the click of a button

The H-Cura App is a unique platform that enables patients to consult online anywhere and anytime with leading Indian homeopathic doctors across the country.

‘No point mixing all in one’ — IMA to fight govt move to allow Ayurveda doctors to do surgery

IMA calls for nationwide protest Tuesday against govt attempt at ‘legitimising mixopathy’. Ayurveda doctors say postgraduates in their field are well-trained for surgeries.

Too much turmeric, methi, vitamin D — Doctors fight new emergencies driven by Covid fear

Doctors are seeing an increased trend of side-effects in patients that are being caused from taking high doses of self-prescribed natural herbs or medical supplements to boost immunity.

Early data from alternative medicine trials shows promising results against Covid: AYUSH secy

In an interview, AYUSH Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha tells ThePrint data from trials indicated alternative medicine therapies prevented severe Covid symptoms among people in quarantine.

Modi govt again advises homoeopathy for COVID-19, suggests sipping water boiled with tulsi

The advisory by the Ministry of AYUSH was sent to chief secretaries of all states and UTs. This time, govt also attached supporting evidence.

Forget coronavirus, homoeopathy can’t cure anything. It’s a placebo, at best

Homoeopathy may be very popular in India but global experts dismiss its efficacy. An Australian review found it ineffective, and Spain is considering a ban on it.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.