AYUSH

March 11, 2025 12:18 PM

CARI, Kolkata, and Jadavpur University sign MoU for Research on Ayurvedic formulation Vidangadi Lauham in Diabetes Management

In a significant collaboration aimed at advancing research in diabetes management through Ayurveda, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Natural Product Studies (SNPS), Jadavpur University on Monday. The MoU, formalized at CARI, Kolkata, marks the launch of a joint research project titled, "Evaluation of Vidangadi Lauham, ...

February 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mahakumbh 2025: How India successfully hosted world’s largest gathering

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 concluded on Wednesday, marking the end of a 45-day event that drew over 660 million visitors, making it the world’s largest human gathering. Handling the sea of devotees arriving in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers—required massive logistical planning and preparation. The Mahakumbh site was transformed into a sprawling temporary city. Thousands of tents and shelters were erected, including...

September 10, 2024 4:12 PM

Study reveals Siddha drug combination effective in treating anemia among adolescent girls

A groundbreaking study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) has found that a combination of Siddha drugs can significantly reduce anemia in adolescent girls. The research, conducted as part of the PHI-Public Health Initiative, aimed to mainstream the use of Siddha medicine in combating anemia. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from prominent Siddha institutions across India, including the National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Ministry of Ayush; Xavier R...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

No doubt NEET-UG was compromised; says SC, demands details from NTA

The Supreme Court of India on Monday acknowledged that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) held on May 5, 2024, was compromised by a question paper leak. The court has now directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide information on steps taken to identify beneficiaries of the leak. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, sought details from the NTA about the centers and cities where the le...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

Panelists in Dubai Advocate Yoga, Traditional Medicine Synergy for Women’s Health

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), a panel discussion titled "Yoga with AYUSH: Empowering Women's Health" was organized in Dubai. The event focused on this year's IDY theme, "Yoga for Women's Empowerment," exploring how yoga, integrated with traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), can profoundly impact women's health and well-being across various life stages. Raminder Jeet Kaur, a Wellness Consultant, delivered an insightful ...