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September 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Ayurveda charts global growth path with focus on evidence, quality and innovation

Ayurveda is increasingly gaining prominence in global health and wellness conversations, with India stepping up efforts to connect the traditional knowledge system with modern research, quality standards and international healthcare frameworks. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, the focus is increasingly shifting towards strengthening scientific evidence, institutional capacity and global cooperation to su...

September 7, 2026 11:36 AM

India’s Pharma Sector Must Go Beyond Generics, Pursue Greater R&D and Innovation: Piyush Goyal

India must move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation while building resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains and strengthening its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said at the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 in New Delhi on Sunday. He said India’s pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities globally and that the country, k...

June 9, 2026 9:55 PM

Assam govt, EU launch Blue Valley Cluster to deepen investment, innovation ties

The Assam Government and the European Union on Tuesday launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative, aimed at expanding cooperation in bioeconomy sectors such as natural flavours, fragrances and AYUSH, while creating new avenues for investment, innovation and industrial partnerships between Europe and Northeast India. The initiative was unveiled in Guwahati in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, European Union Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, Ministry of External Affairs ...

April 1, 2026 1:01 PM

Ayurveda is most sustainable system of care for lifestyle-related diseases: Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that Ayurveda remains the most sustainable system of care for managing lifestyle-related diseases arising from modern living, including stress, diabetes and hypertension. He said Ayurveda ensures a holistic balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The Chief Minister was addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Chandigarh on Tuesday. On this occasion, he inaugurated a newly construct...

January 7, 2026 11:56 AM

BWF India Open: Lakshya, Ayush set for all-Indian opener; Sindhu faces Vietnam’s Thuy Linh

Former champion Lakshya Sen has been drawn in an all-Indian opening-round clash against the promising Ayush Shetty, while former world champion P.V. Sindhu will take on Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from January 13 to 18. One of the most prestigious events on the HSBC BWF World Tour, the India Open will shift from the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium to a larger multi-purpose hall within the Indira...

December 17, 2025 5:08 PM

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

India is set to host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, reaffirming its leadership in advancing evidence-based traditional healthcare. The summit’s theme — “Restoring Balance for People and Planet: The Science and Practice of Well-Being” — places traditional medicine within the global conversation on sustainability, equity and resilient health systems. The event will also witness the launch of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Libr...

September 25, 2025 2:54 PM

Invest in India, Invest in Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi at UP International Trade Show 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida, emphasising India’s growth trajectory, reforms, and the need for self-reliance in research, manufacturing, and trade. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of research, stating, “Investment in this domain must increase manifold. Private investment in research is now imperative, and we must create a comprehensive ecosystem for i...

September 5, 2025 12:57 PM

Delhi govt plans mobile unit to popularise Ayurveda: Health Minister

The Delhi government plans to launch a mobile unit for public outreach and to popularise Ayurveda, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Thursday. Reiterating the government’s commitment to expanding access to holistic healthcare through Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Singh directed that Panchakarma therapies be made more widely available as part of efforts to promote holistic wellness. Speaking at the 19th Governing Council Meeting of Chaudhary B...

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...