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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...

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 ...