Since childhood Ayurveda had been a way of life at home. Expressions like ushna, vaata, tulsi chya kaadha and drakshasav were used routinely particularly when someone felt unwell. Shailaja Chandra, Former Secretary, AYUSH (The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Awarded Global Ayurveda Physician, adviser and visiting faculty with several international bodies Dr Rajesh Kotecha has a vast academic, research, administrative and corporate experience. He has a heart of pro-people activist and mind of a true life scientist. He is
A thought to re-establish ancient knowledge with modern research and manufacturing techniques gave birth to Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Private Limited. Commenced by Ram Dayal Joshi and Ram Narayan Sharma in 1917 at Baidyanath Dham, today the family’s third generation
Yoga is the most perfect lifestyle module as it is comprehensive and holistic in its nature. Yogic principles of lifestyle help to strengthen and develop positive health enabling us to withstand stress better. The term ‘Yoga’ is derived from the
I became a grandmother last month – Anasuyaa which means “without envy”- and that introduced me to yet another Hindu avatar Dattatreya, the son of Anasuyaa and Sage Atri. Dattatreya is regarded as an incarnation of all three- Vishnu, Shiva
Out of the eight major disciplines of Ayurveda, two are devoted to geriatrics (Rasayana) and to enhancing Sexual energy (Vajikarana). In the citation from Atharva Veda, Kama is said to be the highest because through it we can experience the
Ancient Indians had recognized the animals’ right to co-exist with man and therefore they were loved, nurtured and worshipped. Once I wrote about the so called festivals in India which are simply excuses for killing. But for every travesty of
Here is a glimpse into a better future: a future that might come about if we can get the new government to reorient its so called scientists to research into things of practical and national significance. Scientists in the medical
The new government needs to have an R & D cell. India’s research and development is possibly the worst in the world. We employ tired and imaginationless bureaucrats to solve problems using technology that is completely outdated. We refuse to
I connect with grown-ups and dogs far more easily than I do with other people’s children. See how Ania changed my life. I’m not much of a kid person. I’m more of a dog person. You know my type… the
