News for 'ayurveda'

Not getting enough sleep? Try this herb

Not getting enough sleep? Try this herb

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Presenting simple Ayurvedic herbs to incorporate in your diet.

Kerala set to woo tourists with monsoon packages

Kerala set to woo tourists with monsoon packages

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Gearing up for the South West Monsoon, which is not far away, Ayurveda and Tourism industry in Kerala are all set to woo tourists with rejuvenation packages and never before offers to beat the lean rainy season.

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

IRDA's condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult.

Sadhvi Pragya suffers mild heart attack

Sadhvi Pragya suffers mild heart attack

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, suffered a mild heart attack on Wednesday night and her condition is now stable, hospital sources said on Thursday.

Dabur accuses US firm of infringing on trademark

Dabur accuses US firm of infringing on trademark

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

In its petition before the Delhi high court, Dabur alleged that the US-based company is infringing on the trademark of its skincare range, Uveda, which is also based on Ayurveda therapy.

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Wear masks, don't spit, shun complacency: PM in 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Addressing his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' programme, he also said that India's fight against the novel coronavirus has become people-driven wherein every citizen is playing his or her part.

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center, suggests five mudras that will freshen your mind.

What it takes to be a spa professional

What it takes to be a spa professional

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Meet Anna Fernandes of Quan Spa, JW Marriott Pune. She was awarded the Spa Manager of the Year at the GeoSpa Global Spa Awards 2018.

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Feeling lethargic, depressed? Try yoga!

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Shameem Akthar, yoga acharya trained with the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Center, suggests five mudras that will freshen your mind.

Patanjali noodles riding on Ramdev's marketing

Patanjali noodles riding on Ramdev's marketing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

In many respects, Ramdev is also among the busiest FMCG brand ambassadors.

For Ayush medicines, all's in a name

For Ayush medicines, all's in a name

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Govt wants firms to remove suffixes & prefixes to original names of these drugs.

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Suffering from acne? Try these home remedies

Suffering from acne? Try these home remedies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Dermatologist Dr Parul Kolhe gives you the lowdown on home remedies to beat acne.

Govt creating database of traditional Indian drugs

Govt creating database of traditional Indian drugs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The government is creating a database of traditional Indian drugs aimed at preventing wrongful patenting of drugs, including medicinal plants. This is being done to prevent misappropriation of knowledge about our ancient heritage and wrongful patenting of drugs," Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaaka Lakshmi said. Speaking at the International Herbal Summit and Expo, Lakshmi said the efficacy of medicinal plants in India needs to be documented.

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Consumers are opening up their wallets for intangible promises.

A Aa E Ee falls flat

A Aa E Ee falls flat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

By the time AVM Kumaran's A Aa E Ee, directed by Sabapathy Dhakshinamurthy, rolls to an end, the only emotion you're conscious of is relief that the film has finally ended.

9 things that make me a proud Indian

9 things that make me a proud Indian

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Do we really need to wait for a special day to be reminded of our country's rich heritage and culture, asks author and management guru Virender Kapoor.

Baba Ramdev to perform yoga for US Congressmen

Baba Ramdev to perform yoga for US Congressmen

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Noted yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who recently laid the foundation stone for a $20 million yoga and ayurveda research centre in Houston, has been invited by US Congressmen to display his yogic excercises before them. Congressman Nick Lampson, who attended Ramdev's five-day yoga camp held in Houston, invited him to Washington DC.

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Family and politics are often synonymous in India - no matter what party you talk of - and Bihar is no exception.

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

How 'Khan Sir' became a social media sensation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Unlike other SM sensations, 'Khan Sir' became a star with well-researched news-related videos, not 30-second inanities. Syed Firdaus Ashraf tracks down the elusive coach to IAS aspirants.

Check out this wellness guide

Check out this wellness guide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Exercise at least 45 minutes every day -- brisk walking, running, cycling or any other form of physical activity is beneficial, says Dr Naresh Trehan.

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

On display were PM Modi's pet projects like the 'Make in India' scheme and 'Jan Dhan Yojana'.

Baba Ramdev's 20mn yoga centre in US

Baba Ramdev's 20mn yoga centre in US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The $20 million yoga and Ayurveda research centre, the first outside India, has been modeled after Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yog Peeth in Haridwar.

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Gadkari says no to casinos; wants Ramdev, Sri Sri to enter tourism

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Stating that Art of Living (of Sri Sri Ravishankar) and Ramdev are doing good work, Gadkari asked them to start ayurvedic spas to give massages and ayurvedic treatment at these islands being opened up.

How Raman Singh retained Chhattisgarh

How Raman Singh retained Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

The ability to push populist economic programmes and splendid organizational skills have propelled 56-year-old ayurveda doctor Raman Singh to a second consecutive term in Chhattisgarh. It was a long journey for the doctor with a squeaky clean image. The party sent him to Raipur as the unit president of the newly-formed state, from where he fought to earn the distinction of becoming the first-elected chief minister

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Sports Shorts: India assured four medals at boxing WC

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.

How yoga can help the elderly

How yoga can help the elderly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Goa's new CM to face floor test today

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Sawant on Tuesday said his government had sought a floor test on Wednesday to prove its strength in the assembly.

Yoga guru Ramdev slams conversions

Yoga guru Ramdev slams conversions

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Yoga guru Swami Ramdev has criticised religious conversion by inducement and said he would work to build a healthy and stronger India by taking the benefits of yoga and ayurveda to more than six lakh villages in two years.

Destination detox! India's top spas

Destination detox! India's top spas

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Ancient healing in modern luxury. Seek out the medical and spiritual benefits of traditional Ayurvedic treatment at spas popping up all over India.

US FDA tightens screws on sale of diet supplements

US FDA tightens screws on sale of diet supplements

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The US Food and Drug Administration has tightened rules for selling dietary supplements in the US market, making compliance with current good manufacturing practices mandatory for manufacturers.

Alternative medicine making waves in the West

Alternative medicine making waves in the West

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The use of complementary or alternative medicine has increased tremendously in the West with more and more people believing in its benefits.

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Journalist Pushp Sharma of Milli Gazette, where the story was published, was questioned at Kotla Mubarakpur police station in south Delhi on a complaint by a senior Ayush ministry official, police said.

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.

'We planned a series of terror attacks from Jan 30

'We planned a series of terror attacks from Jan 30

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

"Nasir had prepared several bombs by using Ammonium Nitrate. We planned to place the bombs in the bikes that we had stolen. We had four stolen bikes with us. We planned to ride the bikes into the targeted places and park the bike in a crowded area," Assidullah told the police.

Herbal medicine sector to grow 12-15% a year

Herbal medicine sector to grow 12-15% a year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Herbal medicine has suddenly come into vogue with the notion of "wellness" becoming integral to the healthcare business. But here's the catch. Although India is the birthplace of ayurveda, one of the most popular forms of herbal medication, the domestic market looks positively anaemic when compared with its healthy presence in the West.

Why our hardware is going soft?

Why our hardware is going soft?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Globally India is nowhere in the IT hardware business. But the domestic market is very large and needs more, not less, competition.

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Donald, We Indians need ventilators too!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Modi forgot to ask Trump for anything that India may need -- and there is so much shortfall all around!', states Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.