The National Council of Educational Research and Training has introduced Ayurveda-based content into its science curriculum for students from Classes 6 to 8. The move follows government directives aimed at integrating India’s traditional knowledge systems into mainstream education. New chapters
India has become the first country in the world to formally digitise traditional systems of medicine using artificial intelligence through the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). The platform brings centuries-old medical knowledge into an advanced, searchable digital format. The initiative
What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting women, where tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus. According to Ayurvedic expert Dr Chanchal Sharma, this misplaced tissue does not exit the body during menstruation, leading
India has significantly expanded its focus on traditional medicine systems under the AYUSH umbrella, with the Union Budget 2026–27 allocating ₹4,408 crore to the Ministry of AYUSH—nearly doubling its funding over the past five years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also
Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS), the renowned 120-year-old Ayurvedic institution based in Kottakkal, has launched its first franchise-led wellness centre, Trinaya, in Banjara Hills. The move marks a strategic shift from its traditional hospital-based model toward more accessible, urban healthcare formats.
There was a time when eye care was not a separate routine but an integral part of daily living. Long before smartphones and laptops became essential, Ayurvedic physicians emphasized simple habits, mindful eating, and natural practices to preserve vision. Today,
Growing concerns about environmental pollution have brought attention to a lesser-known health risk: microplastics. These microscopic plastic particles are increasingly being detected in air, water and everyday products, raising questions about their impact on human health—particularly the respiratory system. Experts
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has passed the Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University, Ajmer Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the establishment of a new state university in Ajmer. The bill was approved through a voice vote on Monday. Assembly
The Goa government has announced plans to expand the campus of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Dhargal, allocating additional land to strengthen research and healthcare services. The expansion aims to establish specialised facilities, including a cancer research
An American travel content creator has gone viral on social media after sharing his experience with India’s healthcare system and describing it as more accessible and effective than many Western models. Charlie Evans, who has been travelling across India for
