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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, also marked as National Youth Day, and said that this day brings new strength and self-confidence for younger generations. The government proclaimed January 12 as National Youth Day in 1984 with the aim of motivating young individuals by connecting them to the principles and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, while also promoting their involvement in the development of the na…

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Yoga can aid in the speedy recovery of people with opioid withdrawal, as well as improve anxiety, sleep, and pain in them, according to a study. Opioid withdrawal involves physical symptoms like diarrhoea, insomnia, fever, pain, anxiety, and depression, and autonomic signs such as pupil dilation, runny nose, goosebumps, anorexia, yawning, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. These symptoms result from sympathetic nervous system overactivity due to dysregulated noradrenergic o…

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India has entered a futuristic healthcare phase with molecular diagnostics, genome sequencing, and personalised medicine, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh.Speaking during his visit to the DBT-BRIC Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, Singh said that India is now scientifically and economically equipped to take on complex health challenges through genomics, biotechnology, and prevent…

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Malaika Arora continues to shell fitness goals in 2026 with her inspiring social media posts. In her most recent Insta update, Malaika was seen providing a glimpse into her fruitful Pranayama session, which comprised Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Anuloma Viloma, Bharamri, and Udgeet.Along with a clip of her latest workout session, Malaika wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Pranayama your body has been asking for1. Bhastrika2. Kapalbhati3. Anuloma viloma4. Bharamri5. Udgeet (sic)”She …

Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) Gujarat rang in the New Year with a massive wellness initiative as over one lakh citizens performed Surya Namaskar and meditation at the first sunrise of 2026, marking a healthy and auspicious start to the year. The programme, organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board, was held under the inspiring virtual presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Board’s Chairman Shishpalsinh.The “First Sunray Salutation of the New Year” campaign saw participation n…

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) 2025 has been a year of evidence-based growth, global leadership, and people-centric healthcare for the Ayush sector.With an increase in budgetary allocation and a rise in exports, the sector also saw a significant market growth.The Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj widened the access of the Ayush sector, benefitting over 9 lakh pilgrims through OPDs, mobile health units, wellness halls, and yoga sessions.With the World Health Organization’s 2025 update to ICD-11, a histori…

Bhopal, Dec 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government is set to incorporate dedicated education on cows into its school curriculum, emphasising their cultural, health, and scientific significance. School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh on Monday announced that specialised schools are being developed in Rajgarh and Narsinghpur districts, where students will initially learn Sanskrit, Vedas, and Yoga. “As we progress further, we will introduce education on cows,” the minister said, adding th…