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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
LDA's park in Basant Kunj to uphold Ayurveda gifts
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority will develop city's first Ayurveda Park over 6.5 acres land at a cost of Rs 10 crore in Basant Kunj Yojana. It will feature medicinal plants like aloe vera, Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy, and turmeric, along with statues of ancient Indian Ayurvedic practitioners, kids' play area, amphitheatre, open gym and a water body. On Saturday, LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar directed officials to accelerate construction work. The facilities at the park will include entrance plaza, canteen, gazebos, amphitheatre, parking and a 1,000-meter walking path. Statues of Charak, Sushrut, Vagabhatt and other revered Ayurvedic gurus, practitioners and experts will be installed. A vedic library will inform visitors about history and principles of Ayurveda. Kumar said, "The aim is to create a space that promotes public health and awareness about Ayurveda and to give residents sustainable, clean and green environment." Meanwhile, LDA will take possession of 68,000 square meters of vacant land in Barawan Khurd village for a new project. A commercial site in Sector-P was also reviewed and efforts are being made to resolve road access issues in coordination with the municipal corporation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In Sector-D of Basant Kunj, encroachments on nazul land are being removed to develop a nursery and a mango orchard with around 60 native and hybrid mango varieties. Residents near Joggers Park in Basant Kunj requested a yoga hut. Instructions have been given for its construction and for operationalising the park canteen. Work on a nearby pumping station is being expedited to finish before the monsoon.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar calls for focus on alternative medicines
New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called for focus on alternative medicine and for evidence-based validation of our ancient texts to make them accessible and applicable to contemporary challenges on Thursday, as per a release. Speaking at an event in Raj Bhavan, Goa, the Vice President said, "We are a nation with a difference.... We are rediscovering our roots, and we will get rooted in our roots. I strongly focus on alternative medicine because India is the home of alternative medicine. It is being practised now very extensively.... Let us not confine our ancient texts to libraries. They are not meant for the shelf of a library. They are meant to be widely disseminated. Let us bring timeless ideas to life through research, innovation, and reinterpretation using modern scientific tools. Let us pursue evidence-based validation, digitisation, translations, and cross-disciplinary studies to make these treasures accessible and applicable to contemporary challenges..... am extremely happy that the World Health Organisation has recognised it by establishing a global centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What a powerful recognition of the universal relevance of our systems like Ayurveda ." "Time for us to look back in our Vedas, in our Upanishads, in our Puranas, in our history and time to tell our children from birth about our civilizational depth of knowledge", he added. Addressing the gathering after commissioning the statutes, Dhankhar stated, "We are celebrating today, those who epitomize knowledge -- Charak. Charak was a royal physician in Kushan Kingdom. Charak is known as father of medicine and Charak author Charak Samhita, it is a foundational text for Ayurveda. The other one, Sushrut, father of Surgery, then. I had to see what you had put in your paintings. Surgical instruments during those days, so forward looking and we must always remember. Sushrut was a disciple of Dhanvantari, another celebrated name. Let the lives and works of Charaka and Sushruta be a source of inspiration and motivation for all, particularly our impressionable minds." Reflecting on the need to take pride in our ancient knowledge, Dhankhar underscored, "I wish to also focus on, also highlight a particular cultural trait. It is our cultural trait. Within sections of our society, there is a belief. Anything Indic or ancient is regressive. This trait has no place in modern India. This trait has no place in our times. The world has realised our importance. Time for us also to realise it. We cannot afford a situation to believe West is modern and progressive. Look at the current scenario, and you will find it is far from it. India is the centre. The International Monetary Fund was not wrong and must have said with great difficulty, we are a centre of excellence. We are a hot spot of golden opportunities, an investment opportunity. That being the situation, let us believe in Indic situations. West is far behind us. In their mind, they are learning from us." Underlining the ancient civilizational knowledge, the Vice-President said, " The entire West will be stunned if we learn more about our treasure of knowledge.... Charaka, Sushruta, Dhanvantri, Jivaka, a renowned Ayurvedic physician, and he was Buddha's it comes to mathematics and astronomy, Aryabhatta, we have named our satellites after him, a great name, and during those times we had Bodhayan, a great mathematician, and we have Varahamihira.... He was there when Chandragupta Vikramaditya's court was was one of those. He was having an observatory at Ujjain during those times." "We are a unique before we came to be abreast of the modern surgical situations, 300 surgical procedures, plastic surgery, fracture management, and even caesarean delivery. Just imagine. We need to take great pride in it. Then, what we call super-speciality hospitals. The things they transact in medical science, we already have them. And it is not only that. They put it in writing for academicians. Sushruta's writings reflect not just merely anatomical knowledge, but a profound scientific spirit emphasising accuracy, training, hygiene and patient care", he added.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar calls for focus on alternative medicines
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called for focus on alternative medicine and for evidence-based validation of our ancient texts to make them accessible and applicable to contemporary challenges on Thursday, as per a release. Speaking at an event in Raj Bhavan, Goa, the Vice President said, 'We are a nation with a difference.... We are rediscovering our roots, and we will get rooted in our roots. I strongly focus on alternative medicine because India is the home of alternative medicine. It is being practised now very extensively.... Let us not confine our ancient texts to libraries. They are not meant for the shelf of a library. They are meant to be widely disseminated. Let us bring timeless ideas to life through research, innovation, and reinterpretation using modern scientific tools. Let us pursue evidence-based validation, digitisation, translations, and cross-disciplinary studies to make these treasures accessible and applicable to contemporary challenges..... am extremely happy that the World Health Organisation has recognised it by establishing a global centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What a powerful recognition of the universal relevance of our systems like Ayurveda.' 'Time for us to look back in our Vedas, in our Upanishads, in our Puranas, in our history and time to tell our children from birth about our civilizational depth of knowledge', he added. Addressing the gathering after commissioning the statutes, Dhankhar stated, 'We are celebrating today, those who epitomize knowledge -- Charak. Charak was a royal physician in Kushan Kingdom. Charak is known as father of medicine and Charak author Charak Samhita, it is a foundational text for Ayurveda. The other one, Sushrut, father of Surgery, then. I had to see what you had put in your paintings. Surgical instruments during those days, so forward looking and we must always remember. Sushrut was a disciple of Dhanvantari, another celebrated name. Let the lives and works of Charaka and Sushruta be a source of inspiration and motivation for all, particularly our impressionable minds.' Reflecting on the need to take pride in our ancient knowledge, Dhankhar underscored, 'I wish to also focus on, also highlight a particular cultural trait. It is our cultural trait. Within sections of our society, there is a belief. Anything Indic or ancient is regressive. This trait has no place in modern India. This trait has no place in our times. The world has realised our importance. Time for us also to realise it. We cannot afford a situation to believe West is modern and progressive. Look at the current scenario, and you will find it is far from it. India is the centre. The International Monetary Fund was not wrong and must have said with great difficulty, we are a centre of excellence. We are a hot spot of golden opportunities, an investment opportunity. That being the situation, let us believe in Indic situations. West is far behind us. In their mind, they are learning from us.' Underlining the ancient civilizational knowledge, the Vice-President said, ' The entire West will be stunned if we learn more about our treasure of knowledge.... Charaka, Sushruta, Dhanvantri, Jivaka, a renowned Ayurvedic physician, and he was Buddha's it comes to mathematics and astronomy, Aryabhatta, we have named our satellites after him, a great name, and during those times we had Bodhayan, a great mathematician, and we have Varahamihira.... He was there when Chandragupta Vikramaditya's court was was one of those. He was having an observatory at Ujjain during those times.' 'We are a unique before we came to be abreast of the modern surgical situations, 300 surgical procedures, plastic surgery, fracture management, and even caesarean delivery. Just imagine. We need to take great pride in it. Then, what we call super-speciality hospitals. The things they transact in medical science, we already have them. And it is not only that. They put it in writing for academicians. Sushruta's writings reflect not just merely anatomical knowledge, but a profound scientific spirit emphasising accuracy, training, hygiene and patient care', he added. (ANI)
India Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Cannes 2025: Homebound to Charak, Indian films set for global spotlight
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 is set to begin in just a few hours at French Reviera. Known for bringing together filmmakers from around the world, the festival offers a global stage for screening and competing films. Just like last year, India is once again ready to make a strong impression. Here's a look at the Indian films that will be showcased at Cannes Din RatriLegendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's 1970 classic 'Aranyer Din Ratri', starring Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore, will be screened at Cannes 2025 in the Classics section. The film will be presented in a newly restored 4K version, created using the original camera and sound negatives carefully preserved by producer Purnima Dutta. Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has been selected for Cannes Film Festival 2025 (Photo Credit: Instagram/Neeraj Ghaywan) HomeboundDirector Neeraj Ghaywan's second feature film, 'Homebound', has been selected for the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025. The film features Ishan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, and the actors are expected to attend the premiere. Adding international prestige, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has joined the project as executive producer. 'Homebound' is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with co-producers Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier. Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great has been selected for Cannes Film Festival 2025 (Photo Credit: IMDb) advertisement Tanvi The GreatAnupam Kher makes his directorial debut with 'Tanvi: The Great', which is set to have its world premiere at the March du Film (Cannes Film Market) during the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Shubhangi Dutt, Iain Glen, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and Sen's film 'Charak', directed by Sheiladitya Moulik, draws its narrative from the traditional Charak Puja ritual of Bengal and explores the theme of blind faith. The film deals with dark practices such as child sacrifice and occult rituals associated with the festival. At its core, 'Charak' is a powerful social commentary on the conflict between faith and humanity.A Doll Made Up Of ClayThe Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) production 'A Doll Made Up of Clay' will be showcased at Cannes 2025. Written and directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, an Ethiopian student at SRFTI, the 23-minute film has been selected for the prestigious La Cinef section, which highlights the work of student filmmakers from across the globe. It is also the only Indian entry in this 78th Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025. As always, the red carpet will see a strong presence of Indian talent. Celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal, Anupam Kher, Jacqueline Fernandez, Payal Kapadia, Shalini Passi, Ishaan Khattar, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jetwa, Parul Gulati and director Neeraj Ghaywan are expected to attend.
