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Mint
15-07-2025
- Health
- Mint
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia slams IIT-Madras director's comment on the benefits of cow urine
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia has raised concerns over scientific credibility after a video of IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti claiming cow urine has 'anti-bacterial and anti-fungal' properties went viral on social media. Reacting to the clip on X (formerly Twitter), Bhatia wrote, 'Shocked by IIT Madras Director's viral video claiming cow urine is 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal' with digestive benefits. If educated leaders spout this, how can we trust their decisions for elite institutions?' The video in question, from a Maatu Pongal event held in Chennai earlier this year, shows Kamakoti narrating an anecdote about an ascetic who allegedly cured his fever by drinking cow urine. 'In 15 minutes, his fever subsided,' he said, adding that the practice has 'scientific backing'. The remarks, originally made during the 'Go Samrakshana Sala' event on January 15, resurfaced online, reigniting criticism over pseudoscientific claims being made by heads of academic institutions. Kamakoti also spoke at the event about the importance of organic farming and the role of indigenous cow breeds in agriculture and the rural economy. Bhatia's comment has triggered fresh debate on social media, with many questioning the line between tradition and science, while others defended Kamakoti's views as part of cultural belief systems. A user wrote, 'Andh bhakti knows no borders …it thrives across regions, classes, and age groups.' Another user commented, 'They have become educated by studying but their brain has not developed as expected. They have become so engrossed in religious faith that they have not been able to get out of the swamp of superstition.' Soon after his tweet went viral, Bhatia asked, 'After my tweet on the IIT Director's cow urine wisdom went viral, I thought it was an isolated case. But wait — now I see a cop sipping straight from the source, actors endorsing it, and a guru swearing by it. Seriously… did I miss the national memo? Is this the new elixir of India?' Earlier, the director's remarks had also drawn flak from political leaders and academics, who warned that such statements, made without medical consensus, risk undermining public trust in scientific research and education.
News18
14-07-2025
- Health
- News18
'Shocked': Hotmail Co-Founder Sabeer Bhatia Reacts To IIT Madras Director's Cow Urine Claim
Last Updated: Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia criticized IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti's viral video on cow urine's health benefits, sparking social media debate on its scientific credibility. Reacting to an old video of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director V Kamakoti, Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia on Monday raised concerns over the credibility of elite academic institutions. The video of IIT-Madras director had gone viral earlier this year. In the video, Kamakoti had claimed that cow urine has 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties" and aids digestion. In response to the viral video, Bhatia wrote on X, 'Shocked by IIT-Madras Director's viral video claiming cow urine is 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal" with digestive benefits. If educated leaders spout this, how can we trust their decisions for elite institutions?(sic)" Shocked by IIT Madras Director's viral video claiming cow urine is 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal" with digestive benefits. If educated leaders spout this, how can we trust their decisions for elite institutions? 😲🇮🇳 #CowUrine #IITMadras #ScienceVsSuperstition — Sabeer Bhatia (@sabeer) July 14, 2025 His post has sparked widespread debate on social media as many netizens defended Kamakoti's view about cow urine, pointing to traditional practices and alternative medicine systems. While some backed Bhatia's concern, arguing that such statements undermine scientific credibility. Supporting Kamakoti's claims, a user on X that goes by the name @AyurvedaMonk wrote, '@sabeer ji is shocked that #IITMadras Director claimed the antibacterial & antifungal qualities of #CowUrine & he is very much worried about the scientific temper of this country & such elite I request you not to worry because entire world has been publishing large numbers of researches about cow urines' health benefits. I hope you'll find this attached tweet helpful & will share with others.(sic)" In the viral video, Kamakoti shared an anecdote about a person who reportedly cured his fever by consuming cow urine. 'An ascetic was having high fever and was thinking of calling a doctor. I forgot the sanyasi's name, but he said, 'Gomutran pinami' and immediately drank cow urine. In 15 minutes, his fever subsided," Kamakoti said in the video. While the IIT Madras director asserted that such practices have scientific grounding, critics argued that claims lacking consensus from the medical community can be misleading, especially when made by senior academic figures. Kamakoti had made the remarks during the 'Go Samrakshana Sala' event held on January 15 in Chennai as part of the Maatu Pongal celebrations. At the event, he had also emphasized the benefits of organic farming and the importance of indigenous cattle in agriculture and the economy. However, his comments drew sharp criticism from several political leaders. While critics had questioned the appropriateness of such claims coming from the head of a premier technical institution. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia questions IIT-Madras Director's claim on cow urine
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia raised questions about the credibility of elite institutions as he reacted to an old video of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director V Kamakoti that went viral earlier this year. In the clip, Kamakoti claimed that cow urine possesses 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties' and supports to the video, Bhatia wrote on X, 'Shocked by IIT Madras Director's viral video claiming cow urine is 'anti-bacterial, anti-fungal' with digestive benefits. If educated leaders spout this, how can we trust their decisions for elite institutions?'advertisementTake a look at the post here: The remark sparked debate online. Several users backed Bhatia's concern about science and credibility being undermined. Others defended Kamakoti's the viral video, Kamakoti recounted an anecdote of an ascetic who allegedly cured his fever by drinking cow urine. 'An ascetic was having high fever and was thinking of calling a doctor. I forgot the sanyasi's name, but he said, 'Gomutran pinami' and immediately drank cow urine. In 15 minutes, his fever subsided,' he Kamakoti maintained that the practice has scientific backing, critics said such comments from institutional heads can be misleading, especially without a clear medical had made the remarks in Chennai during the 'Go Samrakshana Sala' event held on January 15, as part of the Maatu Pongal celebrations. He had also spoken about the significance of organic farming and underlined the role of indigenous cows in strengthening agriculture and the economy. His statements, however, drew sharp criticism from several political leaders at that time.- Ends
