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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Guv presents medical excellence awards
Hyderabad: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma graced the Medical Excellence Awards–2025 as chief guest, organized by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Hyderabad District Branch, on the occasion of National Doctor's Day. The ceremony was held at Samskruthi, Raj Bhavan Community Hall, Hyderabad. In his address, the Governor paid glowing tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr B.C. Roy, underlining the legacy of compassionate and ethical healthcare he championed. The Governor lauded the Indian Red Cross Society for its wide-ranging health outreach, including mobile medical units and blood donation campaigns.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'Not real doctors'? Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi fires back in viral Doctor's Day spat
Image credits: X/@TheKhelIndia Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi has recently been making headlines for his viral spat with a doctor on X. The 30-year-old chess player recently took to X to wish his family a happy National Doctor's Day on July 1st. A social media user with the handle 'TheLiverDoc' commented on Gujrathi's post that none of his family members were "really doctors." Ever since, the two have been engaged in an online verbal war that seems to have no end. On July 1st, Gujrathi posted a photo of his family on X writing, "Happy Doctor's Day to my entire family." When asked about the medical specialities of his family members by a person in the comments, he revealed that his father is an Ayurvedic migraine specialist, his wife is an MD Homoeopathy, his mom practices cosmetology and his sister is a physiotherapist. Sometime later, 'TheLiverDoc' reposted Gujrathi's post writing, "I am sorry but none of them are really doctors." Gujrathi responded strongly to the comment writing, Your entire brand and personality is built on insulting others. While you chase retweets by tearing people down, my family quietly heals lives without needing a spotlight. They've helped more people than your ego can count. Stay in your lane. And for a change, try being useful." 'TheLiverDoc' who claimed to be a certified internist with a doctorate in hepatology and liver transplant medicine then took to the social media platform to pen a detailed response clarifying that he meant no offence to the chess player's family and was making a point from a professional standpoint. He explained how Doctor's Day is celebrated as the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, one of India's most revered physicians and how the practitioners of Ayurveda , Homeopathy, Cosmetology and Physiotherapy are not "clinical physicians" and the practices themselves are not "realistic clinical medicine." He added how Gujrathi's ignorance of science and health affects the public perception of realistic healthcare and pseudoscientific practices, adding that the medicines he mentioned were "alternate medicine" that is not proven to work. The man clarified his credentials adding that he has 260 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 4400 citations, and an h-index of 30. "Calling out medical misinformation is what I do apart from being a full-time doctor. I suggest you stay in your lane and discuss more on chess. Sorry for the checkmate. And for a change, talk about chess and try being useful. All the best for your future matches," ended the man. Social media reactions Image credits: X/@theliverdr People on X have been commenting under TheLiverDoc's post condemning his comments on Gujrathi's family and on Ayurveda not being a medicinal practice. "Original healing science of India since ancient times is Ayurveda. Homoeopathy is modern day Ayurveda. Allopathy is a fraud science of which you are a practitioner," wrote a man to TheLiverDoc. "Which "medicines" existed before "science" came to play?" probed another. "Someone celebrates their birthday on X. They: 'Woohoo! Goodbye 30, hello 31!' 🎉 TL Doctor: I am sorry, but you are nearing death. There is nothing scientific about it - just Earth doing another lap around the sun." quipped another X user.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
July school holidays 2025: Is 7 July a holiday for students? See the full list of July breaks and observances
July school holidays 2025: Full list of school breaks and special observances this month (Image created by AI for representational purposes) July school holidays 2025: As schools across India reopen after the long summer break, students step into the new academic session in July 2025 with excitement, fresh books, new classrooms, and a series of upcoming holidays. While the school routine resumes, July also brings along several occasions for students to enjoy breaks, learn new skills, and spend time with family and friends. One of the questions many students and parents are asking is whether July 7, 2025, will be a holiday, especially since it coincides with Muharram, a major Islamic festival observed in several parts of the country. Alongside Muharram, the month also includes Sunday breaks, local holidays, and other nationally or internationally recognised observances that could impact school schedules. Muharram and monsoon-related holidays could impact school schedules According to the school calendar for July 2025, Muharram is expected to fall on Monday, July 7, 2025. On this day, many schools across different Indian states are likely to remain closed. However, the final declaration of holiday may vary from state to state depending on local government guidelines. In addition to Muharram, some regions may also observe monsoon or rain-related holidays between July 10 and 15, particularly in areas that are prone to heavy rainfall. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo These local closures are typically declared by district administrations to ensure student safety during adverse weather conditions. Students will also benefit from four regular Sunday holidays this month. Special days and observances in July 2025 Apart from school holidays, several important national and international observances fall within this month. These include: • July 1 – National Doctor's Day • July 6 – World Zoonoses Day • July 10 – Bakrid / Eid-ul-Azha • July 11 – World Population Day • July 15 – World Youth Skills Day • July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day • July 22 – Chandrayaan-2 Launch Day (commemoration) • July 26 – Kargil Vijay Diwas • July 28 – World Hepatitis Day • July 29 – International Tiger Day Holidays offer both fun and learning opportunities While holidays are a welcome break from academics, they also provide a chance for students to pursue new skills. This year, children are showing interest in short-term courses like storytelling, painting, robotics, and coding. The monsoon, fresh beginnings, and the joy of learning make July a truly memorable month for school children. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
New Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
A tribute to lifesavers
It wasn't just an evening of applause and accolades, it was a reunion of some of India's pioneering doctors. On Tuesday, as the country celebrated National Doctors' Day, Rotary International District 3234 organised a felicitation ceremony at the Anna Centenary Auditorium, Kotturpuram, honouring the legacy and life-saving excellence of a few doctors and medical institutions. The event marked the debut of Vinod Saraogi as the district governor for the Rotary year 2025-26. 'All 81 clubs and 3,200 rotarians in the district are united by one goal — to serve society. For me, beginning this journey with a tribute to doctors feels symbolic,' said Vinod. He shared his vision for the year ahead, announcing many projects which focus on preventive healthcare and education. 'We've planned 100 dialysis machines, 5,000 cervical cancer vaccines, and 10,000 cataract surgeries. We're launching a blood bank in Saidapet, cardio vans for rural outreach, and even mammogram machines. It's going to be a year of full action.' Ma Subramanian, Tamil Nadu's Minister for Health and Family Welfare, conferred the awards and praised the awardees for their service. 'The Tamil Nadu Government has been honouring doctors on National Doctor's Day since the 1980s. We used to present the award to 10 doctors every year which was later increased to 25 and this year, we awarded 50 doctors,' he said.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Charak, Sushruta awards for state's top doctors announced on National Doctor's Day
Dehradun: State health minister Dr Dhan Singh Rawat announced the launch of the Charak Award and Sushruta Award on National Doctor's Day to honour MBBS doctors and faculty from govt medical colleges for their outstanding contributions to medicine. The announcement, made on Tuesday, came during the Doctor of the Year Award 2025 event at Doon Medical College in Dehradun. Named after two pioneers of Indian medical science—Charaka, the father of Ayurveda, and Sushruta, the father of Ayurvedic surgery—the awards aim to recognise excellence in both practice and medical education. The rollout may begin next year. This initiative follows the state's earlier move to replace the Hippocratic Oath with the Maharshi Charak Shapath, as recommended by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Dr Rawat said the awardees will receive monetary rewards of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75,000, and Rs 50,000, and be eligible for international study support. They will also get a two-year relaxation in transfer policy, which is yet to be finalised. He added that a dedicated policy for the medical education department is being prepared to address faculty vacancies and improve healthcare services in the state's hilly and rural regions. On Wednesday, Dr Rawat criticised the slow progress in the construction of medical colleges, saying delays had escalated costs. While the state planned to set up a government medical college in each of its 13 districts, only four are currently operational with student batches. He added that the department is also focused on strengthening the public healthcare system through large-scale recruitment of specialist doctors, medical officers, nurses, paramedics, and technical staff across government hospitals and medical colleges.
