Time we start paying attention to the fact that millions are quietly affected – irritable bowel or IBS syndrome. Unlike the conditions that are detected on the scan or blood tests, IBS does not always leave visible signs, but for those who live with it, the discomfort is very real. Axation, gastric cramps and unpredictable…
V. Kamakoti, director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, recently faced a backlash for a statement that has fueled Indian curiosity for decades. Speaking at the Maatu Pongal festival on January 15, Kamakoti suggested that cow urine, or ‘gamutra’, has antibacterial, antifungal and digestive properties that could help treat ailments such as fever…