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NEWS HIGHLIGHTAyurvedic dengue cure: Indian scientists create first of its kind drug to treat the disease;At $69 billion, India tops world remittances in 2017 ; India's top tech company is worth $100 billion; Foreigners can travel to Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur unrestricted;Wellness and health care industry provides boost to Indian tourism; Alien life PROOF? Scientists find THREE types of bacteria not found on earth; Bangladesh emerges largest importer of Indian cotton.

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Indian scientists have formulated an Ayurvedic drug to cure dengue, claimed to be the first in the world, and the medicine is likely to be available in the market by next year. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH and ICMR’s, regional research centre in Belgaum in Karnataka, have already conducted pilot studies which have proved the clinical safety and efficacy of the drug. “This drug has been made with seven herbal ingredients which are in use in Ayurveda system of medicine since centuries. Dengue is emerging as a major health problem in tropical countries and is drawing the attention of government and all health agencies due to its fatality and limitations of treatment in conventional system”, Professor Vaidya K S Dhiman, Director General of CCRAS said. Dengue is caused by the aedes aegypti mosquito which breeds in clean water. The symptoms of dengue include high fever, joint pains, headache, nausea, vomiting, dip in blood pressure along with a characteristic skin rash. Though the fever does not last beyond a week, in some cases there is severe drop in the level of platelets which turn fatal. At present, there is no specific drug or antibiotic to treat dengue and the treatment focuses on providing relief from the symptoms. Rest and fluid intake for adequate hydration is important. Source: Hindustan Times

AYURVEDIC DENGUE CURE: INDIAN SCIENTISTS CREATE FIRST OF ITS KIND DRUG TO TREAT THE DISEASE

AT $69 BILLION, INDIA TOPS WORLD REMITTANCES IN 2017 India has retained its position as the top remittances receiving country with its diaspora sending about USD 69 billion back home in 2017, the World Bank said today. Remittances to India picked up sharply by 9.9 percent to USD 69 billion in 2017, reversing the previous year’s dip, but were still short of USD 70.4 billion received in 2014. Paymentsfrom immigrants back to their home countries rebounded to reach a new record in 2017 but the costs of transferring funds also increased, the World Bank said in a report. Source: PTI

INDIA'S TOP TECH COMPANY IS WORTH $100 BILLION India's biggest tech company has broken the $100 billion barrier. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw its market capitalization cross the milestone for the first time, the first Indian company to do so in at least a decade and only the second ever. Reliance Industries, the conglomerate owned by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, achieved a market capitalization of $100 billion back in 2007, according to FactSet data, but has since slipped back a bit. Relianceis now worth about $89 billion. The company's shares surged more than 4% to take its value past the $100 billion-mark, but they shed most of those gains to close narrowly higher in Bombay. That left its market value at $99 billion. TCS is part of the Tata Group, another of India's big conglomerates that sells everything from cars to salt and owns iconic global brands like Jaguar Land Rover. Source: CNN



Foreign tourists, except those from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan, would now be allowed to visit some of the most pristine locations of the country which, so far, were out of bounds for them without a special permit. The Home Ministry has decided to relax the six-decade-old Protected Area Permit regime from Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur for five years with effect from April 1, a ministry official said. Under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, all areas falling between the Inner line and the International Border of some states were declared as protected areas. The protected areas currently include whole of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim, besides parts of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. In cases of the citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals of Pakistani origin, no permit, however, can be issued without the prior approval of the Union Home Ministry. Source: Indian Express

FOREIGNERS CAN TRAVEL TO NAGALAND, MIZORAM, MANIPUR UNRESTRICTED

WELLNESS AND HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY PROVIDES BOOST TO INDIAN TOURISM

The value of medical tourism in India is expected to hit $9 billion by 2020, with the country already ranking among the top 5 wellness destinations in the world. “With a greater emphasis being laid on preventive health care methods such as Ayurveda and yoga, India has become a medical hub for visitors. The combination of traditional and modern health care against the backdrop of rich cultural heritage make it a growing tourist attraction”, Manas Pattanaik, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, India said. With a larger number of hospitals receiving accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NBAH), health care packages are being provided to foreign patients. Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and NCR top the list for the most favourite medical tourism destinations. Source: Gulf News

ALIEN LIFE PROOF? SCIENTISTS FIND THREE TYPES OF BACTERIA NOT FOUND ON EARTH

The experts believe the remarkable discovery could go some way to proving life exists beyond earth. The bacteria was found in experiments conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Astrophysicist Jayant V. Narlikar made the revelation at a space science conference. Professor R. K. Chaudhury, of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, told Sputnik: “Detection of extraterrestrial bacteria highlights the possibility of life beyond earth and it is good news for humanity. With these findings, Indian study in the field of extraterrestrial investigations can be said to have reached a competitive stage in the global arena.Extraterrestrial life could exist because the basic building blocks of life might be present in some of the celestial bodies in other galaxies. With modern technological advancement, we will be able to provide conclusive evidence for the presence of life outside the confines of the earth in the near future.” This is not the first time a discovery from space has suggested life elsewhere in the galaxy. Source: Dailystar

BANGLADESH EMERGES LARGEST IMPORTER OF INDIAN COTTON Bangladesh has emerged as the biggest importer of Indian cotton this season. It imported around 21 lakh bales of cotton from India overtaking China, which was largest importer of Indian cotton until now. For many seasons, China has remained the largest importer of cotton from India and has imported around 17-18 lakh bales during any given season. However, for the past couple of seasons, China has not been importing much cotton because of large reserves of the crop within the country itself. In the last two seasons, China has imported some 19 lakh bales of cotton. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has imported around 36 lakh bales during this period. Cotton is exported from India via Kolkata port and the road route from Benapole. Source: Financial Express



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Grand Curtain Raiser jointly hosted by Embassy of India in Jakarta and Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia to launch the 4th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Indonesia

(Date: 30th April, Venue: Sapta Pesona, Jakarta) Theme: Bringing Together Twenty Thousand Yoga Lovers for “Promoting Health and

Happiness through Yoga” Embassy of India in Jakarta in partnership with Ministry of Tourism of the Government of Indonesia will be jointly organizing a series of Yoga related events from June 9 to 24th across ten cities in Indonesia to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga. The 4th IDY Celebrations are spread over the entire expanse of Indonesia and would cover cities including Malang, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Bali, Surabaya and Medan. The number of participants that would attend these Yoga sessions across Indonesia would be more than twenty thousand persons. The theme of the 4th IDY Celebration this year is Ten Cities, Ten Days, Bringing Together Twenty Thousand Yoga Lovers “Promoting Health and Happiness through Yoga” The largest record setting Grand event of the 4th IDY Celebration would be held at the Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta on 24th June 2018 (Sunday), where more than ten thousand Yoga Lovers are likely to join in the celebrations. Various Yoga sessions would be conducted by professionally trained Yoga teachers from India as per the standard Common Yoga Protocol of the International Day of Yoga. For more details, schedule of the 4th IDY Celebration available at: indianembassyjakarta.com and https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInIndonesia/


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Ingredients • 1 cup moong sprouts • 1/4 cup Bengal gram flour (besan) • 1 cup slightly sour yoghurt • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated • 1 green chilli, slitted • 1 tbsp jaggery (gur) • A pinch of turmeric (haldi) • Salt to taste

For the tempering • 1/2 tsp mustard (rai) seeds • 1 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds • 1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds • A pinch of asafoetida (hing) • 1 dried red chilli, broken • A few curry leaves • Water as required

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Method • Boil the moong sprouts in water for about 5 to 8 minutes. Strain and keep aside. • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the besan and the yoghurt, ensuring that no lumps remain. • Add 2 cups of water and mix well. • Add the ginger, green chilli, turmeric, jaggery and salt to taste. Mix well. • Heat a kadhai, pour this mixture into it and cook it on a medium flame, stirring it continuously until it thickens. • Add the moong and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. • Heat the oil in a small frying pan, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. When the seeds begin to change colour, add the broken red chilli. Add this tempering to the kadhi. • Serve the sprouts kadhi hot with rice. *Recipe courtesy: Sanjeev Kapoor Source: indiatimes.com



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YOGA DESTINATIONS IN INDIA - IFor many yogis, visiting India is a dream. To be able to completely immerse yourself in the history and tradition that lives in India would change anyone’s perspective on life. For the yogi, studying and practicing in the birthplace of yoga is an opportunity of a lifetime. The enchanting ambiance, culture, energy and magic make India one of the best yoga destinations in the world.

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1. Rishikesh As the “Yoga Capital of the World,” the city in Uttarakhand is naturally a first option for yoga lovers. Cuddled in the surrealistic Himalayan ranges, Rishikesh resounds in natural beauty near the flowing river Ganga, making it like a jewel in this holiest Himalayan crown. Tap into your soul and explore many different yoga schools and ashrams. Rishikesh is home to many gurus, sages and saints, giving you the opportunity to interact and learn from them. The environment in Rishikesh is a perfect place to learn yoga, meditate, practice spiritual activities and find adventure.

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2. Goa Goa is a popular beach city, tourist hub, and yoga destination. Along with yoga, you will find the ancient science of South Indian herbal medication and healing, known as Ayurveda. Goa has plenty of retreats and schools focused on Ayurvedic practices. When monsoon season subsides, teachers and practitioners from all over the world open their institutes and schools to those in Goa seeking health and spiritual enlightenment.

3. Kerala Kerala is a land of gods, yoga and Ayurveda in South India. Kerala offers many varieties of landscapes from beautiful beaches, forest lands, backwaters and hills. The state has rich soil where herbs and spices are grown in plenty. Kerala is also home to many Hindu temples that hold Temple Festivals with unique traditions worth making the trip to witness. If you explore, you will find a tantric form of yoga that combines Hatha yoga and an ancient form of martial art known as kalaripayattu. Kalari also known as “warrior yoga” and was done to enhance physical and spiritual powers of traditional warriors.

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4. Dharamshala Dharamshala is located amidst the mountains towards North India and was the place of refuge for Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Thousands flock here every year to visit the life changing-meditation centers like the Tushita Meditation Centre to study Buddhism and Tibeten tradition. You can also find other spiritual centers of Buddhism that offer many budgeted options for learning. Dharamshala is one of the cheapest and most fantastic options for anyone who would like to spendtheir time in nature and immerse in meditation and yoga. You can also partake in tourist activities and visit nearby towns like Bhagsu, trek waterfalls and take cooking courses. Source: www.YogiApproved.com

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