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Patanjali Scientists’ Research on Renogrit Recognized Among Top 100 Papers of 2024 in ‘Nature Portfolio’

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1 year ago

March 19, 2025

In alignment with the vision of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and backed by rigorous Ayurvedic research, Patanjali scientists have reached a noteworthy achievement: their research paper on the herbal formulation Renogrit has been acknowledged among the top 100 research papers of 2024 in the esteemed Scientific Reports journal, which is part of the globally recognized Nature Portfolio.

With an Impact Factor of 3.8, Scientific Reports is ranked as the fifth most-cited journal in the world. The study on Renogrit has already garnered 2,568 downloads, reflecting a growing international interest in Ayurvedic medicines as both effective therapies and valid subjects for scientific inquiry.

The research emphasizes how a straightforward herbal formulation can effectively address severe health issues without causing adverse side effects, thereby enhancing the scientific reputation of Ayurveda on a global platform.

Patanjali’s Renogrit has shown considerable promise in repairing kidney damage induced by the allopathic anti-cancer drug cisplatin, in addition to reducing oxidative stress in kidney cells. Acharya Balkrishna, a member of the research team, remarked that the success of Renogrit marks a pivotal advancement in validating Ayurveda’s scientific foundation worldwide. This illustrates that ancient wisdom, when evaluated through modern scientific frameworks, can yield innovative results.

The findings reveal that Renogrit not only reverses cisplatin-related nephrotoxicity but also mitigates oxidative stress on renal cells. This groundbreaking discovery supports the integration of Ayurvedic medicine with contemporary therapeutic techniques to improve patient outcomes.

The study, conducted by an expert team including Acharya Balkrishna, Vivek Gohel, Nishit Pathak, Monali Joshi, Rani Singh, Ankita Kumari, Rishabh Dev, and Anurag Varshney, investigated the pharmacological effects of Renogrit on cisplatin-induced kidney damage. The research utilized human renal proximal tubular (HK-2) cells and the Caenorhabditis elegans model to explore the protective properties of the herbal formulation.

Renogrit demonstrated efficacy in modulating renal injury markers such as KIM1, NAG levels, and NGAL mRNA expression. It reduced oxidative stress by managing the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and GST levels. Additionally, it enhanced mitochondrial function by stabilizing mitochondrial membrane potential and regulating SKN1 and HSP60 expression.

The formulation also influenced critical cell death pathways, including apoptosis, necroptosis, mitophagy, and inflammation. Importantly, while offering protection to kidney cells, Renogrit did not hinder the anti-cancer effects of cisplatin on cancer cells, establishing it as a promising candidate for adjunct therapy.

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Delhi Techie Found Dead During Honeymoon Trip

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1 day ago

June 17, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: A 27-year-old IT professional from Delhi was found dead at a homestay in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The woman, P Radha Gayatri, had gone on a honeymoon trip with her husband.

According to police, the couple checked into a homestay on June 14. Her husband said they had consumed alcohol and went to sleep late at night.

The next morning, he found Gayatri unconscious on the floor. Police said she was lying in a pool of urine, and blood was coming from her nose. She was declared dead at the scene.

The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the case and waiting for the autopsy report to determine the cause of death.

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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025

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5 days ago

June 13, 2026

Namma Kudla

Islamabad: Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to a new report released by Swiss air quality monitoring company IQ Air.

The report found that Pakistan’s average PM2.5 pollution level was 13 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5 refers to tiny harmful particles in the air that can enter the lungs and cause serious health problems.

IQ Air said that only 13 countries and territories met the WHO air quality guideline of less than 5 micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter of air in 2025. This was an improvement from seven countries in 2024.

The report also revealed that 130 out of 143 monitored countries and territories failed to meet the WHO standard.

Bangladesh was ranked as the second most polluted country, while Tajikistan secured the third position. Chad, which was the most polluted country in 2024, ranked fourth in 2025.

Experts said that Chad’s lower ranking may be linked to missing pollution data. In March 2025, the United States ended a global air quality monitoring program due to budget cuts. The program had collected pollution data from US embassies and consulates around the world.

Christi Chester Schroeder, the lead author of the report, said that the loss of data makes it difficult to know the true pollution levels in some countries.

Because of data shortages, Burundi, Turkmenistan and Togo were not included in the 2025 report.

The report also identified Loni in India as the world’s most polluted city. The city recorded an average PM2.5 level of 112.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Hotan in China ranked second with 109.6 micrograms.

According to the report, the 25 most polluted cities in the world were all located in India, Pakistan and China.

Only 14 percent of cities worldwide met the WHO air quality standard in 2025. This was lower than the 17 percent recorded in the previous year.

The report noted that large wildfires in Canada increased air pollution levels across the United States and even affected parts of Europe.

Countries that met the WHO air quality guideline in 2025 included Australia, Iceland, Estonia and Panama.

Meanwhile, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia reported significant improvements in air quality. Experts said wetter and windier La Niña weather conditions helped reduce pollution levels in these countries.

Mongolia also recorded a 31 percent drop in average PM2.5 levels during the year.

Overall, 75 countries reported lower pollution levels in 2025, while 54 countries experienced an increase in air pollution, according to the IQ Air report

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Indian Air Force AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes

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5 days ago

June 13, 2026

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Dispur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The aircraft caught fire after the crash.

According to reports, the AN-32 aircraft went down within the premises of the air base. A fire broke out immediately after the accident.

Rescue and firefighting teams rushed to the spot and launched an operation to control the flames. The fire was brought under control after their prompt response.

The exact cause of the crash is not known yet. Authorities are investigating the incident.

So far, there have been no reports of any deaths or injuries. The Indian Air Force has confirmed the accident and said that more details will be shared after a complete assessment of the situation.

Further information is awaited.