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Shivansh Vishwakarma, Associate – Shivansh is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice at the Noida Office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Shivansh focuses on commercial disputes before Courts and tribunals. Shivansh can be reached at shivansh.vishwakarma@cyrilshroff.com

 

Mind Your Meds and Metrics: Navigating the Indian Health Data Protection Labyrinth

Introduction

India’s private healthcare entities are increasingly participating in government initiatives, in a sector historically dominated by private players. This synergy is evident in public-private partnerships like the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Mission and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The aim of the programmes is to expand healthcare access and affordability, reflecting a significant policy shift towards inclusive health coverage.Continue Reading Mind Your Meds and Metrics: Navigating the Indian Health Data Protection Labyrinth

Ayurvedic Medicine in Contemporary Times: Part 2 – Spicing Up Food Products

Part 1  of our Ayurvedic Medicine in Contemporary Times series discussed the regulations and clinical evaluations governing Ayurvedic drugs and proprietary Ayurvedic medicines. The recent global resurgence of Ayurveda and a renewed interest in nutraceuticals and supplements derived from natural sources has led to an increased demand for biological resources. While this trend does lay emphasis on sustainable farming practices and effective resource management, not every natural product qualifies as an Ayurvedic product despite natural biological resources, such as plants, animal extracts, and minerals, being the primary building blocks of these Ayurvedic single-ingredient drugs or compound formulations.Continue Reading Ayurvedic Medicine in Contemporary Times: Part 2 – Spicing Up Food Products

Ayurvedic Medicine in Contemporary Times: Part 1 – Understanding Clinical Evaluation and Drug Development

Introduction to Ayurveda

Allopathic medicine, or modern Western medicine, has always played a dominant role in contemporary healthcare systems and is currently the mainstream practice. Nonetheless, Ayurveda – one of the oldest medical systems dating back thousands of years has stood the test of time, as its followers have reposed trust in its holistic healing properties for centuries. Ayurveda translates to “knowledge/science of life” in Sanskrit and emphasises the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit for optimum health and wellness. Continue Reading Ayurvedic Medicine in Contemporary Times: Part 1 – Understanding Clinical Evaluation and Drug Development