The Times of India

IIT Roorkee's anti-viral Gau Mutra post goes viral; internet locks horns over findings

IIT Roorkee researchers have identified antiviral compounds in cow urine distillate, showing significant reduction of Chikungunya virus in lab tests. This study, exploring Ayurveda-inspired therapeutics, has sparked a debate online, pitting traditional practices against modern scientific validation. While supporters hail it as a validation of ancient knowledge, critics question the allocation of resources to such research, especially amidst ongoing government programs supporting indigenous cow products