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 19-Dec-2024

Guinness World Record 

  • The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. 

Key Facts about Varmam Therapy 

  • Varmam Therapy is a traditional healing practice within the Siddha system of medicine. 
  • It is known for its effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal pain, injuries, and neurological disorders. 
  • Varmakalai, a martial art associated with Varmam, is often misunderstood as a combat technique, but it is actually a therapeutic practice. 
  • Varmam is used to treat acute and chronic diseases, including stroke, arthritis, and trauma-related injuries. 
  • The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has achieved global recognition, with Guinness World Record for Mass Varmam Therapy, highlighting the healing potential of Siddha medicine. 

Sahitya Akademi awards 

  • Gagan Gill and Easterine Kire to get Sahitya Akademi awards. 
    • Ms. Gill was selected for her book on poetry- “Main jab tak aai bahar” 
    • Ms. Kire was selected for her novel- “Spirit Nights”