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Hyderabad doctor quits paediatrics panel after ORS drink row sparks nationwide debate

April 15, 2026 4:07 pm

Dr Sivaranjini Santhosh's exit follows the panel's refusal to back her against company claims on ‘ORS-like’ drinks.

ORS labelling: Hyderabad doctor slams company for sticking to similar branding

April 02, 2026 12:35 am

A medicinal product, the ORS — or Oral Rehydration Solution — is able to save lives by effectively replenishing the water and electrolytes lost by people due to diarrhoea.

Delhi High Court stays regulator’s curb on ORS branding in relief for J&J arm

October 28, 2025 5:01 pm

While staying the operation of the FSSAI orders as an interim measure on October 17, the Delhi HC allowed the company to make representation against orders of the FSSAI within a week.

ORS vs Coconut water: Which is the better option to tackle dehydration?

October 12, 2025 9:30 am

For most people, daily hydration can be managed through water and foods rich in electrolytes. Bananas, leafy greens, citrus fruits, curd and coconut water are excellent natural sources.

No, it's not water; this is what you need when dehydrated

February 02, 2023 9:08 am

Despite its numerous health benefits, turns out water is not the best thirst quencher

Can pregnant women drink ORS?

August 25, 2020 7:10 pm

ORS is loaded with sodium, potassium, sugar, and other important electrolytes needed by the body. If consumed in right quantity, it helps replace the lost electrolytes and fluids to rehydrate the body

After showing how ORS can treat diarrhoea, he now embarks on surveillance of pneumonia

June 24, 2015 12:00 am

In Pune for a two-day visit, Dr Santosham said that 1.5 million deaths could be prevented if children are vaccinated. This means that 4,000 children are dying, of which 20 per cent are from India.

BMC finds over 26,000 diabetics in a year

March 29, 2014 3:08 am

Experts claim that diabetes is fast becoming the most common kind of non-communicable disease.

Breastfed babies don’t suffer from diarrhoea: Experts

August 14, 2012 3:09 am

A theme oriented CME on diarrhoea among children was organised by the Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology in PGIMER on Sunday.

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