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Patanjali Publishes “Stamp-Size” Apology In Newspapers; Social Media Reacts

22Apr

Business

Patanjali Publishes “Stamp-Size” Apology In Newspapers; Social Media Reacts

Following the Supreme Court’s order to Patanjali to publicly apologise for publishing misleading advertisements, the multinational conglomerate printed an apology in several leading newspapers. However, social media has been quick to criticise it for its “stamp-size” apology. Printed in a corner ...

“You’re Not So Innocent”: Supreme Court Asks Baba Ramdev To Issue Public Apology In Patanjali Ads Case

16Apr

Business

“You’re Not So Innocent”: Supreme Court Asks Baba Ramdev To Issue Public Apology In Patanjali Ads Case

The Supreme Court stated that it will not let Patanjali “off the hook” at this stage, giving a week’s time to co-founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna to publicly apologize for publishing misleading advertisements that claimed to treat certain diseases and criticize allopathy. Baba Ramdev,...

A One Man Pursuit: Meet The Kerala Doctor Who Challenged Patanjali’s Misleading Ads

13Apr

Health

A One Man Pursuit: Meet The Kerala Doctor Who Challenged Patanjali’s Misleading Ads

An ophthalmologist by profession, Dr. Babu KV, realised the dangers of following misleading ads and the heavy cost to public health after a friend’s mother suffering from glaucoma nearly turned blind after switching to ayurvedic medicines. In February 2022, he filed a complaint with the Ayush Minist...

Patanjali Ads Case: Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over FMCG Firms Misleading Consumers

11Apr

India

Patanjali Ads Case: Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over FMCG Firms Misleading Consumers

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies deceiving consumers and compromising public health through misleading advertisements. The court's remarks came during a hearing where it refused to accept an apology affidavit submitted by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd...

Patanjali’s Apology After SC’s Rap In Misleading Ads Case

21Mar

India

Patanjali’s Apology After SC’s Rap In Misleading Ads Case

Acharya Balkrishna, the managing director of Patanjali Ayurved and a close associate of yoga guru Ramdev, has issued a formal apology to the Supreme Court regarding the company's claims concerning the medicinal efficacy of its products. This apology comes in response to the court's stern rebuke o...

“Sitting With Eyes Closed”: Supreme Court Rebukes Centre In Patanjali Case

27Feb

India

“Sitting With Eyes Closed”: Supreme Court Rebukes Centre In Patanjali Case

The Supreme Court heavily criticised the central government's failure to address the false advertisement case involving Yoga guru Baba Ramdev-owned Patanjali and issued a contempt notice to the company and co-owner Acharya Balkrishana. The Supreme Court stated, “The government is sitting with its...

#BoycottPatanjali Trends On Social Media After Ramdev Makes Anti-OBC Comments

13Jan

India

#BoycottPatanjali Trends On Social Media After Ramdev Makes Anti-OBC Comments

Yoga Guru and the owner of Patanjali products Ramdev was heard making derogatory remarks against the OBC community at one of his events in an undated video clip from a Television Channel. In the video that went viral on social media with the trending hashtag, #BoycottPatanjali products, Ramdev was s...