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A newspaper clipping recently went viral on social media, claiming that NASA had selected an Indian Ayurvedic doctor to study the role of traditional medicine in space travel. The headline of the alleged article read: “NASA Selects Indian Ayurvedic Doctor to Explore Role of Traditional Medicine in Space Travel.” 

The viral post centres around Dr Ezhilarasan, reportedly an Ayurvedic practitioner with over ten years of clinical experience. According to the fabricated story, Dr Ezhilarasan was chosen to collaborate with NASA scientists, space physiologists, and biomedical experts to explore the potential of Ayurvedic herbs in alleviating the physical stress experienced by astronauts in space.

The post further claimed that the initiative was a joint effort between NASA, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and India’s Ministry of AYUSH. It stated that this would be the first time an Ayurvedic expert was involved in a US space agency’s health research program.

PIB Fact Check Debunks The Rumour

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India issued a statement through its official fact-checking handle. In its #PIBFactCheck, the agency confirmed that the newspaper clipping being circulated is fake, the image itself is morphed, and most importantly, The New York Times has never published any such article. This official clarification strongly debunks the viral claim and reinforces the importance of verifying news from credible sources.

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No Evidence Or Official Confirmation

There is no evidence or official statement from NASA supporting the claim. Additionally, the supposed media outlet The YonK Times, seen in some versions of the clipping, does not exist. These are strong indicators of a fabricated story designed to mislead the public.

Neither NASA, ISRO, nor the Ministry of AYUSH has issued any press release or statement confirming such a project. This incident highlights the growing need to verify claims circulating on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp before accepting them as true.

The claim that NASA has selected an Indian Ayurvedic doctor for research into traditional medicine’s role in space travel is entirely false and fabricated. No such collaboration exists, and the viral clipping is a clear example of misinformation.

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