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Chess Grandmaster Sparks Debate on Alternative Medicine

7/8/2025

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On National Doctors’ Day, chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi honored his family, igniting a fiery debate with Dr. Abby Philips over alternative medicine. Gujrathi staunchly defended his family's credentials, while Philips argued that Ayurveda and Homeopathy lack scientific support. This clash underscored the growing rift between traditional and modern medicine in India, challenging perceptions of medical legitimacy.

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On National Doctors’ Day, chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi honored his family, igniting a fiery debate with Dr. Abby Philips over alternative medicine. Gujrathi staunchly defended his family's credentials, while Philips argued that Ayurveda and Homeopathy lack scientific support. This clash underscored the growing rift between traditional and modern medicine in India, challenging perceptions of medical legitimacy.