Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, on Monday publicly supported Padma Shri recipient and IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti following critical remarks from the Kerala unit of the Congress party regarding "cow urine research." Vembu asserted that cow dung and urine possess a unique and excellent microbiome that could hold significant medicinal or biological value for humanity. I have defended him on scientific grounds and I will do so again: cow dung and cow urine have excellent microbiome that could be valuable for humans.”He added, “It is the slavish colonial mindset that thinks these are not scientific propositions worthy of investigation. The Kerala Congress said: “Congratulations to V Kamakoti on receiving the honour. It is because of them I am getting this award.”Last year, Professor Kamakoti said that cow urine has "anti-bacterial" and "anti-fungal" properties, and can heal a variety of illnesses, including IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Source: Mint January 27, 2026 02:52 UTC