Cow Urine Research Row: Congress Mocks IIT Head's Padma Shri, Zoho Founder Defends

• IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti received Padma Shri, sparking controversy over his past remarks on cow urine's purported benefits.
• Congress Kerala unit mocked Kamakoti on X, referencing his "bleeding-edge research on Cow Urine," reigniting criticism from opposition and rationalist groups.
• Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu defended Kamakoti, highlighting his expertise in micro-processor design and calling the criticism a "slavish colonial mindset."
• Vembu argued that cow dung and urine have valuable microbiomes worthy of investigation, challenging the notion that such propositions are unscientific.
• BJP accused Congress of politicizing national honors, stating the current government recognizes deserving individuals across fields, unlike previous regimes.

Why It Matters: Controversy erupts as Congress mocks IIT Director's Padma Shri over cow urine remarks, drawing defense from Zoho founder.