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| occupation | | occupation = Medical acupuncturist | ||
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'''Raman Kapur''' | '''Raman Kapur''' is an Indian medical acupuncturist, author and the president of the Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture.<ref name="Governing body">{{cite web | url=http://www.isma.co.in/p/membership.html | title=Governing body | publisher=Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture | date=2016 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> He heads the Department of Acupuncture at [[Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (India)|Sir Ganga Ram Hospital]], New Delhi and chairs the Institute of Acupuncture and Natural Medicines, an institution which runs acupuncture courses in affiliation with the [[Beijing University of Chinese Medicine]].<ref name="Under pressure">{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/under-pressure/article6243170.ece | title=Under pressure | newspaper=The Hindu | date=24 July 2014 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> He is the author of three books on acupuncture; ''A Guide to Acupuncture and Tissue Cleansing System'', ''Soft Lasers in Medical Practice'' and ''Acupuncture — Cure for Common Diseases'' and is a collaborator of the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] (IGNOU) for a postgraduate diploma course in acupuncture (PGDACP). | ||
Kapur obtained a [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery#India|Bachelor of Medicine]] degree from the [[University College of Medical Sciences|University of Medical Sciences]], New Delhi in 1979.<ref name="Dr. Raman Kapoor vs State">{{cite web | url=http://indiankanoon.org/docfragment/1350945/?formInput=acupuncture | title=Dr. Raman Kapoor vs State | publisher=India Kanoon | date=31 August 2000 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> He started his own practice in New Delhi in 1982 and later joined [[Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (India)|Sir Ganga Ram Hospital]] as a consultant,{{cn|date=February 2020}} eventually becoming the chairman of the Department of Acupuncture.<ref name="Under pressure" /> In 1987, Medicina Alternativa conferred the degree of MD (acupuncture) on him.{{cn|date=February 2020}} | Kapur obtained a [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery#India|Bachelor of Medicine]] degree from the [[University College of Medical Sciences|University of Medical Sciences]], New Delhi in 1979.<ref name="Dr. Raman Kapoor vs State">{{cite web | url=http://indiankanoon.org/docfragment/1350945/?formInput=acupuncture | title=Dr. Raman Kapoor vs State | publisher=India Kanoon | date=31 August 2000 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> He started his own practice in New Delhi in 1982 and later joined [[Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (India)|Sir Ganga Ram Hospital]] as a consultant,{{cn|date=February 2020}} eventually becoming the chairman of the Department of Acupuncture.<ref name="Under pressure" /> In 1987, Medicina Alternativa conferred the degree of MD (acupuncture) on him.{{cn|date=February 2020}} | ||
Kapur went to the [[Salwan Public School]],New Delhi | Kapur went to the [[Salwan Public School]], New Delhi. Besides the three books, Kapur has also written several articles on acupuncture therapy. He is a recipient of the Gold Medal from Medicina Alternativa and Rattan Shiromani Award of the [[Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry]] (FICCI) and is a visiting professor at the International University of Alternate Medicines.{{cn|date=February 2020}} The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the [[Padma Shri]], in 2008, for his contributions to medicine,<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web | url=http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=2008-2008 | title=Padma Awards | publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India | access-date=21 February 2020}}</ref> making him the first acupuncturist to receive the award. He is married to [[Sunita Kapur]], a medical doctor, acupuncturist and the co-author of his books.<ref name="The Authors">{{cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Nzwe2pTe5xMC&q=%22A+Guide+to+Acupuncture+and+Tissue+Cleansing+System%22&pg=PA2 | title=The Authors | publisher=JayPee Brothers | date=2016 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> | ||
Besides the three books, Kapur has also written several articles on acupuncture therapy. He is a recipient of the Gold Medal from Medicina Alternativa and Rattan Shiromani Award of the [[Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry]] (FICCI) and is a visiting professor at the International University of Alternate Medicines.{{cn|date=February 2020}} The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the [[Padma Shri]], in 2008, for his contributions to medicine,<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web | url=http://www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=2008-2008 | title=Padma Awards | publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India | access-date=21 February 2020}}</ref> making him the first acupuncturist to receive the award. He is married to [[Sunita Kapur]], a medical doctor, acupuncturist and the co-author of his books.<ref name="The Authors">{{cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Nzwe2pTe5xMC&q=%22A+Guide+to+Acupuncture+and+Tissue+Cleansing+System%22&pg=PA2 | title=The Authors | publisher=JayPee Brothers | date=2016 | access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Acupuncturists]] | [[Category:Acupuncturists]] | ||
[[Category:University | [[Category:Delhi University alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Indira Gandhi National Open University]] | [[Category:Indira Gandhi National Open University]] | ||
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Raman Kapur | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ajmer, Rajasthan, India |
| Occupation | Medical acupuncturist |
| Known for | Acupuncture |
| Spouse(s) | Sunita Kapur |
| Awards | Padma Shri Medicina Alternativa Gold Medal Rattan Shiromani Award |
| Website | www.kapuracu.com |
Raman Kapur is an Indian medical acupuncturist, author and the president of the Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture.[1] He heads the Department of Acupuncture at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and chairs the Institute of Acupuncture and Natural Medicines, an institution which runs acupuncture courses in affiliation with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.[2] He is the author of three books on acupuncture; A Guide to Acupuncture and Tissue Cleansing System, Soft Lasers in Medical Practice and Acupuncture — Cure for Common Diseases and is a collaborator of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for a postgraduate diploma course in acupuncture (PGDACP).
Kapur obtained a Bachelor of Medicine degree from the University of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1979.[3] He started his own practice in New Delhi in 1982 and later joined Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as a consultant,[citation needed] eventually becoming the chairman of the Department of Acupuncture.[2] In 1987, Medicina Alternativa conferred the degree of MD (acupuncture) on him.[citation needed]
Kapur went to the Salwan Public School, New Delhi. Besides the three books, Kapur has also written several articles on acupuncture therapy. He is a recipient of the Gold Medal from Medicina Alternativa and Rattan Shiromani Award of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and is a visiting professor at the International University of Alternate Medicines.[citation needed] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2008, for his contributions to medicine,[4] making him the first acupuncturist to receive the award. He is married to Sunita Kapur, a medical doctor, acupuncturist and the co-author of his books.[5]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Governing body". Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture. 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Under pressure". The Hindu. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Dr. Raman Kapoor vs State". India Kanoon. 31 August 2000. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ↑ "The Authors". JayPee Brothers. 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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