Thousands perform yoga in Chennai
Chennai, June 21 (IANS) Thousands of people performed yoga across Chennai on Tuesday to mark the second International Yoga Day. Some schools asked students to reach early on for the yoga exercises. At the sprawling…
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Indulging in divisiveness negates yoga: Sisodia
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said those who believed in divisive politics can never be yogis. In a…
Thousands perform yoga in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Thousands of people from all walks of life participated in International Yoga Day celebrations across Odisha on Tuesday. A large number of people, including school children, celebrities and politicians joined in…
Modi announces two yoga awards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File Photo: IANS) Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced two yoga awards – one international and another national – to be given away on the occasion…
Yoga can control diabetes: Modi
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Yoga can control diabetes if not eliminate it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering of yoga enthusiasts here, the prime minister said a public movement should be…
Yoga gives health on zero budget: Modi
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Saying yoga has become a major economic activity worldwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it gives health benefits on “zero budget”. Modi spoke while leading over 30,000 yoga enthusiasts…
Yoga gives health on zero budget: Modi
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Saying yoga has become a major economic activity worldwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it gives health benefits on “zero budget”. Modi spoke while leading over 30,000 yoga enthusiasts…
Make yoga integral part of life: Mukherjee
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday urged people to make yoga an integral part of life as it promote better health and brings harmony. Mukherjee was leading some 1,000 people at…
Yoga a powerful technique: Venkaiah Naidu
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday described yoga as a great “ancient powerful technique”. “Yoga brings several kinds of benefits. It’s a great ancient powerful technique,” Naidu said…
Yoga no religious activity, a global mass movement: Modi
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Yoga is no religious activity and people must embrace it for better mental and physical health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday to mark the International…
Himachal Pradesh marks International Yoga Day
Shimla, June 21 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday observed the second International Yoga Day, with union minister Rao Inderjit Singh taking part in yoga exercises here. Former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal also took part…
Kashmir observes International Yoga Day
Jammu/Srinagar, June 21 (IANS) Scores of people performed yoga exercises in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to mark the second International Yoga Day. The main function was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu,…
Embrace yoga for better life, Modi says
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to embrace yoga for better physical and mental health as he led thousands here on Tuesday morning to mark the second International Yoga Day. Simultaneously,…
Make yoga a part of your life: Modi
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the people to embrace yoga for better physical and mental health. “Make yoga a part of your life,” the prime minister told thousands of…
Yoga not a religious activity: Modi
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Yoga is not a religious activity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Yoga. Addressing thousands of yoga enthusiasts here, he said religions usually…
Record-breaking International Yoga Day events begin
Chandigarh/Faridabad, June 21 (IANS) Thousands of people across the country began the day on Tuesday with yoga exercises to mark the second International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leading over 30,000 yoga…
World gets ready to observe second Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The world is ready to observe the second International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Tuesday as Indian missions abroad held many practice sessions to prepare thousands of people for the…
Exhibition to showcase varied facets of Yoga
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) An exhibition here will present the rich and ancient cultural treasure of Yoga in the form of sculptures, paintings, scrolls, illustrated manuscripts and books which explain the key aspects of…
Will attempt new records on Yoga Day: Patanjali Yog Committee
Faridabad, June 20 (IANS) The Patanjali Yog Committee has said that they will seek to create new records of Yoga performance, including the largest participation in a single yoga event, at a programme in Faridabad…
Music4thought launches song, music production facility
Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) Hyderabad-based start-up Music4thought on Monday launched one-stop-lyrics to high quality song and music production facility. The facility will cater to individuals, short film producers, animation filmmakers and gaming title makers. “At…