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From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Let's take a look at how the world is gearing up for this mega event:

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a proud moment for India, the United Nations General Assembly will declare June 21 as International Day of Yoga.

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that 'Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being'.