News for 'Art of Living Foundation'

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

3.5 million people expected at world culture festival

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Art of Living foundation will hold a three-day World Culture Festival in New Delhi (March 11-13), a mega event celebrating the foundation's 35 years. It hopes to bring together 3.5 million global citizens

Free trauma care for blast victims

Free trauma care for blast victims

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The techniques are non-invasive and non-hypnotic.

Street art: From the margins to mainstream

Street art: From the margins to mainstream

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Street art has emerged from its rebellious underground existence to a growing art genre in its own right. Ritika Bhatia maps the Indian leg of the movement.

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The Art of Living will host meet in Delhi to spread the spirit of reconciliation.

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The spiritual leader was was invited by Austin Mayor Will Wynn. The Art of Living is conducting trauma relief workshops there.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks about the land-grabbing allegations, the Swami Nityananda sex scandal and his interaction with Naxal leaders.

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Amidst allegations of land grabbing, the Art of Living has decided to come clean and explain in detail as to how the land owned by it came into their possession in the first place.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

'It is the distress and mistrust in people which causes them to take religion as an excuse to express their frustration and display aggressive, violent behaviour,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Concerns have been raised about the likely damage to the environment caused by holding it on the flood plains of the already polluted river in east Delhi.

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The Art of Living Foundation shares certain yoga practices that can help improve your posture.

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Get rid of neck peck with these easy-to-do asanas.

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The spiritual guru responds to Sheela Bhatt/Redifff.com's quick-fire questions with prompt answers.

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Here are five good reasons why yoga should be one of your resolutions this year.

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The event: The biggest yoga camp ever. The place: Berlin, Germany. The occasion was the 30th year celebration of the Art of Living Foundation. Around 50,000 people from around the world attended the two-day event on July 2 and 3. The event saw around 6,000 artistes performing to a cheering crowd at the Olympiastadion, even though it rained persistently.

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Art of Living yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal shows you yoga postures for back pain, deep vein thrombosis, weightloss and stress.

Exclusive interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Exclusive interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

'Where people in the name of religion kill each other, kill others just to go to heaven, and thinking only they will go to heaven,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation, on the Lokpal Bill and why Gandhian Anna Hazare's movement against corruption was lapped up by the common man

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Art of Living proponent Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called upon people of India and Pakistan to recognise the voice of peace within and create a violence-free world.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visited Iraq to meet with Iraqi political and religious leaders and to oversee AOL's initiatives in the strife-torn country.

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple amid devotional chants and in the presence of spiritual leaders of the Swaminarayan sect.

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Swami Pragyapad, a IIT graduate and senior teacher of the Art of Living foundation, offered online trauma counselling for those affected by the Mumbai terror attacks.

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

'Youth love to be free. They don't understand that habits like drinking and smoking are addictions which result in bondage,' says Bhanumathi Narasimhan, director of Women and Child Welfare programmes, Art of Living Foundation.

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.

India can free world of social evils

India can free world of social evils

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Religious leaders did not have a clear cut idea as how best they could get rid of such negative feelings by imbibing spiritual values, he said.

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

In the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, the Art of Living Foundation will offer free trauma relief workshops for Mumbaikars from December 1.These sessions will be conducted in South and Central Mumbai and will be open to all.

How best to beat work stress

How best to beat work stress

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Crowley said that Sri Sri's "...commitment to helping those who may not help themselves is striking."

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on how to fight corruption

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on how to fight corruption

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

'A sense of sacrifice is what you want,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Spotted! Lara Dutta in New Zealand

Spotted! Lara Dutta in New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Reader Agastya Pesara sends us a picture.

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who has undertaken this visit at the invitation of Maliki, is expected to meet with several leaders from the Sunni, Shia and Kurdish parties.

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

I'm the luckiest person, says Ram Lalla idol sculptor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

"I have always felt that Lord Ram has been shielding me and my family from all the bad times and I strongly believe that it is him, who chose me for the auspicious task," Yogiraj, who has received effusive praise for his work, told PTI.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on peace mission to Pak

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on peace mission to Pak

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

He will be the first spiritual master from India to visit Pakistan on such a mission, a statement from Sri Sri Media Relations said.

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The guru described the Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi as "intelligent" for supporting the event.

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Sri Sri's mega 'Cultural Olympics' begins today

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The stage is now set for the controversial three-day cultural event opening on Friday on the Yamuna flood plains even as Art of Living guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar struck a defiant note that he will not pay Rs 5 crore fine imposed by Green Tribunal and would rather go to jail.

Bush receives Sri Sri in White House

Bush receives Sri Sri in White House

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Renjini Thampi has upcycled 21,000 waste glass bottles into beautiful home dcor items.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

'Hostel life taught me the art of compromise'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Nisha Tandon, 49, Dubai tells us how hostel life prepared her to deal with challenges and enjoy life.