News for 'Bikram Choudhury'

Bikram Choudhury fined Rs 6.28 crores

Bikram Choudhury fined Rs 6.28 crores

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Minakshi Jafa Bodden is the first person to have ever taken Bikram Choudhury to trial and we greatly admire her courage.'

Arrest warrant issued against 'hot' yoga founder Bikram Choudhury

Arrest warrant issued against 'hot' yoga founder Bikram Choudhury

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Authorities believe the 69-year-old has hid his assets and left the country.

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

He is accused of assaulting several of his young female acolytes

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, clinching the 200m freestyle silver medal in the elite continental competition in over 16 years, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

An Indian-American yoga guru, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by six former students, has strongly denied allegations, saying he would not force himself on anyone because women love him.

Indian yoga guru faces 6 sex assault charges in US

Indian yoga guru faces 6 sex assault charges in US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A 69-year-old prominent Indian-American yoga guru who founded an exercise routine practiced in hot rooms is facing six lawsuits filed by women, accusing him of sexual assault or rape at various locations, including in India.

14-year-old dominates National Games!

14-year-old dominates National Games!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Teenage sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu continued her impressive performance at the 38th National Games, winning her fifth gold medal as Karnataka dominated the swimming events.

No copyright protection over Yoga poses: US court

No copyright protection over Yoga poses: US court

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Indian-American yoga guru Bikram Choudhury is not entitled to copyright protection over yoga poses and breathing exercises he uses in hot rooms developed by him, a US appeals court has ruled.

Chak De! India inspires Chile U-17 team

Chak De! India inspires Chile U-17 team

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

From watching 'Chak De! India' to taking yoga classes and training in Kolkata-like sultry conditions, Chileans have not left any stone unturned in their bid for the maiden FIFA U-17 World Cup title.

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

The most significant transfers effected by Gen Bikram Singh was that of former Director General Military Operations, Lt Gen AK Choudhury, to an insignificant, non-operational post as General Officer Commanding, Bengal Area, based in Kolkata, reports RS Chauhan

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Yoga has been an intrinsic part of Indian ethos for over 5,000 years. While India is champing at the bit ahead of International Yoga Day that falls on Jun 21, Swati Snigdha Suar lists out the ten most famous yoga gurus of the country:

Who Will Win 2023 North East Polls?

Who Will Win 2023 North East Polls?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Uncertain political times in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'