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Modi, dressed in a white-coloured T-shirt and trousers along with a scarf, did the yoga asanas with ease, as he is a regular practitioner of the ancient form of exercise.
India needs to build its Grand Narrative, and its cultural power, which conquered all of ASEAN (then known as Indo-China), needs to be forcefully projected while simultaneously hard economic and military power are also emphasised, says Rajeev Srinivasan.
To mark International Day of Yoga, Maharashtra government has decided to initiate from June 21 physical, mental and spiritual training for prisoners across the state to help inmates come out of depression.
Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the International Yoga Day today, asserted that the ancient Indian art was the most selfless of its kind, as it did not discriminate, did not ask for much, but simply functioned for the betterment of mankind and brought every society together.
However, he said that while he recommended Yoga for good health, he failed to understand why it was being made a 'religio-political' issue.
The BJP slammed the Bihar CM for not organising an official function to promote the exercise in Bihar.
African American singer and actress Mary Millben, known for her moving rendition of Om Jai Jagadish Hare and Jana Gana Mana, will perform at a diaspora event to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra D Modi in Washington, DC on June 23.
Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.
Virat and Sachin marked Father's Day in unique style.
Take the name of Allah instead of reciting 'shlokas'" during the event, said the minister from AYUSH dept.
Make yoga your way of life and enjoy the unconditional and uncountable benefits leading to better physical and financial health, says Harjot Singh Narula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the annual debate at the United Nations General Assembly session later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.
The state-run carrier Air India will on June 21 show a film on yoga across its flights, along with a special in-flight announcement.
VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan.
National broadcaster Doordarshan has made elaborate arrangements for the live telecast of International Yoga Day from Rajpath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not perform yoga at the mega event on Rajpath to mark the 'International Yoga Day' on June 21
Joining thousands at San Francisco's Marina Green Park, the finance minister spoke of the advantages of practising yoga and thanked those who helped in making the event a success.
Amidst objections by certain minority groups to doing Yoga, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said there is "no compulsion" in this regard and that the practise of Yoga should not be related to any caste, creed or religion.
The Centre has proposed the chanting of 'Om' and the recital of some Vedic mantras before the 45-minute yoga session, a move which many are criticising.
In his first visit to the valley after becoming the prime minister for the third consecutive term, Modi emphasised the importance of enabling the people of Jammu and Kashmir to elect their representatives for the assembly.
Indian Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be the chief guest for the Yoga event.
Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.
The United Nations has dedicated a solidarity tree in remembrance of victims of terrorism with a solemn ceremony that also honoured victims of the 2008 Mumbai attack, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the world organisation.
Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet over two dozen thought leaders from various walks of life in New York on Tuesday.
Some 30,000 enthusiastic people performed the ancient spiritual practice, celebrating the first UN International Yoga Day.
World Championship challenger D Gukesh on Sunday said he didn't think about his personal achievements and was prepared to do "whatever it takes" to secure India's maiden gold medal at the Chess Olympiad following near-misses in previous editions.
Chinese Premier Li wants to get UN recognition for Tai Chi.
Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.
The centuries-old tradition of yoga is looking towards the reality television concept to increase its popularity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.
"Yoga is a natural treatment process but liquor addicts cannot perform it. Yoga would be irrelevant unless a ban is imposed on sale of liquor across the country," the Bihar CM said at meeting in Palamau district.
It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.
Accused Darvesh Rajbhar is a resident of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, the official said.
Yogaraj C P performed yoga continuously for 40 hours non-stop, demonstrated more than 1,500 'asanas'.
On Sunday, Ram Madhav posted a tweet trying to shame Ansari for not attending the yoga day celebrations at Rajpath.
Through the programme, he said he felt like he was conversing with 'my family while sitting at home'.
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