News for 'International Yoga Day'

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Sena's 'praise-asana' for Modi: What's wrong with commodifying yoga?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully carrying out the Yoga Day celebrations in Delhi, ally Shiv Sena today said 'commodifying' Yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Archana Makwana, however, has apologised for her actions and said she never intended to hurt anyone's religious sentiment.

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

Which Of These Asanas Have You Tried Doing?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

International Yoga Day may be over but yoga remains an important part of Bollywood's daily life.

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

amed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters.

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Would you try 'Goat Yoga'?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Goat Yoga is real and, believe it or not, is a big craze in the United States with classes selling out everywhere from California to New York.

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

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.

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

WATCH: How 800 differently-abled set a world record

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

They set a Guinness World Record for 'Largest Silent Yoga Class.'

Pix: These incredible yoga poses will test your body

Pix: These incredible yoga poses will test your body

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Your favourite celebrities are taking fitness to the next level.

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shiv Sena said 'commodifying' yoga will not harm the ancient practice, instead it will increase tourism and generate employment.

Russian city bans Yoga to stifle spread of religious cults

Russian city bans Yoga to stifle spread of religious cults

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

At the centre of the crackdown are two studios holding classes for Hatha Yoga -- a set of asanas or postures involving deep breathing and tough physical exercises, which as per Hindu mythology was first practised by Lord Shiva.

Yoga to be included in curriculum: Siddaramaiah

Yoga to be included in curriculum: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Batting for yoga, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the state government is planning to include it in the school and college curriculum.

Budget: Yoga gets a special status

Budget: Yoga gets a special status

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Special status to Yoga by categorising its promotion as charitable.

Yoga Or Gym? What's Better For Weight Loss?

Yoga Or Gym? What's Better For Weight Loss?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve your overall health and wellness.

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

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.

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and best selling novelist Amish -- who is also director of the Nehru Centre -- leads International Day of Yoga celebrations at Trafalgar Square in London.

Must-read! Malaika's favourite yoga asanas

Must-read! Malaika's favourite yoga asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Malaika shares her favourite, easy-to-do asanas and their benefits for a fitter and healthier lifestyle.

Yoga assumes importance during corona crisis: PM

Yoga assumes importance during corona crisis: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio address, the prime minister also urged people to participate in an online yoga competition being organised by the ayush ministry.

How yoga changed Shilpa Shetty's life

How yoga changed Shilpa Shetty's life

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The actor uploaded a video of her doing pranayama on Instagram on Yoga Day.

'Yoga integral part of Aligarh Muslim University culture'

'Yoga integral part of Aligarh Muslim University culture'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Aligarh Muslim University Vice-Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah on Thursday said Yoga is deeply ingrained in the university's culture and that a number of his predecessors encouraged its practice on the campus.

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The PM also asserted that the traditional practice has now become part of every person's life.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Now, Modi sarkar begins yoga sessions for its employees

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Yoga sessions will be organized for central government employees and their dependents by the 'Grih Kalyan Kendra', a welfare society working under the aegis of the Centre.

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The main event, which is being held at Capitol Complex, is likely to be attended by around 30,000 people out of the total 1,20,000 who have registered themselves.

Dialogue, not battlefields, key to global peace: Modi in Croatia

Dialogue, not battlefields, key to global peace: Modi in Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

In his media statement following talks with his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic, Modi said both leaders agree that "terrorism is an enemy of humanity" and is inimical to forces that believe in democracy.

PHOTOS: The world gets its asanas right

PHOTOS: The world gets its asanas right

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The pictures tell the story of the grand success of the first International Yoga Day.

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police at Dhordo village in Kutch district from December 18-20.

Baba Ramdev wrestles with Olympic champ Sushil

Baba Ramdev wrestles with Olympic champ Sushil

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Ramdev took to his official Twitter handle to share the pictures of him performing yoga with the wrestlers.

Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same

Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Titled 'Yoga and Islam', the booklet is compiled by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a wing of RSS.

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Assembly polls, J-K statehood soon: Modi in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

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.

How yoga came to the UN

How yoga came to the UN

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It was almost 10 years ago that the idea of a Yoga Day was mooted by some NGOs, but it had no takers till Prime Minister Narendra Modi realised its potential, probably at the instance of Sri Sri Ravishankar, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Yoga@19,000 feet! How Indian women army officers set a new record

Yoga@19,000 feet! How Indian women army officers set a new record

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

They set a new world record of performing Yoga at the highest altitude.

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Navy personnel perform yoga on board INS Vikramaditya. In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, several naval ships are conducting yoga and meditation sessions on board.

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Yogaraj C P performed yoga continuously for 40 hours non-stop, demonstrated more than 1,500 'asanas'.

Modi keeps promises: PM assures Kashmiris on statehood

Modi keeps promises: PM assures Kashmiris on statehood

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that he would keep promises he had made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, a statement seen as an oblique reference to the demand for restoration of statehood voiced strongly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

No visa for Indian instructor, but yoga event in Pak still on

No visa for Indian instructor, but yoga event in Pak still on

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

With Pakistan rejecting visa to an Indian yoga instructor, India will now hold an in-house event at its High Commission in Islamabad to mark International Yoga Day on June 21, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Job creation was mentioned 13 times in the BJP's 2014 election manifesto, yoga only twice. Has yoga taken precedence over jobs for the Modi Sarkar, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Wouldn't it be better to reach 45 with a backup engine of passive income that helps you glide through these years instead of grinding, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

10 models who swear by yoga

10 models who swear by yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, we take a look at these hot celebs who turn to yoga to stay in shape.