News for 'World Yoga Day'

The Age of the Loh Purush

The Age of the Loh Purush

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Overt displays of physical machismo is the stamp of the strongman and it's a symptom that manifests itself in direct proportion to their sense of insecurity, says Kanika Datta.

Photos! How people celebrated the longest day of the year

Photos! How people celebrated the longest day of the year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Thousands gathered at the Neolithic monument to welcome the sunrise.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Fit and fabulous! See Malaika's workout secrets

Fit and fabulous! See Malaika's workout secrets

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Staying fit isn't easy as it looks!

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital formats -- will be done on the same floor level where the leaders' meetings will take place, and they will walk through this 'cultural corridor' while moving into and out of the summit room, official sources said.

Laughing to promote world peace

Laughing to promote world peace

Rediff.com5 May 2008

This was the first time since the September 11 terrorist strike on the twin towers of the World Trade Centre that the New York Department of Parks allowed a new event in Central Park.

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

'It's like attending two months of laughing school when we are shooting.' 'If anyone is depressed and needs laughing yoga, they should come to our sets.'

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

A Lifetime In Pursuit Of Precision In Psychiatry

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Dr Rajesh M Parikh remembers Dr Dinshaw Doongaji, the legendary psychiatrist who passed into the ages last week, a day short of his 91st birthday.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot by ace Reuters photographers in the last 24 hours.

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Delhi Crime 3 Update: 'Right now, it's...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

''I don't revisit any of my work once it's complete because I'm very self-critical.' 'I will probably exclaim, "Oh God, such bad acting!"'

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Mann ki baat: Modi urged people to save 'every drop' of water

Rediff.com22 May 2016

In 20th edition of his radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about water conservation, Rio Olympics and other subjects.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Chandralekha: Rays Of Moon That Made The Waves Change

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'You broke the boundary of what it meant to be an Indian woman and the wife of a diplomat. 'You did not serve tea or sit idly by as men spoke about business matters -- a trope I have seen much too often in Indian and Indian-American households. 'You followed your dreams.'

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

It's AMAZING what Indians do to set World Records

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rediff.com presents some of the oddest Guinness world records held by Indians.

5 Reasons Why You Don't Need To Go Ethnic Just For a Day

5 Reasons Why You Don't Need To Go Ethnic Just For a Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

5 Reasons Why You Don't Need To Go Ethnic Just For a Day

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: Wah Vicky! Wah Sara!

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Review: Wah Vicky! Wah Sara!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Not so hatke after all, but no reason to stay bachke either, notes Sukanya Verma.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Some of Bollywood's amazing women shared some amazing words on Women's Day.

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met prominent US personalities from different walks of life, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk who asserted that India has more promise than any other large country and that he is incredibly excited about its future.

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar will usher in a new era of traditional medicine globally.

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

The Secret to Tina's FAB Bod!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Model turned actor Tina Desai gets candid about her incredible love for fitness and the interesting things that keep her busy.

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

Kalki: 'Stop War, Stand With Ukraine'

Kalki: 'Stop War, Stand With Ukraine'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Malaika shows us some asanas... Rashmika turns goofy... What's Krystle celebrating?

India must be ahead of curve in post-COVID world: PM

India must be ahead of curve in post-COVID world: PM

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

India, with the right blend of the physical and the virtual, can emerge as the global nerve centre of complex modern multinational supply chains in the post COVID-19 world.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's LOVELY London holiday

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's LOVELY London holiday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

It is now time to tour London with Shilpa Shetty

Buddhists of the world, unite

Buddhists of the world, unite

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The tiny town of Amravati, cradle of the Mahayana school of thought, will see over 150,000 monks coming from different parts of the globe, including the Far East and South East Asian countries.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the administration.

Today, world is dealing with India on equal terms: Modi@Singapore

Today, world is dealing with India on equal terms: Modi@Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

He said India needs huge amounts of energy for development but will do whatever it can to deal with the problem of climate change as it sees the world as one family.

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Captain Shiva Chouhan is the first woman army officer to be deployed at 15,632 feet in the Siachen Glacier. 'It has been a memorable journey,' says the 25-year-old who has gone where no women officer has gone before.

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Looking beyond PM Modi's many spectacles

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

It seems like the Twitter-selfie craze compels the PM to put on a mega show every few months

How Actor Aditi Gautam Lost 16 Kg

How Actor Aditi Gautam Lost 16 Kg

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'Live a simple lifestyle where you eat well, sleep on time and take care of your body.'

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

10 Easy Habits to Stay Healthy at Home

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Exercise daily. Reduce screen time. Stand often, sit less.

Stretch it out like this yogini

Stretch it out like this yogini

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Yogini Nacy Singh has become an Instagram sensation with over 12,000 followers.