News for 'Yoga Day'

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.

2,500 pregnant women set yoga record in Gujarat

2,500 pregnant women set yoga record in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

India on Tuesday set a new world record with over 2,500 pregnant women performing Yoga together as part of the Second International Yoga Day at the Swaminarayan Temple hall on Kalawad Road in Rajkot, Gujarat.

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

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.

'Acting Is In My Karma'

'Acting Is In My Karma'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'The industry has never accepted me.' 'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like, "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".' 'Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.' 'You have success, then you have everything.'

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.

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special yoga camp in Patna on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations. M I Khan Reports.

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Even the rains can't stop Modi from doing yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a keen practitioner of yoga and on Wednesday he took to the yoga mat to prove it.

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

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.

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

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

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.

Video: Yoga lessons from Narendra Modi

Video: Yoga lessons from Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The prime minister has been sharing videos explaining the importance of yoga.

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chinese Premier Li wants to get UN recognition for Tai Chi.

Guv returns Aparajita Bill after Centre flags 'harsh' rape penalties

Guv returns Aparajita Bill after Centre flags 'harsh' rape penalties

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The state government, however, maintained it has no intimation so far from the central government or the governor's office regarding their "observations" on certain provisions in the Bill.

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Born on 8 August 1896 in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) of undivided India, Swami Sivananda lost his mother and father at the age of six. Due to abject poverty, his beggar parents could feed him mainly boiled rice water during his childhood days.

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.

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III as part of his 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' environmental initiative during their meeting at Sandringham Estate.

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

How Not To Over-Eat This Festive Season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Follow these simple, foolproof strategies to keep your calories and health under check.

How Kohli, Tendulkar marked Father's Day

How Kohli, Tendulkar marked Father's Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Virat and Sachin marked Father's Day in unique style.

The Om Puri You Never Knew

The Om Puri You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.' 'When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys' corner -- where Jack Nicholson smoked.' 'However, I hesitated.' 'But when I was heading back to my chair after the shot, Jack Nicholson asked me if I wanted to join him for a smoke. We had a long conversation over cups of cappuccino.'

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.

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

What Gift Did Oman Team Give SKY?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

It is a custom with Oman teams to present a gift to their opponents even in junior cricket.

All set for yoga with Modi at the UN!

All set for yoga with Modi at the UN!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A spirit of enthusiasm and celebration overflowed outside the UN headquarters in New York as people arrived in large numbers to attend a historic event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga.

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.

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.

World Health Day: 10 Tips For First-Time Moms

World Health Day: 10 Tips For First-Time Moms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Writing your thoughts in a journal, listening to music or doing deep breathing exercises will do wonders for the mental well-being of new mothers, says Dr Kaishreen Khan, consultant-obstetrician and gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals.

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

'I Would Like To Die On The Cricket Field'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'We all make mistakes, but what is important is that you've got to get that out of your mind before the next ball commences.' K R Nayar recalls his many encounters with Dickie Bird, the legendary cricket umpire who passed into the ages this week.

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Ex-VP Dhankhar moves to INLD leader Abhay Chautala's Delhi farmhouse

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has moved to a private farmhouse in Delhi after resigning from his post. He will stay there until he is allocated an official residence.

Air India to promote yoga mid-air

Air India to promote yoga mid-air

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

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.

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Yoga is India's gift to the world, says Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sadhguru said even though the idea of commemorating the International Yoga Day was mooted by PM Modi, it was "almost like the world was waiting for it".

'Salman Never Arrives On Set Before 2-3 pm'

'Salman Never Arrives On Set Before 2-3 pm'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'Salman has never been given a reason to change his ways.'

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

When the Finance Minister did Yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga during a mass yoga session at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday

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.

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

The 18-Year-Old Taking Mental Health To Classrooms

The 18-Year-Old Taking Mental Health To Classrooms

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Vaikhari Sonawane tells us how she went from writing blogs about her therapy sessions to creating a nationwide student-led mental health network.

PHOTOS: When New York's Time Square turned into yoga square

PHOTOS: When New York's Time Square turned into yoga square

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Some 30,000 enthusiastic people performed the ancient spiritual practice, celebrating the first UN International Yoga Day.

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"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.

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

While heartbreak is often seen as an emotional struggle, it is also known to cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distress, weight gain or weight loss and could lead to a heart attack, warns Dr Rahul Bajaj.

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.