News for 'Yoga day'

In fitness and in love! Couples who do yoga together

In fitness and in love! Couples who do yoga together

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Couples who sweat together, stay together.

Pics: Model show off their yoga skills

Pics: Model show off their yoga skills

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Take a look at how models celebrated International Yoga Day.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

Kajal-Gautam Get Romantic

Kajal-Gautam Get Romantic

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Tiger bares his fab body... Sunny is in a hurry... Malaika does yoga...

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

"India that exists now wasn't there in the past. India at that time was divided into different factions," caretaker PM Oli said.

How has yoga helped you? Share your story

How has yoga helped you? Share your story

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Share your inspiring stories and transformation journey with us.

'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.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

PHOTOS: UK parliament transforms into House of Yoga

PHOTOS: UK parliament transforms into House of Yoga

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

British lawmakers led by prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria performed yoga in the United Kingdom parliament, celebrating the first International Yoga Day.

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

UN declares June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Less than three months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea, the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted an India-led resolution declaring June 21 as 'International Day of Yoga', recognising that 'Yoga provides a holistic approach to health and well-being'.

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Learn yoga from Kareena, Sonal, Varun

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood celebrated International Yoga Day by posting pictures from their yoga sessions.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

Kareena Put On 25 Kg After...

Kareena Put On 25 Kg After...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

...son Jeh was born in 2021. 'There was a moment of like, "Oh, my God. I have to go back and do this all over again".' 'But it was just like for a flash of a second.' 'Then, it was just like, "No, it's fine. I'm still looking fab".'

Uttam's Take: Yoga visas and Masood Azhar

Uttam's Take: Yoga visas and Masood Azhar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Uttam Ghosh on how the government's move to give 'yoga visas' may backfire.

What Does Mrunal's Face Look Like?

What Does Mrunal's Face Look Like?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Guess the price of Rashmika's outfit... Rakul sips on hot chocolate... Yami goes Dhoom Dhaam...

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

This year, the United Nations will issue special stamps commemorating Yoga Day.

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.

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

It's purrfect! Yoga with cats

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Na-meow-ste! With International Yoga Day just around the corner, here's a look at this interesting yoga class in Brooklyn, United States where participants -- human and cats alike -- stretch into various poses!

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The General Assembly hall, where world leaders come together every year for the high-level UN session, was packed with UN diplomats, officials, yoga gurus and practitioners, children and people from various backgrounds as India's Permanent Mission to the UN organised the commemoration of the 5th International Day of Yoga Thursday.

PHOTOS: Welcome to PM Modi's yoga class

PHOTOS: Welcome to PM Modi's yoga class

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

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.

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.

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

How ITC plans to build a future-ready portfolio

Rediff.com6 May 2025

There remains a debate on who said this: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, Sir?" Was it the British economist John Maynard Keynes or the American economist Paul Samuelson. Irrespective of who said it, this sentiment appears to have found resonance in ITC's boardroom in recent years.

Trapped workers 'performing yoga' awaiting rescue; kin hope for good news'

Trapped workers 'performing yoga' awaiting rescue; kin hope for good news'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Jaymal Singh Negi mentioned that his brother informed him about the trapped men engaging in yoga and exercises inside the tunnel.

Is Walking Good Enough Exercise?

Is Walking Good Enough Exercise?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar debunks the walking myth and suggests better ways to get fit.

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces demonstrated their impressive yoga skills. Let's take a bow!

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.

BJP fires return salvo at Nitish on yoga

BJP fires return salvo at Nitish on yoga

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The BJP slammed the Bihar CM for not organising an official function to promote the exercise in Bihar.

'Yoga is not secular,' says Togadia

'Yoga is not secular,' says Togadia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Amidst opposition in some quarters to observing International Yoga Day, Vishwa Hindu Parishad International Executive President Dr Praveen Togadia on Sunday said that the discipline was never secular and was more of "Vedic and sanatan".

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

5 Asanas For Parents, Senior Citizens

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Yoga expert R Pushpa, founder of Radiant Yogavibes suggests five simple exercises for senior citizens.

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.

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

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.

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be the chief guest for the Yoga event.

Can Breast Cancer Reoccur After Mastectomy?

Can Breast Cancer Reoccur After Mastectomy?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Even after the removal of breast tissue, it is possible that the cancer may recur in the chest wall or the area where the surgery was performed, warns Dr Meghal Sanghavi, oncosurgeon, at Wockhardt Hospitals.

5 Asanas For The Office!

5 Asanas For The Office!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Start your day with Tadasana, find your strength in Bhujangasana, unlock your potential with Dhanurasana, take a breather in Balasana, and flow through Bitilasana Marjaryasana, suggests yoga expert R Pushpa.

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.

Quiz: Can you identify these yoga poses?

Quiz: Can you identify these yoga poses?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Know the difference between Padmasana and Bhujangasana?

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.

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Adventure travel, cultural tours, and wellness retreats are in high demand.'

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.

Dear Modi fans, PM will NOT be performing yoga on Rajpath

Dear Modi fans, PM will NOT be performing yoga on Rajpath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not perform yoga at the mega event on Rajpath to mark the 'International Yoga Day' on June 21