On World Hypertension Day, Atmarpit Dr Mansiji lists five gentle yoga poses that ease stress, calm the mind, and lower blood pressure naturally
The editorial came amidst the ongoing tussle between Arlekar and the Marxist party-led Left Democratic Front government over the usage of 'Bharat Mata portrait' during official functions being held in Raj Bhavan.
Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.
The Chhattisgarh assembly was informed that 177 security and police personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have committed suicide in the state in the last six-and-a-half years. Family, personal issues, and health problems are cited as reasons.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London for the signing of the free trade agreement between India and the UK on July 24, an official said on Monday. The two countries announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the trade agreement on May 6.
Over three hundred people from across Israel rolled out yoga mats and performed asanas as they participated in International Yoga Day celebrations at the Peres Centre for Peace and Innovation in Tel Aviv.
Yoga guru Ramdev has pledged not to pass any further disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza, leading the Delhi High Court to close a case filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev and his Patanjali Foods Ltd. The court ordered the removal of controversial online content and accepted Ramdev's assurance to not make any further disparaging statements. Ramdev had previously made controversial remarks about Rooh Afza, claiming that the money earned from its sales was used to build madrasas and mosques. The court deemed his statements as 'indefensible' and 'shook its conscience'.
The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.
Yogini Samiksha Shetty shows you how to unwind and calm your mind with yoga.
If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a spiritual practice to a recognised competitive discipline.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past.
On World Asthma Day, yoga expert Nisarg Ved shows how this ancient practice can offer relief to those living with asthma.
Taarika Dave, holistic life coach and yoga expert at the Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems, explains how you can improve your breathing using a few simple steps.
rediffGURU Radhika Iyer Talati offers advice on how yoga can help you become physically and mentally fit.
The incident has brought back into focus the controversy that erupted last year when BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directed food outlets along the Kanwar route to display the names of their owners and staff.
The minister clarified the government's position on Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it went against moral values.
Here's a simple quiz to test your knowledge on yoga postures!
India and the UK have respected each other's political sensitivities during the negotiations for free trade agreement, with New Delhi agreeing to drop its demand on post-study work visas for students in exchange for Britain withdrawing its request to open up legal services here, an official said on Wednesday.
Archana Makwana, however, has apologised for her actions and said she never intended to hurt anyone's religious sentiment.
Turkish officials on Sunday denied claims that the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had undergone maintenance by Turkish Technic, calling such allegations 'false' and 'disinformation'.
Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday gave an undertaking in the Delhi High Court for neither issuing any disparaging statement nor publishing on social media, posts similar to his "sharbat jihad" remark against Hamdard's Rooh Afza.
'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'
Are you facing back pain every day? Say goodbye to it with these asanas that can alleviate pain and stiffness.
Are you facing back pain every day? Say goodbye to it with these asanas that can alleviate pain and stiffness.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Yoga guru Ramdev to remove within 24 hours an offensive video targeting Hamdard, manufacturers of Rooh Afza, from social media platforms. The court previously ordered him not to issue any statement or share videos in future similar to those before it and relating to products of competitors including Hamdard. Ramdev was accused of contempt in a row over his controversial "sharbat jihad" remarks against the drink.
'...than by the calendar.' Indian travellers are no longer restricting their getaways to summer or winter holidays.
In Week 10 of Rediff.com's Get Fit With Yoga series, Pushpa R teaches you the Balasana aka the Child's Pose.
'Youngsters in India look up to the West as if it is the biggest accomplishment they need in life. It breaks my heart.'
In Week 9 of Rediff.com's Get Fit With Yoga series, rediffGURU Pushpa R teaches you the Parvatasana aka The Mountain Pose.
In Week 8 of Rediff.com's Get Fit With Yoga series, Pushpa R shows you how to do Marjariasana, aka the Cat-Cow stretch.
In Week 7 of Rediff.com's Get Fit With Yoga series, rediffGURU Pushpa R teaches you the Dhanurasana aka The Bow Pose.
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.
The Delhi High Court expressed shock and termed as "indefensible" Yoga guru Ramdev's purported remark of "sharbat jihad" on Hamdard's Rooh Afza. The court was hearing a plea by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev's Patanjali Foods Ltd. Ramdev's counsel was unavailable, and the court will take up the matter again later.
With her svelte figure, she is setting major fashion goals-- proving age is just a number.
rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve your overall health and wellness.
She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.
Get ready to bend, breathe, and glow like a celebrity!
Glimpses from a yoga session hosted by Pawhour at a studio in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.
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