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PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

On the occasion of the 5th International Yoga Day, troops from the Armed Forces and the paramilitary performed asanas all around the country. Take a look!

Unable To Fall Asleep? Try This...

Unable To Fall Asleep? Try This...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Dr Aarti Ullal lists remedies to help you improve the quality of your sleep.

Religious hardliners attack Yoga Day event in Maldives; 6 arrested

Religious hardliners attack Yoga Day event in Maldives; 6 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

In a statement, the police said that they were treating the incident as a serious issue, and the Serious and Organised Crime Department was investigating it with "utmost urgency."

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

There was a surge in the demand for virtual classes for yoga (87%) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workouts such as Zumba (72%), aerobics (67%), and pilates (22%).

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Yoga guru Bikram Choudhury facing 6 sexual assault charges in US

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

He is accused of assaulting several of his young female acolytes

World gears up for International Yoga Day

World gears up for International Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The International Yoga Day will be celebrated on June 21.

How yoga can help the elderly

How yoga can help the elderly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'If the meditative yoga programme we had developed for the elderly was practised for one hour every day, five days in a week for six months, it could lead to an improvement in the overall quality of life of the elderly.'

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

'Gukesh Always Surprises Me'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'He was always up to the challenge.'

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago.

If we can create Bangladesh...: Ramdev on safety of Hindus

If we can create Bangladesh...: Ramdev on safety of Hindus

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'I fear that India will need to remain vigilant so that the honour and dignity of the mothers, sisters and daughters of our Hindu brothers are not at stake. The entire country will have to stand with its minority Hindu brothers with full strength'

Misleading ads case: SC closes contempt proceedings against Ramdev

Misleading ads case: SC closes contempt proceedings against Ramdev

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the contempt proceedings against yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Limited after accepting the apology tendered by them in the misleading advertisements case.

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest gathering of humans.

Watch: When Modi promoted yoga in Argentina

Watch: When Modi promoted yoga in Argentina

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said.

Yoga booms in China, Indian trainers step in

Yoga booms in China, Indian trainers step in

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

A yoga exhibition planned in Beijing will feature Indian trainers

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of what the West needs, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

'Indians still skeptical about yoga as cure'

'Indians still skeptical about yoga as cure'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

Despite a host of celebrity gurus plus a wide variety of instructional videos and CDs on yoga, Indians are still not ready to embrace the ancient practice, relying instead more on medicines for cures to various ailments, says noted yoga exponent B K S Iyengar.

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.

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Patna and Raipur chapters of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have lodged complaints in 2021 alleging Ramdev's remarks were likely to cause prejudice to Covid control mechanism and may dissuade people from availing proper treatment.

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.

Modi leads the way at Yoga Day event

Modi leads the way at Yoga Day event

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Expressing concern that young people are becoming vulnerable to heart ailments, Modi said, "Yoga can play a huge role in tackling the issue and hence, this year's theme is 'Yoga for Heart'." He also appealed to the people to take yoga to all sections of society.

Manu Bhaker Is Winning Hearts!

Manu Bhaker Is Winning Hearts!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Presenting some of the Olympic bronze medallist's best fashion moments.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the United Nations headquarters as the world body geared up to host the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday.

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.

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Indian Millennials Spend Rs 4K A Month On Fitness

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India is among the top three emerging markets in the wellness economy.

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Actor Krystle D'souza on her idea of eternal beauty, the importance of overall fitness and more...

Have published apology for misleading ads: Ramdev to SC

Have published apology for misleading ads: Ramdev to SC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah asked their counsel to place the apology published in newspapers on record within two days.

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.

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

From ice-capped Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to the warships off South Korea, Indian armed forces on Tuesday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21.

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.

Can Decathlon challenge Reliance in India?

Can Decathlon challenge Reliance in India?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Decathlon is expecting to double its business in the country in the next three to five years, Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee said, according to local media reports.

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Mirza, who is expecting her first child in October, posted a photo of her performing yoga on Twitter and tagged Maneka Gandhi and the Ministry of Women and Child Development to it.

Shooting star Manu Bhaker trades pistol for horse riding, dance

Shooting star Manu Bhaker trades pistol for horse riding, dance

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Horse riding, bharatnatyam and skating on Manu's mind during break from shooting

3 money lessons from yoga

3 money lessons from yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Make yoga your way of life and enjoy the unconditional and uncountable benefits leading to better physical and financial health, says Harjot Singh Narula

Is yoga a 'Hindu' practice?

Is yoga a 'Hindu' practice?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

In an age of patents and intellectual property rights, it would be improper to deny that yoga comes from the Hindu tradition, says Sankrant Sanu.

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

Gukesh's secret weapons to dethrone Ding Liren...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

If I do the right things, I have all the chances in the world: Gukesh

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Indian high commission said its operational visit is to commemorate the ninth edition of International Day of Yoga under the theme of "Global Ocean Ring".

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.