News for 'international day of yoga'

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Challenges await as Yogi completes 100 days as UP CM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Formidable challenges including funds for the farm loan-waiver, and law and order stare him at his face, with the opposition claiming the misses have outnumbered the hits.

Legends Made in Mysore: B K S Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois

Legends Made in Mysore: B K S Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Two of the greatest modern exponents of yoga began their life in Mysore, under the tutelage of the legendary Krishnamacharya. For both of them, life was yoga. And yoga was life, says Sunaad Raghuram.

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I lose weight?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Can essential oils heal allergies?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'You could have an additional pool of 15,000-odd qualified and competent doctors.'

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile apps with Chinese links, including the popular game PUBG, citing data privacy concerns and a threat to national security, taking the total count of Chinese-linked mobile apps banned by New Delhi to 224.

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

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

People opposing 'surya namaskar' should drown in sea: Adityanath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath has stoked a controversy with his remarks again.

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

Atanu Das ready to hit bulls-eye in Tokyo Olympics

Atanu Das ready to hit bulls-eye in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Atanu opened up about how he honed his skills during the first lockdown when sporting action was put to a grinding halt

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.' 'The prime minister speaks about Make in India. Let's remind ourselves also of Made in India. What made India great. What are the great things of the past which will help us make India even greater.' 'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.'

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The PM asked people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally.

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.

Brand Dhoni pads up for new innings

Brand Dhoni pads up for new innings

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

He has slashed his price by half after retiring. Now his rates are in line with Amitabh Bachchan or Ayushmann Khurrana. In 2012 he had 22 endorsements, now he has 40!

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.

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Happy Birthday, Genelia D'Souza!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Australia's Handscomb uses isolation to overcome fear of horses

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Saddled with plenty of downtime during the coronavirus shutdown, Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb has used home isolation productively by overcoming a life-long fear of horses. Despite being married to an eventing rider, the Test batsman had never dared mount a horse until being locked down at their rural property near Melbourne.

8 simple asanas for beginners

8 simple asanas for beginners

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Yoga instructor and meditation expert Paloma Gangopadhyay shows you how to get started with yoga at home.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

If you are planning to follow the Pradhan Sevak, we have 10 tips for you.

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The prime minister was apparently referring to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's controversial 'toolkit', which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The foundations of the army's own peculiar secularism are potentially being destabilised

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.

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Music tourism emerges as top travel trend for 2018

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

India's appetite for music tourism is only growing.

Modi apologises for declining BHU honorary degree

Modi apologises for declining BHU honorary degree

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday apologises to Banaras Hindu University authorities for declininig an honorary doctorate degree from the institution.

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"I practice chess based on what I think is a priority, and what I feel like doing. I also read some chess books -- 'Saying No to Chess Principles' by Evgeny Bareev and 'Life and Games of Mikhail Tal"

'UN's permanent members do not want any change'

'UN's permanent members do not want any change'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The Security Council as it is today is unable to bring peace and security in the world and so there is reason for countries like India to become members of the Council, Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

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.

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A round up of all the health news from around the world.

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

Rediff.com9 May 2020

A total 95 deaths deaths were reported since Friday morning, of which 37 in Maharashtra, 24 in Gujarat, nine in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four each from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, three from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and two from Delhi and one each from Punjab and Haryana.

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

10 TIPS to achieve your FITNESS goals

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Embrace a daily sport. Cook and eat your meals with love. Ditch the pills. Hydrate well.

'How can some exercise be taken as a test of nationalism?'

'How can some exercise be taken as a test of nationalism?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

'I don't practise yoga. How am I less of a nationalist than the person who practises it? Is it a crime if I don't practice it?'