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Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for Hindu unity, vigilance, and social harmony, advocating for family values and addressing concerns about infiltration and social divisions.

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Inspector general of police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said that bodies of seven Maoist cadres have been recovered from the encounter site so far.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had given him blessings and told him that he would succeed when he and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs were camping in a Guwahati hotel.

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The interesting fact was revealed to public for the first time by the Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikas Singh during his address on occasion of the farewell ceremony for the CJI.

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose on Saturday once again sounded defiant, saying he will not pay any fine or penalty.

Pray for world peace this Navratri: Art of Living

Pray for world peace this Navratri: Art of Living

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Art of Living Foundation is celebrating of Navratri with nine days and nine nights of pujas, yagnas and homas performed as per the vedic traditions in Borivili in Northern Mumbai. The intention behind these festivities is to pray for peace. The homas are supposed to purify the environment and honour all aspects of creation.

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

According to a release issued by the Art of Living Foundation in Bhopal, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, 'Maharshi was a great saint. He was highly skilled in managing world affairs and equally dispassionate at the same time.'

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Concerns have been raised about the likely damage to the environment caused by holding it on the flood plains of the already polluted river in east Delhi.

How to lose weight with yoga

How to lose weight with yoga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Many of us suffer from weight issues. The breathing technique of Kapalbhati and Sun Salutations (Suryanamaskar) help you fight the flab. Senior yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal of the Art of Living Foundation demonstrates how they are done. Watch the video.

How to lose weight with yoga

How to lose weight with yoga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Many of us suffer from weight issues. The breathing technique of Kapalbhati and Sun Salutations (Suryanamaskar) help you fight the flab. Senior yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal of the Art of Living Foundation demonstrates how they are done. Watch the video.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Peace Nobel

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Peace Nobel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

United States Congressman Joseph Crowley has nominated India's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the Nobel Peace Prize saying that the godman had helped bring peace to thousands of people through his Art of Living Foundation.

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

The interfaith conference is being attended by a host of international dignitaries from 38 countries.

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The bench on October 16 had reserved the judgment after marathon hearing of 40 days.

Muslim parties want govt to acquire Ayodhya land: Sources

Muslim parties want govt to acquire Ayodhya land: Sources

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Sources said the parties have sought settlement under the provisions of The Places of Worship Act, 1991 which provides that no dispute with regard to any mosque or other religious places, which have been constructed after demolition of temples and are existing as in 1947, would be raised in a court of law.

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Six young women dynamos of the Art of Living Foundation risked their own lives to bring about an awe-inspiring transformation in the scattered lives of several ill-fated women reeling in shock and grief ever since tragedy struck.

Video: Stressed out? Here's how to de-stress with yoga

Video: Stressed out? Here's how to de-stress with yoga

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

rt of Living yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal shows you breathing techniques to de-stress.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

'It is the distress and mistrust in people which causes them to take religion as an excuse to express their frustration and display aggressive, violent behaviour,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Get rid of neck peck with these easy-to-do asanas.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The Art of Living Foundation shares certain yoga practices that can help improve your posture.

Ayodhya case: SC to consider mediation panel's report

Ayodhya case: SC to consider mediation panel's report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court had on July 11 sought a report on the mediation process and said that a day-to-day hearing might commence from July 25 if the court decides to conclude the mediation proceedings.

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Here are five good reasons why yoga should be one of your resolutions this year.

BJP meet? No way! Yeddy seeks Art of Living instead!

BJP meet? No way! Yeddy seeks Art of Living instead!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa will probably be missing in action at the National Executive Meeting of top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which starts on Tuesday. Yeddyurappa, who is facing a slew of corruption cases, has enrolled himself for a three-day course at the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Meditation is the key that would help in tackling various challenges that come our way --that's the message that a recently-organised session by the Art of Living Foundation titled 'colours of joy' sought to deliver to around 1,200 children from around the country.

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Admitting that a large scale event as World Cultural Festival organised by the Art of Living foundation could have an impact on the environment, Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma on Friday said that a solution can always be procured if such a problem crops up.

40-day Ayodhya hearing 2nd longest in SC's history

40-day Ayodhya hearing 2nd longest in SC's history

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The arguments in the matter were the second longest after the landmark Keshvanand Bharti case in 1973 during which the proceedings for propounding the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution continued for 68 days.

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

The 3 men tasked with resolving the Ayodhya dispute

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered mediation to settle the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute by a three-member panel comprising of Justice Kalifulla, advocate Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar. The panel has been given eight weeks by the Supreme Court to arrive at a conclusion and four weeks to give a status report. Here's all you need to know about the panel of mediators:

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The event: The biggest yoga camp ever. The place: Berlin, Germany. The occasion was the 30th year celebration of the Art of Living Foundation. Around 50,000 people from around the world attended the two-day event on July 2 and 3. The event saw around 6,000 artistes performing to a cheering crowd at the Olympiastadion, even though it rained persistently.

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.

SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case on Friday

SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case on Friday

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The Supreme Court constituted three-member mediation committee, tasked with exploring the possibility of an amicable settlement in the decades-old, politically sensitive, Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case, has submitted its interim report in a sealed cover.

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation, on the Lokpal Bill and why Gandhian Anna Hazare's movement against corruption was lapped up by the common man

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The lawyers said the mediation panel's report was leaked to the media and they do not approve the procedures adopted in the process and the suggested compromise formula of withdrawal of the lawsuit.

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediation panel time till Aug 1

Ayodhya case: SC gives mediation panel time till Aug 1

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The apex court requested the committee to inform it by August 1 about the outcome of the proceedings held till July 31.

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra had written a letter to the defence ministry requesting the army to build an additional pontoon bridge, which he said was "imperative" for safer movement of people while crossing the Yamuna to attend the 'World Culture Festival'.

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Art of Living yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal shows you yoga postures for back pain, deep vein thrombosis, weightloss and stress.

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Art of Living proponent Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called upon people of India and Pakistan to recognise the voice of peace within and create a violence-free world.

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The spiritual guru responds to Sheela Bhatt/Redifff.com's quick-fire questions with prompt answers.