Here’s how Modi’s ministers and other leaders are celebrating International Yoga Day | The Indian Express
The second edition of International Yoga Day is being celebrated on Tuesday in India and across the world. 139 countries registered themselves to participate in the celebrations at UN on June 21. Prime Minister More...
Why is the United Nations promoting yoga? – CSMonitor.com
June 21, 2016 On Dec. 11, 2014 a wildly popular resolution was introduced to the United Nations General Assembly. A record number of countries – 175 – were willing to co-sponsor, making it so popular, it More...
In pics | Twist and turn: How the world celebrated International Yoga Day | india-news | Hindustan Times
People in India and abroad woke up to an early-morning call to celebrate the second International Yoga Day on Tuesday with much enthusiasm. From Chandigarh to Madhya Pradesh and from London to Geneva, people from More...
International Yoga Day: The health benefits of this ancient practice | DNA
In 2014 the UN declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after a call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to adopt the day as a global celebration of the practice. Often seen as a holistic approach More...
PM Modi leads second International Yoga Day celebrations – The Economic Times
CHANDIGARH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today joined over 30,000 people here for the second International Yoga Day celebrations as he pitched for treating diseases like diabetes through the ancient spiritual discipline.Modi, More...
30% jump in yoga practitioners across big cities: survey – The Hindu
ASSOCHAM study says gymnasiums across metros have seen a spurt in number of members The number of yoga practitioners has increased by up to 30 per cent across all metros in India, says a survey-cum-analysis released More...
Madaripur Hindus passing days in fear | Dhaka Tribune
Sattyajit Karmakar, owner of a pharmacy in Madaripur, commutes to work on his motorcycle from his home in Shariatpur every day. His smile rings false when asked about his well-being. “Everyday, I leave home at More...
Lord Jagannath’s ‘Snan Yatra’ held at ISKCON Rajapur temple | Business Standard News
Annual bathing festival popularly known as ‘Snan Yatra’ of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra was held at the ISKCON, Rajapur temple, Nadia district today. The festivities started early this morning More...
In Photos : People across nations getting ready to celebrate International Yoga Day – TOI
This year, Chandigarh will host the main event of International Yoga Day. A total of 30,000 participants —10,000 each from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana — will participate in the event with PM Narendra Modi. More More...
Thousands thronged at Puri to attend Lord Shri Jagannath’s Snan Yatra
Thousands of devotees from different parts of the country today gathered here to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannath’s ceremonial bathing rituals, held on an open pandal, within the premises of the 12th century More...