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June 21, International Day of Yoga

Tue, Jun 21, 2016
CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile...

From Beijing to US, the world twists and bends on Yoga Day

People across the world woke up to an early-morning call to celebrate the...

Yoga Day: Look who's leading by example

Some of the big names who decided to roll out the yoga mat

Yoga is not a religious activity, embrace it: PM Modi

Calling on the world to embrace Yoga as a discipline in everyday life, Prime...

PIX: Smriti, Rajnath, Naqvi roll out the yoga mat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second...

Security beefed up ahead of yoga day celebrations in Delhi

Security was on Monday stepped up in and around Connaught Place and six...

Mon, Jun 20, 2016
Quiz: Can you identify these yoga poses?

Know the difference between Padmasana and Bhujangasana?

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

The image of a yoga posture was projected onto the United Nations...

Uttam's Take: Yoga visas and Masood Azhar

Uttam Ghosh on how the government's move to give 'yoga visas' may backfire.

PHOTOS: India warms up for Yoga Day

Here are glimpses of people practising yoga across the country.

Sun, Jun 19, 2016
Yoga irrelevant without country-wide liquor ban: Nitish

"Yoga is a natural treatment process but liquor addicts cannot perform it....

PHOTOS: World rolls out its mats for Yoga Day

Modi said the support and participation of the people last year and once...

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

While Modi will be performing yoga along with thousands of people at the...

150 'divyangs' to participate in Yoga Day celebrations in Chandigarh

Manisha Verma, a yoga therapist at GRIID, says the participants are looking...

Sat, Jun 18, 2016
PM Modi puts Cabinet colleagues on Yoga Day duty

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released a list of 50 ministers with their...

Fri, Jun 17, 2016
On June 21, Modi will do yoga in Chandigarh

The main event, which is being held at Capitol Complex, is likely to be...

Sat, Jun 11, 2016
30,000 paramilitary jawans to take part in Yoga Day events

A high-level meeting of the Committee of Secretaries decided that the...

Fri, Jun 10, 2016
Yoga or gym: What's best for your body?

Both these methods are loaded with equal benefits, which might make it tough...

'Mandela practised Yoga to deal with prison brutalities'

One of the last surviving freedom fighters from that era, Isu Laloo Chiba,...

Wed, Jun 8, 2016
No 'Suryanamaskar' this Yoga Day, 'Om' not compulsory

There has been a controversy over this asana, with Muslim groups saying...

Wed, May 25, 2016
'No compulsion of saying Om during Yoga Day'

Ayush Minister Shripad Naik on Wednesday said there was "no compulsion" to...

Thu, May 19, 2016
'Chanting Om on Yoga Day not mandatory'

Naidu said it is just a sort of exercise or discipline which unifies the...

Tue, May 17, 2016
Opposition sees red over chanting of 'Om' on Yoga Day

While Congress criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for...

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

The Centre has proposed the chanting of 'Om' and the recital of some Vedic...

#TuesdayTrivia: Which actress was initially approached for Jackie Chan's Kung Fu Yoga?

In a special series #Tuesday Trivia, we have an interesting trivia question...

Thu, Apr 7, 2016
Will Kung Fu Yoga be a hit?

We look back at international movies shot in India.

Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Yoga can cure cancer, says Union minister

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar also said that diseases like AIDS can...

Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Journalist Pushp Sharma of Milli Gazette, where the story was published, was...

Wed, Jan 27, 2016
Hot Yoga guru in 'hot soup'!

'Minakshi Jafa Bodden is the first person to have ever taken Bikram...

Sat, Dec 19, 2015
Yoga with PM: Police bosses join Modi in Yoga session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday...

Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India...

Thu, Dec 3, 2015
Amyra Dastur bags Jackie Chan-starrer Kung Fu Yoga

Latest updates from Bollywood.

Fri, Oct 9, 2015
No copyright protection over Yoga poses: US court

Indian-American yoga guru Bikram Choudhury is not entitled to copyright...

Wed, Sep 2, 2015
Yoga's promotion as sport not on communal lines: Government

The government insisted that recognition of Yoga as a competitive sport was...

Tue, Sep 1, 2015
Sports Ministry recognizes 'Yoga' as a sports discipline

The Sports Ministry decided to recognize 'Yoga' as a sports discipline and...

Thu, Jul 16, 2015
After Yoga Day tweet row, Ram Madhav calls on Vice President Ansari

Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary Ram Madhav, who had criticised Vice...

Sat, Jul 11, 2015
Modi in Turkmenistan: 'I give you 100 on 100 marks for yoga demonstration'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who inaugurated a traditional medicine and yoga...

Wed, Jul 8, 2015
Reason I haven't tried Yoga is because it looks difficult: Putin

Putin, 62, who holds an 8th dan black belt in Karate, said, "I do not know...

Thu, Jul 2, 2015
'We spent 25, 30 crores on Yoga Day'

'Nobody is making yoga compulsory. If you don't want to do it, it is okay....

Tue, Jun 30, 2015
Russian city bans Yoga to stifle spread of religious cults

At the centre of the crackdown are two studios holding classes for Hatha...

Mon, Jun 29, 2015
Yoga made compulsory for 10-lakh strong paramilitary forces

Daily yoga has now been made compulsory for the 10 lakh-strong central...

Wed, Jun 24, 2015
How yoga came to the UN

It was almost 10 years ago that the idea of a Yoga Day was mooted by some...

PHOTOS: UK parliament transforms into House of Yoga

British lawmakers led by prominent Indian-origin entrepreneur Karan...

Tue, Jun 23, 2015
'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her...

How the government created Yoga Day euphoria

After the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day in...

Should yoga be made into a commodity? Sena says why not

Shiv Sena said 'commodifying' yoga will not harm the ancient practice,...

These students from a UP village did yoga for the first time on Sunday

On International Yoga Day, South Delhi-based yoga teacher Saudamini Chandra...

How the BJP did the shoot-yourself-in-the-foot asana on yoga day

The fracas over the vice-president's absence and alleging Rajya Sabha TV's...

Mon, Jun 22, 2015
Now, yoga made compulsory subject in govt-run schools

A competition on yoga would be organised next year where the best performing...

Taking a stand on yoga

Two fitness experts weigh in on what works for them in the ancient Indian...

PHOTOS: When New York's Time Square turned into yoga square

Some 30,000 enthusiastic people performed the ancient spiritual practice,...

Did IIT-Roorkee make yoga compulsory?

Though all students were asked to participate in the camp, it was not...

PHOTOS: Olympic champ Mary Kom celebrates International Yoga Day

Among the hoards of Yoga enthusiasts who marked International Yoga Day on...

Adorable India Rhodes marks Yoga Day, or so it seems!

The former South African cricketer posted a picture of his adorable daughter...

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Shilpa Shetty celebrate Yoga Day

Several Bollywood stars took part in various yoga sessions across India.

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Shripad Naik said Madhav has withdrawn his statement and added it may have...

BOO BJP leader Ram Madhav for targeting VP over yoga day

On Sunday, Ram Madhav posted a tweet trying to shame Ansari for not...

May start doing yoga again, says Jaitley at San Francisco event

Joining thousands at San Francisco's Marina Green Park, the finance minister...

Why Vishal Sikka missed Yoga Day

Says process to bring focus at Infy on

Sun, Jun 21, 2015
#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace,...

Yoga Day sets 2 Guinness records; 35K; 84 nationalities participate

India on Sunday set two new Guinness World Records for Yoga with 35,985...

'Yoga is not secular,' says Togadia

Amidst opposition in some quarters to observing International Yoga Day,...

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

As the world on Sunday celebrated the inaugural International Day of Yoga,...

On Yoga Day, India eyes world record

Terming the participation of thousands of people during the first...

Yoga to be included in curriculum: Siddaramaiah

Batting for yoga, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the...

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying"...

PHOTOS: Mantris keep calm and do yoga

Rediff.com brings you the government's Yoga Day photo album.

Go yoga! Post your pictures here

Go yoga! Post your pictures here.

PHOTOS: Top 12 'asanas' that Modi practised on Yoga Day

Rediff.com takes you through to NaMo's yoga class.

Yoga day is a good beginning, but only a beginning

India needs to build its Grand Narrative, and its cultural power, which...

From Siachen to South China Sea: Some really inspiring yoga

Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces...

PHOTOS: On Yoga Day, PM shows how it's done

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the early morning session on the first...

Sat, Jun 20, 2015
Stage set for International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday

The stage is set for International Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow as India...

Yoga for modern lifestyles

From a fitness instructor to a top international fashion model and a...

Sushma Swaraj leaves for New York for Yoga Day event at UN

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday left for New York where...

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of...

No need for poor to practice yoga: Lalu

Lalu claimed that he also did not need to practice yoga.

Fri, Jun 19, 2015
5,000 armed cops to be deployed at Rajpath on yoga day

The area is being screened with the help of sniper dogs and bomb disposal...

Delhi Metro to start early for Yoga Day

Special ticketing units at Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk.

'Those who boycott yoga day are playing dirty politics'

Ahead of the event, Shripad Naik, the Union minister of state (independent...

The 15-minute easy yoga routine

Radhika Vachani, Founder of Yogacara Healing Arts takes you through it.

Is yoga a 'Hindu' practice?

In an age of patents and intellectual property rights, it would be improper...

Thu, Jun 18, 2015
From Sunday, practise yoga mid-air!

The state-run carrier Air India will on June 21 show a film on yoga across...

When Pandit Nehru stood on his head

Here's a rare image of the former PM Jawaharlal Nehru practising the shirasana.

This time boxer Mary Kom gets in the ring for Yoga event

Indian Olympic medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be the chief guest for the...

'Yoga integral part of Aligarh Muslim University culture'

Aligarh Muslim University Vice-Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah on Thursday said...

PIX: Meet India's 10 most renowned yoga gurus

Yoga has been an intrinsic part of Indian ethos for over 5,000 years. While...

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

Let's take a look at how the world is gearing up for this mega event:

Mizoram churches ask Christians not to take part on Yoga Day

Majority of the population in Mizoram is Christian.

DD ready for 'mega event' with 23 hi-end cameras on Yoga Day

National broadcaster Doordarshan has made elaborate arrangements for the...

Wed, Jun 17, 2015
Now, a book to show yoga and namaaz are the same

Titled 'Yoga and Islam', the booklet is compiled by the Muslim Rashtriya...

'Yoga is for lazy people,' says Karnataka minister

In remarks that are out of sync with his own government's position,...

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Armed forces prepare for Yoga Day

Not to be left behind, the armed forces have planned yoga sessions on board...

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Job creation was mentioned 13 times in the BJP's 2014 election manifesto,...

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special...

Gujarat to celebrate World Yoga Day at over 29,000 locations

The Gujarat government on Tuesday said the upcoming 'World Yoga Day' on June...

Tue, Jun 16, 2015
BJP fires return salvo at Nitish on yoga

The BJP slammed the Bihar CM for not organising an official function to...

Why yoga gives Ban Ki-moon a simple sense of satisfaction

Emphasising that yoga does not discriminate, UN Secretary General Ban...

Sun, Jun 14, 2015
War of words: Now, Yogi Adityanath advises Azam Khan to do yoga

I feel that if he does surya namaskar, not only his physical but mental...

Doordarshan's big plans for Yoga Day event

Doordarshan would be deploying more than 20 hi-definition cameras for the...

Thu, Jun 11, 2015
Catholic body unhappy over decision to organise Yoga day on a Sun

Catholic Bishops Conference of India, apex body of the Catholic priests in...

At Yoga Day event, Muslims can take name of Allah instead of shlokas

Take the name of Allah instead of reciting 'shlokas'" during the event, said...

The men behind International Day of Yoga

Archis Mohan tells us how the event came to be celebrated on June 21

Wed, Jun 10, 2015
How to do yoga... according to celebs

Take notes kids!

Modi camouflaging failures with nautanki mass yoga: Digvijaya

However, he said that while he recommended Yoga for good health, he failed...

Tue, Jun 9, 2015
Opposition criticises Khadse's claim that Namaz is Yoga

Maharashtra's Minorities Affairs Minister Eknath Khadse courted controversy...

Sadhus threaten stir if surya namaskar dropped from Yoga Day

Sadhus and seers of Haridwar on Tuesday threatened to launch a countrywide...

Participation in Yoga Day celebrations voluntary: Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that...

Dear Modi fans, PM will NOT be performing yoga on Rajpath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not perform yoga at the mega event on...

No visa for Indian instructor, but yoga event in Pak still on

With Pakistan rejecting visa to an Indian yoga instructor, India will now...

Vadra decries 'intimidation' attempts over yoga

The Congress president's son-in-law decried "intimidation" attempts by BJP...

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Amidst objections by certain minority groups to doing Yoga, Union Home...

VOTE: Was it right to drop Surya Namaskar from Yoga Day drill?

Do you agree with the minorities' viewpoint that that the government is...

Yoga Day celebrations at UN to be broadcast at Times Square

The UN will commemorate the inaugural International Yoga Day on June 21 with...

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch...

Sun, Jun 7, 2015
Muslim board to campaign against making Yoga compulsory in schools

All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday decided to launch a nationwide...

Thu, Jun 4, 2015
Maharashtra govt to start yoga and meditation in prisons

To mark International Day of Yoga, Maharashtra government has decided to...

PM Modi tweets different 'asanas' in the run up to Yoga Day

Prime Minister Modi is tweeting information about different exercises...

PM Modi likely to join 40,000 people on Yoga Day event

With close to 40,000 people expected to take part in the 'International Yoga...

Sat, May 16, 2015
China wants yoga-like global status for Tai Chi

Chinese Premier Li wants to get UN recognition for Tai Chi.

Tue, May 12, 2015
Yoga Day to be celebrated at historic National Mall in Washington

The event from 8:30 to 11 am on June 21 would feature an exclusive video...

Sun, May 3, 2015
Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress

Wed, Apr 29, 2015
June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June...

Wed, Apr 22, 2015
Yoga to be taught during first period in Haryana schools

Yoga would be taught in schools during the first period to align students...

Wed, Apr 15, 2015
Twinkle Khanna bonds over yoga with baby Nitara

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

Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Modi launches International Day of Yoga website

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a portal for the...

Tue, Apr 7, 2015
I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

An Indian-American yoga guru, who has been accused of rape and sexual...

Sat, Apr 4, 2015
School yoga does not violate religious freedom: US court

A United States court has ruled that Yoga classes in an elementary school do...