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President Kovind to perform yoga asanas with Suriname counterpart
President Ram Nath Kovind will perform yoga asanas along with his Suriname counterpart Desire Delano Bouterse here today to observe the International Day of Yoga in this Latin American country. This will be the first time that heads of two countries will together participate in the International Day of Yoga "I look forward to participating in the Yoga Day celebrations with President Bouterse in Paramaribo, Suriname. This is the first time two heads of state will be celebrating International Yoga Day together," President Kovind tweeted today. Extending his greetings on the occasion, the president said, "On International Yoga Day greetings to all those practising yoga across the globe. Yoga is an ancient Indian tradition, but it doesn't belong to India alone. It is part of humanity's intangible heritage. I invite you to explore and celebrate yoga wherever you are." The United Nations General Assembly in December 2014 had declared that June 21 would be observed as International Day of ..
'Yoga is India's gift to world'
Terming yoga as the "unifying force of the world", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led thousands of yoga enthusiasts in performing asanas in Uttarakhand's Dehradun.Marking the fourth International Yoga Day, the Prime Minister said yoga has become one of the biggest mass movements in the quest for good health and well-being.Along with the Prime Minister, around 50000 yoga enthusiasts kick started India's International Yoga Day celebrations at Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute today.Number of yoga related events were also organised across the world to mark the event.The purpose of International Yoga Day is to promote yoga and an endeavor towards making it a part of everyone's daily routine.The first International Day of Yoga was observed all over the world on June 21, 2015, where more than 30,000 people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, performed yoga asanas (postures) at Rajpath in New Delhi.The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime ...
Yoga powerful unifying force in strife-torn world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus here, saying the ancient Indian discipline has emerged as the most powerful unifying force in a strife-torn world. Addressing the large gathering in the backdrop of the iconic British-era building of FRI, Modi said yoga has shown the world the way from "illness to wellness" and enriching lives across the globe. He said in fact the Yoga Day has become the biggest mass movement across the globe in the quest for good health and wellbeing, which is crucial to the creation of a peaceful world. "Dehradun to Dublin, Shanghai to Chicago, Jakarta to Johannesburg, Himalayan highlands or sunburnt deserts, Yoga is enriching millions of lives all over the world. "Yoga fosters amity in societies which can form the basis of national unity," the prime minister said. He said the proposal for the Yoga Day at the UN was accepted in record time with a majority of nations supporting ...
4th International Yoga Day: Differently-abled prove it's worth it
A group of differently-abled people in Mumbai have defied societal norms by performing yoga on the eve of 4th edition of International Yoga Day.Speaking to ANI, Nilotpal Mrinal said, "I represent a forum called national forum for differently abled. We as differently abled people have always tried to be a part of the society. On the eve of International Yoga Day, we have come forward to show the world that we are also fit as they are."The group has also challenged President Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to post their yoga videos, marking the day."Recently our sports minister had given a fitness challenge and now I want the president, prime minister and sports Minister to accept our challenge and show us how they will do yoga on International Yoga day," Mrinal added.The challenge 'HumFitTohIndiaFit' went viral on social media last month after Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore posted a video message
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PM Modi reaches Dehradun for Yoga Day celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dehradun on the eve of International Yoga Day celebrations here.Prime Minister Modi will join will join thousands of volunteers in performing Yoga asanas at the Forest Research Institute here on Thursday.A series of Yoga related events are being organised across the world to mark the occasion.The Prime Minister had earlier participated in Yoga celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi in 2015, the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh in 2016, and the Ramabai Ambedkar Sabha Sthal in Lucknow in 2017.The Prime Minister has often regarded Yoga as one of the most precious gifts to humankind given by the ancient sages."Yoga is not just a set of exercises that keep the body fit. It is a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness. Nor is Yoga only what you practice in the morning. Doing your day-to-day activities with diligence and complete awareness is a form of Yoga as well," the Prime Minister said.In the run-up to International Yoga Day, the ...
Taj group acquires Lutyen's Delhi hotel in NDMC auction
The Connaught, a premium hotel in Lutyen's Delhi, was successfully acquired by Tata's Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) in an e-auction conducted by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) today. "The successful bidder is the Taj group which will pay 31.80 per cent of the Gross Turn Over (GOT) or Rs 5.868 crore per annum, whichever is higher. This current auction has yielded more than the double revenue that the NDMC was getting from this hotel," a senior NDMC official said. The licensing rights have been granted for a period of 33 years. The property at 37, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg has about 85 rooms, 3 banquet halls and one swimming pool and is situated adjacent to the Connaught Place. "The licence fee out of this public property will help in boosting the revenue and financial potential of the NDMC which will help in financing the public projects," the official added. "We are extremely delighted to win the bid for The Connaught, New Delhi. The hotel is located strategically in ...
All set for Yoga Day, PM to lead enthusiasts in Dehradun
The country is all geared up to roll out yoga mats tomorrow to mark the fourth International Day of Yoga (IDY), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to lead 55,000 enthusiasts in performing asanas in Dehradun. Yoga sessions will be held across the world to mark the day, picked by the United Nations to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has spread across the globe. Indian missions abroad are also coordinating activities, officials said, to mark the UN day for which the country had lobbied hard. Five thousand yoga events will be held in India, an AYUSH ministry official said. Eight events are planned in New Delhi alone with the main one at Rajpath, where Modi showcased a series of asanas on the first Yoga Day in 2015. The biggest show in the country this time will be on the lawns of the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in the lap of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun. Yoga is not just a set of exercises that keeps the body fit. It is a passport to health ...
Rishikesh is 2, Goa 7 on TripAdvisor's top 10 wellness list
Rishikesh in Uttrakhand and Goa have featured among the TripAdvisor's top 10 top wellness travel destinations around the globe. Rishikesh, the holy city in the middle of the Himalayas with a deep cultural and spiritual significance, has been ranked number two in the top 10 list, while Goa's sandy coast has secured number seven position, according to TripAdvisor's 'Ten Zen Escapes'. The list is based on wellness destinations seeing the greatest amount of related search terms on TripAdvisor, such as wellness, spiritual or yoga retreat. Wellness tourism is a growing trend where travellers are seeking health and spiritual wellness on their trips. The trend continues, with 25 per cent of travellers saying they plan to take a wellness trip in the next 12 months, according to a recent poll of TripAdvisor's global Facebook community. Bali in Indonesia, has topped the list while Sedona, an oasis located in the middle of the Arizona desert, US, is at number three. Hepburn Springs .
Present-age guides to yog and its health benefits (June 21 is World Yoga Day)
Is yoga just about being twisted into different positions like a pretzel or sitting cross-legged on a mat with closed eyes?
JD-U differs with BJP over Yoga Day
Unlike its ally the BJP, the ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) is not enthusiastic about the International Yoga Day on Thursday.
PM to lead Yoga Day event in Dehradun tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join thousands of volunteers performing yoga asanas in Uttarakhand's Dehradun to mark the 4th International Yoga Day tomorrow. The event will be held in the picturesque lawns of the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in the lap of the Himalayas. A series of yoga related events are also being organised across the world to mark the occasion. Greeting yoga enthusiasts across the world on the occasion, the prime minister said that this exercise is one of the most precious gifts given by the ancient Indian sages to humankind. Yoga is not just a set of exercises that keeps the body fit. It is a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness. Nor is Yoga only what you practice in the morning. Doing your day-to-day activities with diligence and complete awareness is a form of Yoga as well, a statement quoting Modi said. In a world of excess, yoga promises restraint and balance. In a world suffering from mental stress, it promises calm. In a ...
Magisterial inquiry ordered into hotel fires, 2 arrested
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered and two persons arrested by Lucknow Police today in connection with the fire incident at two hotels here which claimed five lives. Lucknow district administration officials also said that four hotels including the two hotels, which had caught fire, have been sealed. City magistrate Vivek Srivastava said: "Four hotels including the two hotels, which had caught fire yesterday have been sealed in a drive undertaken today. The erring hotels were unable to present NOC (no objection certificate) pertaining to fire safety and other documents such as registration papers." A major fire broke out at the two hotels in the busy area of the city yesterday morning, killing five people and critically injuring four. The fire broke out at a hotel in the Charbagh area near the railway station here at a around 6 AM and spread to an adjacent hotel. "We have arrested two persons. One of them was a manager in a hotel, while the other was a security guard on duty when
Traditional yoga vs 'fun' yoga: Make your pick
Traditionally, yoga as a form of exercise involves physical and spiritual disciplines to promote wellness. With quiet ambience, clean air and perhaps some meditative chants, yoga is practised almost like a ritual. However, in the four years since June 21 began to be celebrated as the International Day of Yoga, the form of exercise has been reinterpreted time and again to make the erstwhile meditative experience more contemoprary and "fun". Alternative forms of yoga -- beer yoga, dog yoga or 'Doga', artistic yoga, aerial yoga, goat yoga and acroyoga among others have caught on since 2015. Kavita Das Vasak, who owns Delhi-based 'The Yoga Chakra', says people's curiosity has contributed significantly to the growing popularity of aerial yoga. "Aerial Yoga adds a fun aspect to yoga. People are apprehensive because it is different but they are also curious," she said. Aerial yoga involves defying gravity and practising the postures in air with supporting equipments. "It is more challenging .
Myntra unveils its first wearable device at Rs 4,199
Fashion e-tailer Myntra on Wednesday launched its "Blink Go" first smart wearable device at Rs 4,199.
PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day in Dehradun
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the fourth International Yoga Day Celebrations in Dehradun tomorrow.Prime Minister Modi will join thousands of volunteers, performing Yoga asanas in the lawns of Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, located in the lap of the Himalayas.Meanwhile, preparations are underway at the Forest Research Institute for tomorrow's celebration.A series of Yoga related events are being organised across the world to mark the occasion.The Prime Minister had earlier participated in Yoga celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi in 2015, the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh in 2016, and the Ramabai Ambedkar Sabha Sthal in Lucknow in 2017.Greeting Yoga enthusiasts across the world on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Yoga is one of the most precious gifts given by the ancient Indian sages to humankind."Yoga is not just a set of exercises that keeps the body fit. It is a passport to health assurance, a key to fitness and wellness. Nor is Yoga only what you practice .
KVIC adopts Delhi village for cleanliness drive
Khadi and Village Industries Commission today said it has adopted Jagatpur village in Delhi for its Swachhata Abhiyaan or cleanliness drive. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the MSME Ministry, began the exercise with a plantation drive and ended it with a cleanliness drive along the bank of the Yamuna river. Speaking to villagers, KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena said he was enthused with their response. He claimed that with such enthusiastic participation of the public, Jagatpur is destined to be one of the most beautiful villages in Delhi and NCR. "KVIC is also installing 20 park benches on the bank of Yamuna river. Under KVIC's Swachhata Mission, the next cleanliness drive will be in Mumbai's Juhu beach," an official statement said.
Fire at hotels: Two arrested, magisterial inquiry ordered
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered and two persons arrested by Lucknow Police today in connection with the fire incident at two hotels here which claimed five lives. A major fire broke out at two hotels in the busy area of the city yesterday morning, killing five people and critically injuring four. The fire broke out at a hotel in the Charbagh area near the railway station here at around 6 AM and spread to an adjacent hotel. "We have arrested two persons -- Pankaj and Rajkumar. One of them was a manager in a hotel, while the other was a security guard on duty when the accident took place. Yesterday in the FIR, the owners, managers and guards on duty of both hotels were named," Superintendent of Police (Lucknow West) Vikas Chand Tripathi told PTI. Pankaj was the supervisor on duty at Hotel Virat, while Rajkumar was the guard on duty at SSJ International at the time of the incident, police said. An official of Lucknow district administration said, "The deceased have been ...
PM to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Uttarakhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead fourth International Yoga Day celebrations here in Uttarakhand on Thursday in the presence of thousands of volunteers performing yoga "asanas".
Chitrangada, Aditi share same love in Mumbai
There is one thing that is similar about Bollywood actresses Chitrangada Singh and Aditi Rao Hydari -- their love for Bandra in Mumbai.