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June 16, 2025 8:21 AM

International Yoga Day set to rekindle the true spirit of yoga in New York

In a world increasingly obsessed with external forms of wellness, a profound initiative is set to remind us of yoga’s inner essence in the US, as cities globally prepare to celebrate the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21. ‘The Spirit of Yoga’, a special International Day of Yoga celebration, is being co-hosted by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization at the serene Global Harmony House in Great Neck on Long Island on June 22, the organisers said in a statement on Sunday....

June 4, 2025 10:00 AM

India’s cultural renaissance: A journey of heritage, unity and global influence

India’s cultural renaissance over the last eleven years has been guided by a vision that seeks to uphold the nation's deep-rooted heritage while embracing the modern world. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, this revival has blended spirituality, infrastructure, and inclusivity—bringing India’s timeless traditions into global focus. Culture has become a key pillar of national identity and international diplomacy. From restoring temples to reclaiming artefacts, from celebrat...

May 25, 2025 1:37 PM

PM Modi lauds Andhra’s ‘YogAndhraAbhiyan’, encourages people to practice yoga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Andhra Pradesh government's 'YogAndhraAbhiyan' initiative to promote yoga culture in the state. He also shared that he will participate in the International Yoga Day program in Visakhapatnam on June 21. Speaking during the 122nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "The government of Andhra Pradesh has launched #YogAndhraAbhiyan. Its objective is to cultivate a strong yoga culture throughout the state. Under this campaign, a pool of 10 lakh pe...

November 9, 2024 6:21 PM

Ancient Vedic knowledge meets modern science at Kathmandu conference

The second Vedic and Modern Science Conference, held at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu Valley, has attracted thousands of Nepali attendees, merging the wisdom of ancient Vedic knowledge with the discoveries of modern science. The three-day conference, which began on November 7, brings together over 70 experts and representatives from various countries, fostering a unique dialogue on the alignment between spiritual practices and scientific understanding. At the heart of the conference, speakers e...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

I&B Ministry announces 3rd edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the 3rd Edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) for 2024, aimed at recognizing the media's role in promoting and disseminating information about Yoga in India and abroad. The ministry has extended the deadline for entries to July 15, 2024, giving more time to all media houses to participate in this prestigious award. The AYDMS 2024 will honor excellence in Yoga coverage across three main categories: Print, Te...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

Celebration of the 10th International Day of Yoga in Nepal

In 2014, the United Nations designated 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on the basis of a draft resolution moved by the Government of India and endorsed by a record 175 member states. In his message addressed to world leaders including Prime Minister of Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined that “In the decade gone by, what began as a Resolution by the UN General Assembly, has grown into a global movement promoting health and well-being. Yoga is today embraced by all cult...

June 21, 2024 3:19 PM

Indian Embassy in Kuwait pays tribute to fire tragedy victims during Yoga Day event

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait observed a few minutes of silence on Friday in memory of the lives lost in the tragic fire incident in Mangaf, where 45 Indians perished. The Indian workers were among the 49 people killed on June 12 after a fire broke out in a building housing foreign workers. Among the deceased, 23 workers were from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West...

June 21, 2024 10:09 PM

Dubai Celebrates International Day of Yoga with Art of Living Foundation

Dubai residents embraced wellness as over 225 people participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations hosted by Dusit Thani Dubai and organized by the Art of Living Foundation. The event followed the Common Yoga Protocol, a standardised set of postures led by Shri Gaurav Verma. The event, part of global celebrations marking the 10th International Day of Yoga, highlighted the growing popularity of yoga in the UAE and its diverse, health-conscious community. Ms. Shubham, a long-time A...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

International Day of Yoga: “World seeing new Yoga economy going forward”, says PM Modi in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga and said the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward for the last 10 years. PM Modi performed Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on J-K, on International Day of Yoga on Friday. While addressing an event in Srinagar, the Prime Minister said that India's proposal regarding t...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

International Yoga Day: Indian Army personnel perform Yoga in icy heights on International

Indian Army personnel performed Yoga in icy heights on the northern frontier on the 10th International Yoga Day on Friday. The Army troops also performed Yoga in Eastern Ladakh. Personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police performed Yoga at Muguthang Sub Sector in Sikkim at an altitude of more than 15,000 feet, on the occasion of 10th International Yoga Day. The ITBP has been promoting Yoga at different high-altitude Himalayan ranges on India-China borders including Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, L...