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Shripad Naik Inaugurates International Conference on Yoga at Mysuru

On 15 Nov, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Defence, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated two days International Conference on Yoga at Mysuru, Karnataka. The...

November 15, 2019

2019 edition of International Yoga Day (IYD)

The fifth edition of International Yoga day (IYD-2019) is celebrated across the country and abroad on 21st June with theme ‘Yoga for Climate Action’. The aim of the...

June 22, 2019

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting institutes Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has instituted the first Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) for 2019 to mark the contribution of media in spreading the...

June 8, 2019

Biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna titled ‘Building a Legacy’ is authored V Pattabhi Ram

The biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna titled ‘Building a Legacy’ is authored by city-based Chartered Accountant V Pattabhi Ram. It was recently released by Vice President M Venkaiah...

October 13, 2018

2018 International Yoga Day (IYD)

The International Yoga Day (IYD) is celebrated every year on June 21 to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical,...

June 22, 2018

Yoga Institute in Mumbai selected as recipient of 2018 Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of yoga

Vishwas Mandalik (from Nasik) and The Yoga Institute (in Mumbai) have been selected as recipients of the Prime Minister’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion and development of...

June 21, 2018

Kota sets a Guinness World Record (GWR) for largest number of people performing yoga at one place at same time on 2018 International Yoga Day (IYD)

In the 4th edition of International Yoga Day (IYD-2018), the Guinness World Record (GWR) for largest number of people performing yoga at one place at the same time...

June 21, 2018

Central Government launches #YogaFor9to5 Contest to generate awareness regarding benefits of Yoga at workplace for women

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched ‘#YogaFor9to5’, a contest focused on generating awareness regarding benefits of Yoga at Workplace for Women. The contest invites...

June 12, 2018

Dehradun to host main event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations (IDY-2018)

The main event of 4th International Yoga Day celebrations (IDY-2018) will be held on 21st June 2018 at Dehradun in Uttrakhand. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and...

May 29, 2018

Prabhakiran Jain writes book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees ‘Paramveer Parwane’

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, has released a book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees – ‘Paramveer Parwane’ on 20 March 2018. The book illustrates the bravery...

March 22, 2018

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