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Topic: Yoga

India’s oldest yoga teacher was V. Nanammal, 99 year-old YouTube celebrity

The 'yoga grandma' taught a million students over 45 years, attempted the Guinness world record, and practised the art till her last days.

Yoga Guru, social media influencer, cultural activist — Pukhraj Beniwal dons many hats

Popularly known as Yogi Pukhraj, Beniwal is helping familiarise the new generation with the old traditions and culture of Rajasthan, especially those of the Marwar region.

AYUSH ministry launches ‘Yoga-Break’ app for professionals to de-stress at workplace

Union Minister of AYUSH Sarbanand Sonowal while launching the mobile application said it has been developed to give solace to employees experiencing physical issues due to their jobs.

Ayush Ministry develops 5-minute yoga app ‘Y-Break’ for professionals to de-stress, refocus

The five-minute protocol encompassing asanas, pranayama and dhyana will be available through an app, which will be launched by Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Wednesday.

Only 7% Indians do yoga daily, 62% Hindus don’t practise it all, Pew survey says

According to a survey by Pew Research Center, Jains and Sikhs are more likely to practise yoga than those from other religious groups, including Hindus.

Yoga originated in Nepal, India wasn’t even born as independent country at that time: PM Oli

On International Yoga Day, Nepali PM K P Sharma Oli said yoga originated in Uttarakhand and asserted at that time the place was not in present-day India.

Awareness on yoga created by Modi govt helped many countries fight Covid: AYUSH Minister Naik

Speaking at the launch of a campaign to distribute 'AYUSH 64' medicine, Shripad Naik hailed PM Modi as a visionary leader for spreading knowledge of the ancient practice.

Alabama votes to end yoga ban in schools, but learning ‘namaste’ still forbidden

Alabama House of Representatives approves bill that allows primary and secondary schools to decide if they want to teach yoga, but yoga poses must have English names.

RSS to work with Patanjali, Art of Living to bring about ‘social transformation’

RSS functionaries said people came closer to nature as they tried to improve their way of life during the pandemic, and the campaign aims to take this further.

How regular yoga practice led to peace of mind, less anxiety during lockdown — IIT Delhi study

According to the study, long-term yoga practitioners reported higher personal control and lower illness concern about Covid-19, when compared to mid-term or beginner levels.

On Camera

Rudra, Bhairav commandos, Shaktiman to drone platoons—how Army is transforming for future wars

More than fearsome names given to the new transformed Indian Army, it is advanced technology and superior training that will instil fear in the enemy.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Wang Yi to visit India this month, Modi to travel to China, Putin comes in later this year

PM could visit Japan on 30 August before heading to China. Sources say, bilaterals being planned with Xi and Putin on SCO sidelines in China.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.