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1938 clip of BKS Iyengar is being shared as ‘rare’ video of PM Modi doing yoga

An 8-minute-long footage of man performing yoga is being widely shared as a 'rare video' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his younger days.

Turmeric milk, kadha, yoga — AYUSH ministry’s protocol for mild, asymptomatic Covid cases

The govt advocated use of ashwagandha, guduchi, pippali, Ayush 64 tablets and yoga to prevent Covid, treat mild symptoms and for post-Covid self-care.

No physical contact between trainers & members, 6-ft distance — how govt plans to reopen gyms

The health ministry has released guidelines for reopening of gyms and yoga institutes outside containment zones from Wednesday.

Think you can prove yoga, meditation ward off Covid-19? Modi govt has an offer for you

The central govt is seeking research by experts on how yoga & meditation can boost immunity, improve the respiratory system and alleviate depression and anxiety. 

Govt prescribes ‘Yoga with Modi’ for foreign envoys battling stress of Covid-19 lockdown

The MEA has shared a YouTube channel link with all diplomatic and UN missions, saying it will promote good health and help reduce stress.

For India’s revolutionaries in freedom struggle, gyms & akharas were a cover for politics

The Jugantar movement started by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh used the guise of a fitness club to take in young teenagers and turn them into revolutionaries.

Not just by modern-day yoga fans, Patanjali was misunderstood even in history

In his new book, Alistair Shearer traces the origins of Maharishi Patanjali's 'Yoga Sutra' and writes why modern postural yoga is missing the big point.

How Modi govt is helping scientists decode health benefits of yoga and meditation

Govt says it isn't trying to promote yoga or meditation but only encourage scientists to 'demystify these ancient practices'.

PM’s discussions on yoga as an economy reels

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AYUSH ministry wants to make yoga asanas a sport, perhaps even an Olympic event

The ministry is working on a proposal to give yoga asanas the status of a sport to promote it among India's youth.

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.