Galaxy of stars led by Richard Gere join PM Modi on Yoga Day
1 year, 6 months ago

Galaxy of stars led by Richard Gere join PM Modi on Yoga Day

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning wished the countrymen on the occasion of the 9th International Yoga Day, and said the coming together of more than 180 countries on India's call is 'historic'. When the proposal for Yoga Day came to the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, it was supported by a record number of countries," PM Modi said in a video message on Wednesday morning. He has written two books, “Yoga: the Poetry of the Body” and “Moving Toward Balance: 8 Weeks of Yoga with Rodney Yee” Ms. Deidra Demens She runs a popular Yoga studio in New York City. Mr. Travis Mills Travis Mills is a war veteran who lost all four limbs in Afghanistan; He promotes yoga, meditation, and wellness to overcome adversity Mr. Jeffrey D Long Professor of religion and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Ms. Seema Mody She is currently global markets reporter for CNBC with focus on foreign policy and Wall Street.

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How PM Modi Made Yoga India’s Source of Pride, At Home and Abroad
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How PM Modi Made Yoga India’s Source of Pride, At Home and Abroad

News 18  

Since its inception on June 21, 2015, International Yoga Day has grown in popularity and acceptance worldwide. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been a relentless yoga advocate, leading Yoga Day celebrations from different locations each year, and promoting its benefits at every opportunity. For them, adopting yoga timely offers significant wellness benefits, and PM Modi’s enthusiastic promotion has …

Watch: How PM Modi performs asanas on International Yoga Day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: How PM Modi performs asanas on International Yoga Day

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday. PM Modi takes part in 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations "I have had the privilege of coming to Kashmir, the land of yoga and meditation, on International Yoga Day. Follow- International Yoga Day Live New …

International Yoga Day: How PM Modi celebrated in last 9 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

International Yoga Day: How PM Modi celebrated in last 9 years

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga with different themes since its inception on June 21, 2015, which have been followed globally. Capitol Complex, Chandigarh : The second International Yoga Day celebrations were led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Capitol Complex in Chandigarh. Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, Lucknow : The third International …

PM Modi meets Egypt's top ministers; discusses deepening trade ties, strengthening strategic partnership
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi meets Egypt's top ministers; discusses deepening trade ties, strengthening strategic partnership

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Shawky Ibrahim Abdel-Karim Allam, and discussed issues related to promoting social harmony and countering extremism and radicalisation. On a two-day state visit to Egypt, the Prime Minister apprised the Grand Mufti that India would set up a Centre of Excellence in IT at the Dar-al-Ifta- an Egyptian advisory …

PM Modi shares memorable highlights from Yoga Day program at UN HQ in New York | WATCH
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi shares memorable highlights from Yoga Day program at UN HQ in New York | WATCH

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared “memorable” highlights from the 9th International Day of Yoga program at United Nations headquarters in New York City. On Wednesday, the Yoga Day event led by PM Modi at the UN headquarters created a Guinness World Record for seeing the participation of most nationalities in a yoga session. Sharing about 2-minute long video …

PM Modi leads Yoga Day event at UN headquarters: ‘Free from copyrights’
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi leads Yoga Day event at UN headquarters: ‘Free from copyrights’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led a yoga event on the occasion of the ninth International Day of Yoga and said yoga is free from copyrights, patents and royalty payments, and is “truly universal”. The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from …

Watch: Actor Richard Gere at UN HQ to attend Yoga Day led by PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Actor Richard Gere at UN HQ to attend Yoga Day led by PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Actor Richard Gere and award-winning international singer Mary Millben expressed their excitement, on Wednesday, to attend the historic Yoga Day event led by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 9th International Yoga Day. This time it's going to be really huge and amazing.” Prominent dignitaries of the event Several dignitaries including 77th United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi, …

Watch: Preparations underway for Yoga Day event at UN HQ to be led by PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Preparations underway for Yoga Day event at UN HQ to be led by PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States, as part of the second day of his state visit to the US. The North Lawn in the UN Headquarters in New York where PM Modi will lead the Yoga session. The Yoga session will happpen …

Modi in US Day 2: PM to attend Yoga Day event at UN, join First Lady Jill Biden in Virginia
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi in US Day 2: PM to attend Yoga Day event at UN, join First Lady Jill Biden in Virginia

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States for a state visit on Tuesday and held discussions with Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and several thought leaders in New York before wrapping up the first day of the trip. Ahead of his participation in the Yoga Day event in New York, Prime Minister Modi addressed the national celebration – …

PM Modi set to lead historic Yoga Day event at UN headquarters in New York
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi set to lead historic Yoga Day event at UN headquarters in New York

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at around 5:30 pm will lead a “historic yoga session” at the United Nations headquarters in New York to commemorate the ninth International Day of Yoga. India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj told news agency PTI that the yoga celebration this year will be a very "unique occasion" as PM Modi, who …

International Yoga Day 2023 updates | PM Modi says Yoga is free from patents and royalty payments
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2023 updates | PM Modi says Yoga is free from patents and royalty payments

The Hindu  

June 21, 2023 18:48 Diplomats and other dignitaries attend Yoga session The historic yoga session was attended by top UN officials, ambassadors, envoys, delegates from Member States as well as prominent members of the global and diaspora community. “I am excited for everyone who is participating in Yoga Day,” said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the UN. President of …

PM Modi holds discussions with Prof Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Author Robert Thurman
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi holds discussions with Prof Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Author Robert Thurman

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Essayist and Statistician professor Nassim Nicholas Taleb on Tuesday in New York and held bilateral talks. Taleb, a distinguished professor of Risk Engineering at New York University's School of Engineering, presented his own book titled "Skin in the Game" as a gift to PM Modi. Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi arrived in New …

PM Modi in U.S. | Narendra Modi arrives in New York; to lead Yoga Day at United Nations
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi in U.S. | Narendra Modi arrives in New York; to lead Yoga Day at United Nations

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York in the early afternoon of June 20 on his first state visit to the United States. Mr. Modi was received in New York by India’s Ambassador to the U.S., Taranjit Singh Sandhu and India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj. “We’re hosting India for an official state visit to put …

Modi in US, says talks with Biden to give ties big boost
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi in US, says talks with Biden to give ties big boost

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived here on Tuesday on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US. In a departure statement, he said his talks with US President Joe Biden will “provide an opportunity to consolidate our bilateral cooperation as well as in plurilateral forums such as the G-20, …

PM Modi’s U.S. visit Day 1 updates | Modi engages with thought leaders, think-tank strategists, American CEOs in New York
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi’s U.S. visit Day 1 updates | Modi engages with thought leaders, think-tank strategists, American CEOs in New York

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Prof Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of the hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged views and briefed them about the reform trajectory of his government to foster economic growth. Looking forward to the programmes here including interaction with thought leaders and the Yoga Day …

‘Haven of calm’: UN general secretary's message ahead of International Yoga Day
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Haven of calm’: UN general secretary's message ahead of International Yoga Day

Hindustan Times  

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday shared a video message ahead of International Yoga Day wherein he highlighted the ancient practice's unifying force and termed it as a source of strength, harmony, and peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US, will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN …

India’s Prime Minister Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Prime Minister Modi will bend leaders into shape on International Yoga Day

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s prime minister has a reputation of casting himself as an ascetic. So when Narendra Modi leads foreign dignitaries and bureaucrats in a session for International Yoga Day on Wednesday at the United Nations’ Secretariat in New York, millions of Indians will take note. He says the activity is “India’s contribution to the world.” “Our prime minister …

Modi US Visit Updates: 'It became a global movement': PM on International Yoga Day | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

Modi US Visit Updates: 'It became a global movement': PM on International Yoga Day | DETAILS

India TV News  

PM Modi US visit : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached New York to commence the first leg of his US visit. Modi to particiapte in Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters Modi will celebrate the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters with the UN leadership and members of the international community. India’s Permanent Representative to the …

International Yoga Day: Indian Army to form 'Bharatmala', practice yoga along Pakistan, China borders
1 year, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Indian Army to form 'Bharatmala', practice yoga along Pakistan, China borders

India TV News  

Army's Yoga push: Marking International Yoga Day on June 21, the Indian Army will form a 'Bharatmala' by practising yoga at over 100 locations including from the Line of Control along the Pakistan border and the Line of Actual Control along the Chinese border. Army aims to spread awareness towards Yoga Aiming to spread awareness of Yoga to the foreign …

Yoga Day 2023: Preparations underway at UN lawns, PM Modi to lead celebrations | Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

Yoga Day 2023: Preparations underway at UN lawns, PM Modi to lead celebrations | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Preparations for International Yoga Day 2023 are underway at the lawns of the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be on his maiden state visit to the United States from June 20-24, will lead celebrations of the 9th edition of Yoga Day, which, beginning its first edition in 2015, has been observed annually …

Message of Yoga is to rise above everything, spread peace, prosperity: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi
1 year, 6 months ago

Message of Yoga is to rise above everything, spread peace, prosperity: MoS Meenakashi Lekhi

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakashi Lekhi on June 17 said the message of Yoga is to spread the message of peace and prosperity. Meanwhile, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations General Assembly, Amina J. Mohammed, has said that she is looking forward to participating in the International Day of Yoga celebrations with Prime Minister Narendra …

On U.S visit, PM Modi to lead UN Yoga Day fete
1 year, 6 months ago

On U.S visit, PM Modi to lead UN Yoga Day fete

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation visit to the United States and Egypt next week, it was officially announced on Friday. In a statement, New Delhi stated, "At the invitation of H.E Mr Joseph Biden, President of the USA, and First Lady Dr Jill Biden, the Prime Minister will pay an official state visit to …

PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations at U.N. headquarters on June 21
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations at U.N. headquarters on June 21

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-nation visit from June 20 to 25 covering the United States and Egypt, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday, June 16, 2023. Mr. Modi’s visit to the U.S. will begin in New York where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the …

PM Modi to lead yoga session at UN Headquarters on June 21
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi to lead yoga session at UN Headquarters on June 21

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the lead for the first time in a yoga session at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21, marking the 9th International Day of Yoga. In an official advisory for the event, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations extended a cordial invitation to join the yoga session led by Prime Minister …

PM US visit: Modi to meet president Joe Biden on June 22, will also address joint sitting of Congress: MEA
1 year, 6 months ago

PM US visit: Modi to meet president Joe Biden on June 22, will also address joint sitting of Congress: MEA

India TV News  

PM US visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet US president Joe Biden on June 22. The PMO also informed that at the invitation of US President Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, PM will pay an official State visit to USA. The visit will commence in New York, where the PM will lead the celebrations …

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day event at UN headquarters in New York today
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi to lead Yoga Day event at UN headquarters in New York today

Hindustan Times  

New York Nine years after the United Nations recognised June 21 as International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the global community in celebrating the day at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday. Csaba Korosi, president of the UN General Assembly, diplomatic representatives of almost the entire UN membership of over 190 countries, the mayor …

PM Modi urges countrymen to participate in three-day 'Yoga Mahotsav' says, 'make it part of your lives'
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi urges countrymen to participate in three-day 'Yoga Mahotsav' says, 'make it part of your lives'

India TV News  

Yoga Mahotsav 2023: In an attempt to commemorate the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, urged countrymen to participate enthusiastically in the three-day 'Yoga Mahotsav.' The Prime Minister also urged people to make Yoga a part of their lives if they have not already. The three-day 'Yoga Mahotsav - 2023' is being …

Yoga Day 2022: PM Modi kicks off celebrations from Mysuru, Union ministers to join from 75 locations
2 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Day 2022: PM Modi kicks off celebrations from Mysuru, Union ministers to join from 75 locations

Firstpost  

Keeping in mind the theme of the 75 years of India’s independence, a total of 75 other locations have been selected by the Ministry for AYUSH for union ministers to participate in the Yoga Day celebration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, 21 June led the International Yoga Day 2022 celebrations from Karnataka’s Mysuru. The peace from Yoga is not only …

International Yoga Day 2022 LIVE News Updates: PM Modi Attends Digital Exhibition on Yoga in Mysuru; Indian Army's Canine Warriors Perform Asanas
2 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2022 LIVE News Updates: PM Modi Attends Digital Exhibition on Yoga in Mysuru; Indian Army's Canine Warriors Perform Asanas

News 18  

International Yoga Day 2022 LIVE News Updates: Along with 15,000 fitness enthusiasts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading a mass Yoga event at the Mysuru Palace grounds in Karnataka on the occasion of International Day of Yoga today. The programme, to mark the eighth International Yoga Day, is being held at 75,000 places across the country, in physical mode after …

PM Modi to visit Karnataka for two days; 75 ministers to attend yoga day events at 75 locations in India
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to visit Karnataka for two days; 75 ministers to attend yoga day events at 75 locations in India

Firstpost  

The yoga demonstrations will also be held by various educational, social, political, cultural, religious, corporate and other civil society organisations and will be attended by people across the country New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka from Monday during which he will launch several development projects and also take part in the International …

PM Modi to Lead Yoga Event at Mysuru Palace in Karnataka on International Yoga Day
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi to Lead Yoga Event at Mysuru Palace in Karnataka on International Yoga Day

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a mass Yoga event at the Mysuru Palace grounds in Karnataka on the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. The theme for this year's IDY celebrations is 'Yoga for Humanity' and around 25 crore people across the world are expected to participate in various events, …

PM Modi to lead main International Day of Yoga event at Mysuru
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to lead main International Day of Yoga event at Mysuru

Firstpost  

The programme is being held in the physical mode after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the mass yoga demonstration event in Mysuru on 21 June on the International Day of Yoga. As the country is celebrating the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Day will be observed at …

Yoga Day 2021 Highlights: PM Modi Bats for Yoga for Holistic Healing, Introduces M-Yoga App
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Day 2021 Highlights: PM Modi Bats for Yoga for Holistic Healing, Introduces M-Yoga App

News 18  

Yoga Day 2021 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing an event marking the seventh International Yoga Day on Monday, said, “Today, when the whole world is combating the coronavirus disease pandemic, yoga remains a ray of hope. – Even though major public events have not been organized in countries around the world and in India for two years, the …

International Yoga Day 2020: Swami Ramdev teaches 21 advance yoga asanas for extreme fitness
4 years, 6 months ago

International Yoga Day 2020: Swami Ramdev teaches 21 advance yoga asanas for extreme fitness

India TV News  

International Yoga Day 2020: Yoga is the solution to all your problems. In order to encourage yoga, PM Narendra Modi in his 2014 address at the UN General Assembly, proposed the International Yoga Day, the sixth edition of which will be celebrated on June 21, 2020. Swami Ramdev teaches 21 advance yoga asanas | LIVE Swami Ramdev supports PM Modi's …

India uses yoga diplomacy to assert rising global influence
5 years, 6 months ago

India uses yoga diplomacy to assert rising global influence

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — If China has panda diplomacy, India has yoga. On Friday, the fifth annual International Yoga Day, Modi practiced various yoga “asanas” alongside an estimated 40,000 people in India’s eastern state of Jharkhand as members of his Cabinet and foreign envoys rolled out their yoga mats in cities around the world. The ministry shared photos of yoga flash …

Let our motto be yoga for peace: PM Modi
5 years, 6 months ago

Let our motto be yoga for peace: PM Modi

The Hindu  

“Yoga is above religion, caste, colour, gender and region — it is above everything. Let our motto be yoga for peace, harmony and progress,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, leading the fifth International Yoga Day celebrations at Prabhat Tara ground, Ranchi. The United Nations General Assembly adopted June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2014 on a proposal …

Yoga Day: PM Narendra Modi to lead celebrations from Ranchi
5 years, 6 months ago

Yoga Day: PM Narendra Modi to lead celebrations from Ranchi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead from Ranchi International Yoga Day celebrations on Friday. Union ministers, top government functionaries and other senior BJP leaders will attend Yoga Day events across the country While the prime minister will lead the nation in celebrating the occasion by participating in a mega event in Ranchi, Amit Shah will be in Rohtak and Defence …

How yoga diplomacy helps India assert its rising global influence
5 years, 6 months ago

How yoga diplomacy helps India assert its rising global influence

Al Jazeera  

On International Yoga Day, Modi uses one of India’s most popular exports to mark his nation’s rising place in the world. India’s Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi successfully lobbied the United Nations to designate June 21 International Yoga Day in his first year in power in 2014. On Friday, at the fifth annual International Yoga Day, Modi practised various …

Gearing up for Yoga Day, PM Modi posts 'Vakrasana' video
5 years, 6 months ago

Gearing up for Yoga Day, PM Modi posts 'Vakrasana' video

India TV News  

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared another video of his animated version performing the 'Vakrasana' that he said helps spinal cord in gaining flexibility. With a few days left for June 21, Modi urges every person to prepare for the day that was designated as World Yoga Day on …

On this Yoga Day, PM Narendra Modi will lead 30 thousand people in Ranchi
5 years, 7 months ago

On this Yoga Day, PM Narendra Modi will lead 30 thousand people in Ranchi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the country's International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 at a function at Ranchi in Jharkhand, where approximately 30,000 people are expected to participate, an official said on Saturday. "On June 13, there will be a curtain raiser to the main event at Ranchi, which will be attended by several state dignitaries, besides …

Media houses to be rewarded for encouraging participation in yoga campaign: Prakash Javadekar
5 years, 7 months ago

Media houses to be rewarded for encouraging participation in yoga campaign: Prakash Javadekar

India TV News  

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said Saturday the government has decided to honour media houses for their contribution towards creating awareness about yoga. Media campaigns on yoga from June 10 to June 25 will be considered for International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21. Last year, the main event on International Day of Yoga was held at the ground …

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