Kuwait City, June 20 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide on Saturday organised yoga sessions ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga, underscoring the importance of holistic health, well-being and inner harmony.This year’s International Day of Yoga, to be celebrated on Sunday across the world, is being observed under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on yoga’s contribution to healthier, more active and fulfilling lives across generations.Marking the occasion, …
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New York, June 20 (IANS) Portugal defender Ruben Dias has given a vote of confidence to Cristiano Ronaldo as the team begins preparing for its second Group K match in the World Cup.Ronaldo was singled out for criticism on the day he became the oldest outfield player to start a game in World Cup history in his side’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo, after a display in which he touched the ball just 25 times while playing the entire game, while also failing to manage a shot on target, give an assist to …
Mexico City, June 18 (IANS) Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo admitted his side fell short of their best level despite securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their opening Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz helped Colombia begin their campaign on a winning note at the Mexico City Stadium on Wednesday. The result moved the South American side to the top of Group K ahead of their second match against DR Congo next week.De…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The wait is finally over, and the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, will begin on June 12 (IST) and conclude with the final on July 20 (IST), featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded format introduces 12 groups of four teams each, replacing the previous structure of eight groups. The top two teams from every group, along with the eight best third-placed sides, w…
Ahmedabad, June 7 (IANS) Even as the Indian yoga athletes and many of their Indian-origin counterparts take centrestage at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships here, a lithe South American is a cynosure of the spectators and fellow competitors as she performed the asanas with precision and elegance.After all, Argentinian Nabila Sol Barraza has been one of the most successful overseas athletes in the championships, winning a total of five including two gold and two silver medals, and insist…
Indore, June 6 (IANS) Over the next five years, the state will develop six major industrial corridors to enhance connectivity from Malwa to Bundelkhand and from Nimar to Vindhya, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced. He described Madhya Pradesh as a land of immense opportunities, with stable and transparent policies, and as a rapidly emerging new global investment and export hub for India.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday invited trade representatives from Latin American and …
Bogota, June 2 (IANS) Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11.Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest t…
Quito, June 1 (IANS) Ecuador’s customs authority has issued a resolution to abolish a 100 per cent tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1 (Monday), ending a trade dispute that had strained relations between the two countries in recent months. The security surcharge on imports originating in or coming from Colombia will be reduced to zero per cent, Sandro Castillo, director general of Ecuador’s National Customs Service, wrote on X on Sunday (local time), saying the measure opens a new stage of…
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) The National Award-winning actor, Vikrant Massey, is gearing up to play spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in the forthcoming drama, “White”.Vikrant recently met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and greeted him with a warm hug, before opening up about what it means to him to play the spiritual leader.Speaking during a satsang, a visibly emotional Vikrant was heard saying, “Mujhe aapka role bhi karne ka mauka mil gaya… jeevan mein ek aise vyakti ka kirdar nibhane ka mauka mil g…
Washington/Seoul, May 11 (IANS) A South Korean naval destroyer will participate in a fleet review and multinational field exercise in the United States over the next two months, the Navy said Monday. The 4,400-ton ROKS Munmu the Great destroyer will leave a naval base on Jeju Island later in the day to take part in an international fleet review in New York, scheduled for July 3-8, the Navy said in a release.The warship is among some 100 other naval vessels of around 50 countries participating in…