New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Returning from Kolkata after leading the main event on the 12th International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to wait for some time at the Delhi Airport so as to not disrupt traffic arrangements that were in place for the NEET-UG 2026 examination, according to reports.PM Modi landed at the airport at around 1.15 p.m. and was scheduled to leave for his official residence directly from there.However, as the NEET examination was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., t…
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Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Actor Shahid Kapoor has highlighted the deep cultural significance of Yoga. He emphasized how it continues to be an integral part of India’s rich heritage. Speaking to the media at a recent event held to mark International Yoga Day, the ‘Jab We Met’ actor reflected on Yoga not just as a form of physical fitness but as an ancient practice rooted in mindfulness, discipline, and holistic well-being that has been passed down through generations. Shahid shared, “It’s a …
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Actress and fitness enthusiast Malaika Arora has shared a heartfelt reflection on her journey with yoga. In her recent post on social media, she described how yoga has evolved from a simple practice into a deep-rooted passion and ultimately a way of life. Malaika emphasized how yoga has helped her reconnect with herself, maintain balance, and embrace a more mindful approach to overall well-being.Taking to Instagram, Arora shared a series of photos in which she is seen perf…
Gandhinagar, June 21 (IANS) Large-scale ‘International Yoga Day’ celebrations were held across Gujarat on Sunday, with ministers, public representatives, officials, students and citizens participating in mass yoga sessions and emphasising the need to make yoga a regular part of everyday life rather than limiting it to an annual observance.In Porbandar, the 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated on the city’s seafront, where participants gathered amid the early morning breeze and the backdrop…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in International Yoga Day celebrations on Sunday by performing yoga with hundreds of enthusiasts on the banks of Blue Lake in the Asola-Bhati area of the national capital. The event was organised as part of the nationwide observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga, which saw large-scale participation across the country.Sharing details of the programme on X, the Chief Minister said: “Today, on the occasion of the 12th I…
Leh, June 21 (IANS) Participating in the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations in Leh, Ladakh, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan called upon citizens to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives for a healthier, happier and more peaceful society, while terming it India’s “gift to humanity”. Addressing the gathering amidst the majestic Himalayan landscape of Ladakh, the Vice President said: “Yoga is much more than a form of physical exercise and represents an ancient gift from Bharat to …
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) As we celebrate International Yoga Day this Sunday, actress Rakul Preet Singh practised a couple of advanced yoga postures under the guidance of acclaimed yogic master and the founder of Akshar Yoga, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar.Rakul shared her views on the growing influence of Yoga in today’s fast-paced world. The ‘De De Pyaar De’ actress revealed how Yoga has been an integral part of her fitness journey.She claimed that yoga plays a crucial role in reconnecting with oneself…
Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) As part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign being conducted in Chandigarh from June 15 to July 14, a series of voter awareness activities were organised on the sidelines of International Yoga Day celebrations at Tiranga Park in Sector 17. The initiative aimed to encourage citizens to verify and update their electoral details and participate actively in the electoral process.A helpdesk was set up at the venue to provide information on voter registra…
Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote yoga on the global stage have helped transform an ancient Indian practice into an internationally recognised movement, Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Jagdish Vishwakarma said while marking International Yoga Day in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Vishwakarma participated in a mass yoga session with citizens at the Sabarmati Riverfront during an event organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to commemorate t…
Gandhinagar, June 21 (IANS) Rajkot is set to become India’s first “15-Minute Yoga City”, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Sunday as he addressed the state-level celebration of the 12th International Yoga Day at Mansa in Gandhinagar district.The initiative, being undertaken through a special memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Gujarat State Yoga Board and the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, aims to ensure that a yoga centre is available within 15 minutes of any lo…