Washington, July 8 (IANS) Rajasthan cyclist Nitin Saini has completed the gruelling Trans Am Bike Race, riding across the United States from the Pacific coast to Washington, DC, in 28 days in this year’s ultra-endurance event.Saini began the race from Astoria, Oregon, on June 7 and reached the historic Lincoln Memorial in Washington on July 5 after covering nearly 3,500 miles (about 5,630 km) through 11 US states. The event attracted around 30 cyclists from across the world, including riders fro…
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Washington, June 21 (IANS) From Texas parks and New York’s Times Square to state legislatures and governors’ offices, International Day of Yoga was celebrated across the United States this weekend, reflecting the growing mainstream acceptance of a practice that originated in India and has evolved into a nationwide wellness movement.This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” focused on preventive healthcare, active living and mental well-being.More than a decade after the United Nations design…
Ottawa, June 21 (IANS) Yoga enthusiasts across several Western countries on Saturday practised Yoga in large groups ahead of International Day of Yoga (IDY).In Canada’s Toronto, an enthusiastic gathering of government representatives, diplomatic corps, yoga practitioners, wellness organisations, and community leaders participated in a Yoga session against the historic backdrop of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.”Addressing the vibrant gathering, Consul General of India emphasised Yoga’s uniq…
Washington, June 19 (IANS) Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday morning as the Embassy of India marked the 12th International Day of Yoga, turning one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks into a sprawling open-air yoga arena overlooking the National Mall.Against the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, participants spread colourful yoga mats across the memorial plaza and moved through a series of breathing exercises, stretches and medi…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) As preparations gather pace for the 12th International Day of Yoga across the United States, India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has said yoga has become so deeply embedded in American society that “pretty much in every street” one can find a yoga studio, underscoring the growing global appeal of what he described as “a great treasure of our civilizational heritage”.”If you walk around in Washington, DC, indeed anywhere in the United States it would be a ve…
Washington, May 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Thursday strongly defended the construction of a new ballroom complex at the White House. Speaking during a White House event, Trump rejected suggestions that taxpayer money was being used to finance the ballroom itself.“I don’t need money for the ballroom,” Trump said. “I’m making a gift of the ballroom.”The President said the ballroom project, originally estimated at $200 million, had expanded in scale because of security and oper…
Washington, May 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described the new White House ballroom project as a “drone-proof” military-grade structure designed to protect the presidential complex, saying it would become “one of the most beautiful buildings” in Washington.During an extensive walkthrough of the construction site with reporters, Trump said the ballroom was being funded by himself and private donors and would serve both ceremonial and national security purposes.“This is a gift to …
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to Washington, drawing lawmakers, faith leaders, and thousands of supporters as they delivered a message of compassion in the heart of the American Capital. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng led 22 House and Senate Democrats in welcoming the monks at the Peace Monument west of the US Capitol on Wednesday (local time).“It is a great honour to welcome the Venerable Monks who…