Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) With Kolkata set to host the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, the BJP leaders on Friday said that West Bengal is poised to witness a historic moment as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the city to lead the nationwide observance. Speaking to IANS, West Bengal Minister Indranil Khan said the state was eagerly awaiting the Prime Minister’s visit and participation in the Yoga Day celebrations.”West Bengal is going to witness histo…
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Ahmedabad, June 9 (IANS) Zambia’s remarkable journey from practising yoga on stitched-together sacks to winning medals at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship reflects the growing influence of Indian-origin communities in spreading yogasana across Africa. When Chitula Albert first introduced yoga in his school in Zambia’s Copperbelt region, he did not have a single yoga mat. Instead, the vice-principal stitched together old sacks so that a handful of interested children could practice. Mo…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The main event of International Yoga Day 2026 celebrations will be held in Kolkata on June 21, said Union Minister for Ayush and Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday. The marquee event, being organised in Kolkata this year, assumes significance as it comes on the back of the BJP sweeping to power in Bengal, after uprooting Trinamool Congress’ long reign of 15 years. The event is expected to see a host of Union Ministers descending on the ‘city of…