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Ramayana director Nitesh Tiwari is an IITian, worked as a techie for just 4 months. His first film won two National Awards, and he went on to direct highest-grossing film that earned over Rs 2,000 crore
Nitesh Tiwari, an IIT Bombay alumnus in Metallurgical and Materials Science engineering, opted for advertising and filmmaking instead of a typical engineering path. He helmed the hit film Dangal, which earned Rs 2,200 crore globally in 2016. He is now preparing for Ramayana, a two-part epic supposedly budgeted at Rs 4,000 crore.
At 75, Rajinikanth still packs action star energy: ‘5 whites’ diet rule and workout routine is Jailer 2 star's fitness secret
At 75, Rajinikanth continues to perform action-heavy roles and maintain the energy expected of a much younger star. Ahead of Jailer 2 release, let's have a look at the habits behind his fitness, from a strict food rule involving everyday items to weight training, walking, yoga and meditation. The actor has also spoken about his own food choices, offering a glimpse into the routine he has followed to stay active over the years.
Belarus ready for deep industrial cooperation and widen agri sector partnership with India: FM Maxim Ryzhenkov
Belarus is ready for deeper industrial cooperation and is highly interested in the advanced development of Indian pharmaceutical companies, and prepared to establish joint ventures and localise production in India, Maxim Ryzhenkov said.
Life lesson from Sadhguru: 'Just spend a minute to identify at least one thing in your life that is not...'; spiritual leader's inspiring quote shares timeless lesson on how to remove negativity from your life, and embrace mindfulness, acceptance and optimism
Sadhguru turned 68 on September 3. The spiritual leader and yoga expert shared seven ways to break from a creative and psychological rut and empower yourself in his blog. Sadhguru suggested several ways to make yourself calmer by purging negativity and learning to appreciate the world around you as it is, and not obsessing over how it should be.
From Japan to New York: Thousands mark Yoga day
Across the globe, from Tokyo's ancient temples to New York's bustling Times Square, yoga enthusiasts united on Sunday to observe the International Day of Yoga. This widespread celebration highlighted the enduring global appeal of this ancient Indian practice as a means to achieve health, inner peace, and overall well-being. Numerous Indian missions worldwide also hosted vibrant yoga events, underscoring the practice's international significance.
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International Yoga Day 2026: Check this year's theme, events, main venue and timings
India is gearing up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 in Kolkata. The event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme for 2026 will be 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'. Preparations include nationwide and international programs. A Guinness World Record was set with over four lakh participants in a recent live yoga session.
India to organise Yoga Day events in 191 countries on Jun 21: ICCR
India is gearing up to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Events are planned in 1,300 cities worldwide. The Indian High Commission in Pakistan will also host a yoga event. The ICCR will organise over 2,000 events in 191 countries. 'Yoga Bandhan' will feature gurus from 15 nations leading sessions across India.
Sharath Jois, renowned Indian yoga guru who taught Hollywood stars like Madonna, is no more
Sharath Jois, a renowned Indian yoga instructor known for teaching Ashtanga Yoga, died of a heart attack on November 11th at the age of 53. The grandson of Ashtanga Yoga popularizer K. Pattabhi Jois, he led the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Institute, expanding its reach globally.
Indian Army conducts yoga sessions at over 100 locations along borders, forms 'Bharatmala'
Army Chief General Manoj Pande was the chief guest at the mass yoga event organised at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment, it said.
Like Vivekananda: Railways Minister's high praise for PM Modi on International Yoga Day
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promotion of Indian culture to that of Swami Vivekananda. Speaking on the occasion of International Yoga Day, Vaishnaw thanked the people of Balasore for taking part in the celebrations and also performed yoga.
Yoga has become India's 'soft power': Health Minister Mandaviya
India's Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, marked the International Day of Yoga by leading a session with hundreds of participants at AIIMS, New Delhi, saying that it has become India's "soft power." Mandaviya also highlighted the benefits of yoga in everyday life, saying that it helps calm the mind and energise the body, building immunity in the body and aiding in preventive care.
We should acknowledge all those who revived, popularised yoga, including our govt: Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called for credit to be given to the Indian government, including Prime Minister Modi, for the revival and popularization of Yoga, despite the party previously crediting Nehru. The International Day of Yoga aims to promote yoga's numerous health benefits.
PM Modi greets people on Yoga day, says coming together of more than 180 countries on India's call is historic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the 9th International Yoga Day, saying that the coming together of more than 180 countries on India's call is "historic". He will participate in the Yoga programme which is being organised at the headquarters of the United Nations. The concept of International Yoga Day was launched by Modi during his 2014 address to the UN General Assembly.
Yoga sessions planned for India's research stations in Arctic, Antarctic regions
Yoga sessions will be held at India's research stations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, besides in countries falling along and near the prime meridian line to mark the International Yoga Day on June 21. The prime meridian (previously called the Greenwich Meridian) is the line of 0° longitude, the starting point for measuring distance both east and west around earth.
PM Narendra Modi to lead yoga session at UN headquarters on June 21
Nine years after Prime Minister Modi had first proposed from the UN General Assembly podium to mark International Yoga Day as an annual commemoration, the Indian leader will for the first time be at the UN Headquarters to lead the yoga session in a historic commemoration of the day.
Morarji Desai Yoga Institute can become world's best Yoga institution like Harvard: Sarbabanda Sonowal
"We need to make global efforts for this. If the US can set up an institute like Harvard, why can't we?” Sonowal said
PM Modi announces launch of M-Yoga app to expand yoga across globe
While addressing the nation on the occasion of the seventh International Yoga Day, PM Modi said, "When India proposed the International Yoga Day before the World Health Organisation (WHO), we wanted Yoga to be easily available to the people around the world."
Yoga set to be popularised in Peru, Bolivia
Chakravorty promised all support to take forward the objectives of the MoU for the promotion of the scheme in Peru, Bolivia and other Latin American countries.
World Yoga Day: Is it time to replace PT with yoga in schools?
It looks like not stretching enough could be the reason why we have more ailments than our ancestors.
Yoga Day showed India's religious divisions: Chinese think tank
The International Day of Yoga was "quite a demonstration" with massive participation worldwide but it has also brought up religious divisions in India, a Chinese think tank said.
Yoga experts to get competence certificates
Rajnath Singh today inaugurated a scheme for voluntary certification of Yoga professionals during valedictory session of an international conference here.
Good response to Yoga Day celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Indian Army and Coast Guard held yoga camps today. Qualified yoga instructors taught 'asanas' and 'pranayama' to Coast Guard personnel and their families.
Devendra Fadnavis praises PM Modi for giving yoga worldwide acceptance
Fadnavis today praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving an international status to yoga and said it should be kept away from religion and politics.
Government wants to prove yoga cures serious ailments
The government's enthusiasm to promote yoga worldwide may not end with grand celebrations on International Day of Yoga on June 21.
Seven new yoga combinations
Yoga is centuries old but blends fluidly with new arts and practises, resulting in a fusion people claim is exhilarating. Here are some of the latest combinations.
TV show demystifies Yoga's global appeal
The fascinating journey of Yoga and its emergence into modern society and popular culture is set to be telecast in five languages this June 21.
Sanjay Nayak quits McCann Erickson Worldwide to launch yoga wear brand Proyog
Nayak said Proyog will start selling globally through e-commerce from the day it launches. "We are currently in talks with a reputed retail chain for shop-in-shop."
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