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‘Stay rooted in your culture’: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker to diaspora in France

Jaipur, June 21 (IANS) Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani addressed the Rajasthani diaspora during a special event at the Indian Embassy in Paris on Saturday. In his address, he urged the expatriate community to remain connected to their roots while continuing to work with dedication in their adopted country. “Do not let your roots dry […]

Thousands celebrate 11th International Yoga Day in Japan

Tokyo, June 21 (IANS) Over two thousand Yoga enthusiasts in Japan joined on Saturday to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga. The event was inaugurated by Yoshiko Ishiba, wife of the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The grand event was held at the Buddhist Temple Tsukiji Hongwanji in Tokyo in the early morning. This […]

Hundreds in Singapore, Myanmar join International Yoga Day celebrations

Singapore, June 21 (IANS) Several yoga participants in Singapore and Myanmar on Saturday came together to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), a step towards healthier living. In Singapore, people gathered at Gardens by the Bay to celebrate Yoga Day. “Hundreds gathered under the iconic supertrees to embrace the power of breath, movement, […]

Thousands celebrate International Yoga Day across Southeast Asia

Bangkok, June 21 (IANS) Several Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, celebrated the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Saturday, emphasising Yoga for unity and sustainability. More than 4000 participants from different walks of life in Thailand celebrated the 11th IDY at the iconic ground of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. “Over 4000 participants […]

Over 1,800 mpox deaths reported in Africa amid health emergencies

Addis Ababa, June 21 (IANS) The death toll from Africa’s ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,800, as the number of cases reported since the beginning of 2024 approaches the 150,000 mark, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). During an online media briefing on Thursday evening, Ngashi Ngongo, chief of […]

From Beijing to Shanghai, several Chinese cities celebrate International Day of Yoga

Beijing, June 21 (IANS) Crowds of yoga participants in various cities across China participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations, highlighting the worldwide appeal of India’s message of well-being. In Beijing, hundreds unrolled their mats to practice yoga, celebrating IDY with a beautiful ‘Kirtan’ and the energising Common Yoga Protocol at the […]

International Yoga Day celebrated across several cities in Nepal

Kathmandu, June 21 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Kathmandu and the Consulate General of India in Birgunj organised a series of engaging events across 10 cities and municipalities in the Himalayan nation to celebrate the 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY), on Saturday. Yoga Day celebrations were held in the capital […]