India successfully carving out distinct identity in major sporting events: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's growing global presence in sports beyond cricket and hockey. Investments in infrastructu...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
OCA includes Yogasana as demonstration sport in 2026 Asian GamesIndia's ancient sport, yogasana, has been included as a demonstration event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This decision w...
08 Sep, 2024, 05.00 PM IST
OCA EB agrees to yoga in Asian Games programme, General Assembly nod pending: IOA chief PT UshaThe IOA chief said it was a natural step for the competitive sports community to embrace yoga, especially after the world had given it due ...
02 Jul, 2024, 02.24 PM IST
Sports Minister lends weight to IOA plea to include Yoga in Asian GamesMinister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed support for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) ...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces Yoga in universitiesIn cooperation with the Saudi Universities Sports Federation (SUSF), the Saudi Yoga Committee organised the event in Riyadh. The Saudi Gaze...
29 Sep, 2022, 11.50 AM IST
- The Practice Of Yog
Yog means union - of jivatma, lower-self in us, and Paramatma, higher-self in us. The practice of yog leads one to samadhi, which is the vi...
20 Jun, 2022, 10.57 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah to launch Khelo India Youth Games-2021As many as 25 types of sports will be organised at five venues, namely Panchkula, Ambala, Shahabad, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
03 Jun, 2022, 06.25 PM IST
Over 4,500 athletes from 189 varsities to participate in Khelo India University Games in BengaluruKarnataka Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister Dr K C Narayana Gowda, who chaired the meeting, said Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will ina...
11 Apr, 2022, 05.54 PM IST
Yoga offers effective solutions at a time of stress & anxietyOver the last six years of observation of IDY, Yoga has emerged as a significant public health movement across the world. This has been par...
21 Jun, 2021, 10.05 AM IST
Kiren Rijiju urges people to encourage players by watching sports"Not everyone can play games, but if you can't play, then watch the games and encourage the players. The number of viewers of a game in a s...
25 Dec, 2020, 05.11 PM IST
Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sportThe move was made to encourage yoga, spread awareness about its benefits and to help improve physical and mental wellbeing of the people.
17 Dec, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
Santolanasana benefits the spine and improves concentration. Here's how to master this yogasanaSix easy steps to help you ace the asana.
05 Dec, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
Fitness on your mind? Here are yoga asanas you can do in just 15 minutesYoga is time-tested and if practised regularly, helps in maintaining physical and mental health.
21 Jun, 2017, 11.41 AM IST
Yogasana for the week: UstrasanaProvides relief to people with back problems.Women who suffer from menstrual cramps and related problems too can benefit from this asana.
17 Jul, 2015, 06.01 PM IST
Yogasana for the Week: Prasarita PadottanasanaIt's good for calf muscles and hips.Abdominal organs benefit from this asana too.
10 Jul, 2015, 12.44 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds yoga session with ministersChouhan, along with his ministers rehearsed the yogasanas (yoga postures) and exercises like pranayam and dhyan for about an hour.
15 Jun, 2015, 08.38 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi tweets different 'asanas' in the run up to Yoga DayIn the run up to the International Yoga Day on June 21, the Prime Minister is tweeting information about different exercises involved in it...
04 Jun, 2015, 09.27 PM IST