'Yoga does not belong to any religion'

Yoga is a spiritual practice of self-improvement and bringing an individual closer to God, instructor Becky Crigger tells Arthur J Pais Becky Crigger, mother of two young girls, goes to her......

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Winding up his visit to Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it was a historic trip that will herald a new era of cooperation between the two countries as he promised an early......

Ancient Vedic wisdom for the next generation

A three-day international conference, held between June 27 and June 29, at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, discussed how the ancient Indian wisdom of the Vedas could shape and sustain......

Should yoga therapy go the Western way?

The West uses asanas as a therapy for physical wellness, but Indians look at yoga as one of the nine Darsanas or schools of philosophy.Why must Indians adjust their time-tested system because of......

Woodland's strategy for success

Five years ago, Woodland, the maker of outdoor shoes and apparel, with a flourishing business in the country's metros, decided to test waters in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. It opened a store each in......

'I got more praise than the hero'

Movie veteran Chandrashekhar, best known for films like Cha Cha Cha, Surang and Street Singer and playing the role of Arya Sumant on the television serial Ramayan, passed into the ages on June 16,......