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Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Mohan Bhagwat calls for Hindu unity, backs three-child norm

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the need for Hindu unity, vigilance, and social harmony, advocating for family values and addressing concerns about infiltration and social divisions.

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

7 Maoists, 3 DRG jawans killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Inspector general of police, Bastar Range, Sundarraj P said that bodies of seven Maoist cadres have been recovered from the encounter site so far.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had given him blessings and told him that he would succeed when he and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs were camping in a Guwahati hotel.

Pray for world peace this Navratri: Art of Living

Pray for world peace this Navratri: Art of Living

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Art of Living Foundation is celebrating of Navratri with nine days and nine nights of pujas, yagnas and homas performed as per the vedic traditions in Borivili in Northern Mumbai. The intention behind these festivities is to pray for peace. The homas are supposed to purify the environment and honour all aspects of creation.

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

According to a release issued by the Art of Living Foundation in Bhopal, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, 'Maharshi was a great saint. He was highly skilled in managing world affairs and equally dispassionate at the same time.'

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose on Saturday once again sounded defiant, saying he will not pay any fine or penalty.

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The interesting fact was revealed to public for the first time by the Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikas Singh during his address on occasion of the farewell ceremony for the CJI.

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

The interfaith conference is being attended by a host of international dignitaries from 38 countries.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Peace Nobel

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Peace Nobel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

United States Congressman Joseph Crowley has nominated India's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for the Nobel Peace Prize saying that the godman had helped bring peace to thousands of people through his Art of Living Foundation.

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Mumbai floods: A guru's solace

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

How to lose weight with yoga

How to lose weight with yoga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Many of us suffer from weight issues. The breathing technique of Kapalbhati and Sun Salutations (Suryanamaskar) help you fight the flab. Senior yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal of the Art of Living Foundation demonstrates how they are done. Watch the video.

How to lose weight with yoga

How to lose weight with yoga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Many of us suffer from weight issues. The breathing technique of Kapalbhati and Sun Salutations (Suryanamaskar) help you fight the flab. Senior yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal of the Art of Living Foundation demonstrates how they are done. Watch the video.

Video: Stressed out? Here's how to de-stress with yoga

Video: Stressed out? Here's how to de-stress with yoga

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

rt of Living yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal shows you breathing techniques to de-stress.

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

How 6 young women rekindled HOPE in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Six young women dynamos of the Art of Living Foundation risked their own lives to bring about an awe-inspiring transformation in the scattered lives of several ill-fated women reeling in shock and grief ever since tragedy struck.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Religion is one of the biggest divisive forces in the world

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

'It is the distress and mistrust in people which causes them to take religion as an excuse to express their frustration and display aggressive, violent behaviour,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Practice these yoga poses for better posture

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The Art of Living Foundation shares certain yoga practices that can help improve your posture.

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Yoga poses to relieve neck pain

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Get rid of neck peck with these easy-to-do asanas.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's words of wisdom for kids

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Meditation is the key that would help in tackling various challenges that come our way --that's the message that a recently-organised session by the Art of Living Foundation titled 'colours of joy' sought to deliver to around 1,200 children from around the country.

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

After environment row, President Pranab pulls out of Sri Sri's mega event

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Concerns have been raised about the likely damage to the environment caused by holding it on the flood plains of the already polluted river in east Delhi.

BJP meet? No way! Yeddy seeks Art of Living instead!

BJP meet? No way! Yeddy seeks Art of Living instead!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa will probably be missing in action at the National Executive Meeting of top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which starts on Tuesday. Yeddyurappa, who is facing a slew of corruption cases, has enrolled himself for a three-day course at the Art of Living Foundation in Bangalore.

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Find your way to a healthy mind and body with yoga

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Here are five good reasons why yoga should be one of your resolutions this year.

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

In PICS: Indian music, yoga and dance enthrall Berlin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The event: The biggest yoga camp ever. The place: Berlin, Germany. The occasion was the 30th year celebration of the Art of Living Foundation. Around 50,000 people from around the world attended the two-day event on July 2 and 3. The event saw around 6,000 artistes performing to a cheering crowd at the Olympiastadion, even though it rained persistently.

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation, on the Lokpal Bill and why Gandhian Anna Hazare's movement against corruption was lapped up by the common man

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Video: Yoga for backpain, weightloss and more

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Art of Living yoga instructor Kamlesh Barwal shows you yoga postures for back pain, deep vein thrombosis, weightloss and stress.

Art of Living faces land-grabbing charge

Art of Living faces land-grabbing charge

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The allegation comes a day after AoL stated it had received extortion calls demanding Rs 42 crore, failing which the institution would be defamed.

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Art of Living proponent Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called upon people of India and Pakistan to recognise the voice of peace within and create a violence-free world.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Nityananda, Naxals and land-grabbing charges

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks about the land-grabbing allegations, the Swami Nityananda sex scandal and his interaction with Naxal leaders.

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Amidst allegations of land grabbing, the Art of Living has decided to come clean and explain in detail as to how the land owned by it came into their possession in the first place.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visited Iraq to meet with Iraqi political and religious leaders and to oversee AOL's initiatives in the strife-torn country.

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

'Meditation helps remove negative emotions'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Swami Pragyapad, a IIT graduate and senior teacher of the Art of Living foundation, offered online trauma counselling for those affected by the Mumbai terror attacks.

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Supports events which promote country's diversity: Centre on Sri Sri event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Admitting that a large scale event as World Cultural Festival organised by the Art of Living foundation could have an impact on the environment, Minister of State for Tourism Mahesh Sharma on Friday said that a solution can always be procured if such a problem crops up.

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

'Nowadays youth are stressed'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

'Youth love to be free. They don't understand that habits like drinking and smoking are addictions which result in bondage,' says Bhanumathi Narasimhan, director of Women and Child Welfare programmes, Art of Living Foundation.

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

AOL to conduct trauma relief workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

In the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks, the Art of Living Foundation will offer free trauma relief workshops for Mumbaikars from December 1.These sessions will be conducted in South and Central Mumbai and will be open to all.

Free trauma care for blast victims

Free trauma care for blast victims

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The techniques are non-invasive and non-hypnotic.

Art of Living gala in Washington

Art of Living gala in Washington

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Image of Sri Sri Ravishankar at the AOL gala in Washington.

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Sri Sri wants Dalits and caste Hindus closer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

The Art of Living will host meet in Delhi to spread the spirit of reconciliation.

Spotted! Lara Dutta in New Zealand

Spotted! Lara Dutta in New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Reader Agastya Pesara sends us a picture.