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The Yoga Day observance spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations headquarters in New York set a Guinness World Record for most nationalities in a yoga session: people of 135 countries participated in the historic event. Continue reading Prime Minister Modi’s Yoga Day event at UN sets world record
“She got to know China, Russia, India”, President Trump told reporters who packed the Oval Office for the big announcement with Ambassador Nikki Haley. Continue reading Nikki Haley resigns as US Ambassador to UN, will leave at year’s end
It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga enthusiasts practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the US Capitol. Continue reading Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds
Commemorating International Women’s Day, the All Women Power Rally saw scores of female bikers take to the streets of Delhi in an impressive display of gender equality. Continue reading All Women Power Rally encourages women to live fearlessly
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it is imperative to take action on climate change now, warning the huge crowd at the Earth Day rally that there is “no Plan B because there is no Planet B”. Continue reading EcoSikh Joins Thousands in Earth Day Rally for Climate Action
Flagging off the third annual NBT All Women Bike Rally on the UN-designated International Women’s Day, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Indian women are capable of meeting any challenge. Continue reading All Women Bike Rally Rolls in Delhi on International Women’s Day
Nikki Haley is a trailblazer – she is the first female and first minority Governor of South Carolina. And, when confirmed by the US Senate as UN ambassador, she will be the first-ever Indian-American to hold a cabinet-level position. Continue reading Nikki Haley Moves Closer to the World Stage with Senate Confirmation Hearing
The UN-designated International Day of Yoga was celebrated for the second consecutive year in the nation’s capital beginning with an event on the scenic grounds of the US Capitol. Continue reading Second International Day of Yoga Celebrated on US Capitol Grounds
It was a sight to behold: over 1,500 yoga enthusiasts flocked to the National Mall partaking in a demonstration and exercise set against the majestic backdrop of the Washington Monument, on the UN-designated and eagerly-awaited first International Day of Yoga. Continue reading First International Day of Yoga Celebrated in Washington
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