Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on athletes participating in the inaugural 'World Yogasana Championship' to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry's 'Yoga 365' campaign when they return to their home countries.
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) At least four more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 605 since March 15 this year amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the global acceptance of yoga, recalling that 190 countries had supported India's proposal at the United Nations for the establishment of the 'International Yoga Day' nearly a decade ago.
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Yogasana could eventually secure a place in international multi-sport competitions, including the Olympics, as he virtually inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad.
Los Angeles, June 4 (IANS) Actress Emilia Clarke, who suffered brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, has reflected on how difficult it is for survivors of the terrifying health scares.
Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) At least seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 601 since March 15 this year, local media reported.
Kanpur, June 3 (IANS) The Adani Foundation and the Anushkaa Foundation on Wednesday announced a three-year partnership to support treatment and follow-up care for more than 10,000 children affected by clubfoot across five states through public healthcare systems.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday urged young people to make cycling a part of their daily lives, saying the habit promotes health, fitness and environmental sustainability, as World Bicycle Day was marked with cyclothons and awareness events across the country.
Washington, June 2 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp criticism from Senate Democrats on Tuesday over foreign aid cuts, Congressional oversight and the administration's handling of a growing Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Raipur, June 2 (IANS) Chirayu health scheme, a joint initiative of the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government, is proving to be a boon for poor and needy families, particularly those residing in remote hinterlands.
