Thursday, June 25

Blog

India hosts 12th International Yoga Day event at UN headquarters
Health

India hosts 12th International Yoga Day event at UN headquarters

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing together around 800 yoga enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to mark the global observance of the ancient Indian practice. Sharing details of the event in a post on X, the Indian Mission to the UN said, "#IndiaAtUN @IndiaUNNewYork organised the 12th #InternationalDayofYoga at @UN Headquarters today. PR @AmbHarishP highlighted the growing global reach of #Yoga at the event. UNSG @antonioguterres delivered a special message on the occasion." The event featured sessions based on the Common Yoga Protocol and an advanced yoga demonstration by the Art of Living Foundation. Yogmata Keiko Aikawa, recognised as the first female an...
Kangana Ranaut in Samay Raina’s show? Here’s what we know
Entertainment, Movies

Kangana Ranaut in Samay Raina’s show? Here’s what we know

A viral photograph featuring actress and politician Kangana Ranaut alongside comedian Samay Raina recently sparked speculation that she might appear on the second season of India’s Got Latent. The image quickly made rounds on social media, with many users claiming that Kangana had joined the show as a guest following reports of Alia Bhatt’s appearance. Fact check behind the viral picture However, the reality behind the viral picture is quite different. According to reports, the photograph is not connected to India’s Got Latent Season 2 at all. The image was taken during a separate event and has been shared out of context, leading to widespread confusion among fans and social media users. Source link
I’m a Tech Editor, and These Are the Best Early Prime Day Deals I’m Seeing
Life Style

I’m a Tech Editor, and These Are the Best Early Prime Day Deals I’m Seeing

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week, but that doesn't mean that you need to wait for tech deals. While the biggest sales will likely start during the sale itself, Amazon currently has discounts on a number of devices, including smart speakers, headphones, and smartphones. If were you planning on upgrading your tech in the near future, it's not a bad time to take a peek at Amazon's sale. Now, seeing as this is Amazon Prime Day, the biggest tech deals I'm seeing are on Amazon products, across the company's many brands. That's all fine and well if you were planning on buying Amazon stuff anyway, but I don't typically want to highlight...
Docs find woman suffering from sore throat and cough actually had neck tumour
Health

Docs find woman suffering from sore throat and cough actually had neck tumour

In a remarkable feat of surgical precision and expertise, Mumbai doctors have successfully removed a rare tumour from one of the most anatomically complex regions of the human body, "the parapharyngeal space”, offering a new lease on life to a 65-year-old woman from Mumbai who had been experiencing persistent throat symptoms and voice changes.   The woman had been suffering from a persistent sore throat and cough for nearly two months. She had also recently noticed changes in her voice. Although she did not experience pain or difficulty swallowing, doctors found an unusual swelling inside her throat during examination. Her MRI scans revealed approximately 5 cm in length tumour located in the left  parapharyngeal region, a deep area behind the throat surrounded by important nerves and majo...
Communities mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day – National
Entertainment, Movies

Communities mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day – National

OTTAWA – Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Sunday — a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and holds deep cultural significance for many Indigenous groups. It’s the culmination of Indigenous Peoples Month, which is observed every June.National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, formerly National Aboriginal Day, was proclaimed in 1996 by Gov. Gen. Romeo LeBlanc after years of advocacy from Indigenous groups.Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden will mark the day at the Rhythms of the Homeland event in Ottawa’s Minto Park. It’s being billed as a celebration of Métis food, music and dance. ...
Yoga has become truly universal, says UN chief Antonio Guterres
Health

Yoga has become truly universal, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

Commemorating the International Day of Yoga, UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that from its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal, helping millions of all faiths. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN marked the 12th International Day of Yoga at the world body's headquarters on Thursday on the theme of ''Yoga for Healthy Ageing''.  Vibrant yoga mats were neatly arranged at the North Lawns of the UN headquarters in the vicinity of the iconic Gandhi statue, as yoga practitioners, diplomats, UN officials, members of the diplomatic corps and the Indian-American community participated in the Yoga Day celebrations.  On the stage, a special banner announcing India's candidature as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term was also display...
Walmart’s Big Summer Sale Is Ready to Take on Prime Day
Life Style

Walmart’s Big Summer Sale Is Ready to Take on Prime Day

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Walmart isn't taking this year's Amazon Prime Day sale sitting down. The retailer has announced plans for this year's Walmart Summer Deals promotion, which will kick off the day before Amazon's big annual sale. Walmart held a major sale alongside last year's Prime Day, too—it seems mega-retailers competing with Amazon have become as much of a tradition as Prime Day itself. Here is what you can expect from Walmart Summer Deals this year.What is the Walmart Summer Deals sale?Walmart Summer Deals is Walmart's answer to Amazon's Prime Day. It is both an in-store and online sale, with deals to be had on most things that Walmart sells (save for groceries). Although the name might vary a bit from year to year, Walmart hosts a...
Samay Raina shuts down joke linked to Rs 370 biryani row
Entertainment, Movies

Samay Raina shuts down joke linked to Rs 370 biryani row

Comedian Samay Raina is earning praise online after a recent episode of India's Got Latent featured him calling out a misogynistic remark linked to the viral Rs 370 biryani controversy that sparked widespread outrage earlier this month. Rs 370 biryani row The incident traces back to a stand-up show by comedian Pranit More, where an audience member narrated a story about spending Rs 370 on a chicken biryani during a date and then suggested that he was entitled to something in return from the woman. The comment was widely criticised for appearing to glorify coercive and non-consensual behaviour, triggering backlash across social media and prompting intervention from the National Commission for Women (NCW). Source link
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO break silence in first comments since divorce – National
Entertainment, Movies

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO break silence in first comments since divorce – National

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have broken their silence following the news that the country singer filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage. During a Thursday episode of her Dumb Blonde Podcast, Bunnie XO opened up to listeners about the argument that led to Jelly Roll ultimately filing the divorce papers.Bunnie XO, whose real name is Alisha DeFord, said that she and the 41-year-old singer have “never really been good at having disagreements and they tended to hold things in, which she said was “a recipe for disaster.” 5:24 Star Search is back with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll, Chrissy Teigen, and Anthony Anderson as judges She said...
AIIMS Bhopal to mark International Yoga Day with focus on preventive healthcare
Health

AIIMS Bhopal to mark International Yoga Day with focus on preventive healthcare

AIIMS Bhopal will celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a special programme centred on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, underlining the growing importance of yoga in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being across all stages of life.  The event will be organised by the Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Interventions through Yoga (CCMBIY–CCRYN) at AIIMS Bhopal. As part of the observance, a mass yoga session will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in front of Kautilya Bhawan on the institute’s campus, bringing together students, faculty members, healthcare professionals and members of the public. According to AIIMS Bhopal, this year’s theme reflects the crucial role yoga can play in ensuring healthy and active ageing amid rising life expectancy and the gr...