Saudi Arabia declares Yoga as sports activity

The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under Saudi Ministry of trade and industry. This means that anyone in Saudi Arabia who wants to practice can ..

India is hosting 21st World Congress of Mental Health (WCMH) 2017

The 21st World Congress of Mental Health has started in New Delhi with theme “Partnerships for Mental Health” on November 2, 2017, which is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health in partnership with Caring Foundation and other institutions. ..

2017 International Conference on Yoga

M Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President of India, has inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Yoga in New Delhi with theme “Yoga for Wellness”on October 10, 2017. The 2-day conference is being organized by the Ministry of AYUSH as a ..

India’s first world peace university come up in Maharashtra

The Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MITWPU), the first of its kind in India, has recently inaugurated by chief minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis in Pune. The purpose of the university is to visualize education through a holistic ..

Indian Political Thought – Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was a prominent Indian philosopher, spiritual leader, and reformer. His teachings have had a deep impact on Indian society and beyond. Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, he was originally named Narendranath Datta. His life was marked ..

Indian Political Thought: Sri Aurobindo

Sri Aurobindo Ghose, commonly known as Sri Aurobindo, was a prominent Indian philosopher, nationalist leader, yogi, and poet. Born on August 15, 1872, in Kolkata, he deeply influenced Indian political thought and spirituality. His works and teachings continue to resonate ..

Indian Political Thought – Kabir

Kabir, a prominent figure in Indian political thought, emerged during the 15th century as a mystic poet-saint. His contributions to spirituality and social reform remain in contemporary discourse. He was a key player in the Bhakti movement, advocating for devotion ..

Paryushan in Jainism

Paryushan is most important Jain festival which is celebrated in the months of August-September. It is also known as Pajjosavana. It means “abiding, coming together”. The followers take vows and observe fasts with intensity at par with monasticism. The date ..