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International Yoga Day: Millions of people bend and twist their bodies
India | Jun 22, 2015, 09:43 AM ISTNew Delhi: Millions across the planet joined to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Yoga on June 21, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and
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Rain in Delhi minutes after yoga event ended
India | Jun 21, 2015, 10:29 AM ISTNew Delhi: It began to rain in Delhi just minutes after a record-breaking yoga event ended at the Rajpath on Sunday.It was a cloudy Sunday morning in the national capital, with rainfall in some areas
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Record-breaking yoga event at Rajpath
India | Jun 21, 2015, 07:57 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a record-breaking attempt, an estimated 37,000 people took part in a yoga session at Rajpath here on Sunday to mark the International Yoga Day, officials said.Ayush ministry officials said they had expected
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International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads the celebrations
India | Jun 21, 2015, 05:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the first International Yoga Day celebrations in the country defining yoga as a means to train the human mind to begin a new era of peace and
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World Yoga Day: Three world-records to be set on D-day
World | Jun 21, 2015, 07:33 AM ISTNew Delhi: As the world celebrates the International Yoga Day, several records would be made at the Rajpath today.Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the function from 6:40 am onwards at Rajpath. Around 37,000 people attended
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Yoga day: 'Operation DOGA' sniffer detects IED
India | Jun 20, 2015, 09:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: A special breed of sniffer dog, a member of 'Operation DOGA' sanitisation exercise, today detected an improvised bomb planted by security agencies near the venue of the International Yoga Day celebrations at Rajpath
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Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia invited to attend Yoga Day celebrations at Rajpath
India | Jun 20, 2015, 07:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia will be taking part in the International Yoga Day celebrations set to take place in Rajpath tomorrow.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick-start
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International Yoga Day: PM Modi to lead function at Rajpath from 6:40am onwards
National | Jun 20, 2015, 05:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: International Yoga Day is all set to be celebrated at Rajpath in Delhi tomorrow in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Around 37,000 people are expected to attend the majestic event.The government is
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Yoga Day security arrangements 'at par with Republic Day event'
India | Jun 20, 2015, 12:14 AM ISTNew Delhi: Thirty companies of security personnel will guard Rajpath and surrounding areas on International Yoga Day as elaborate security arrangements have been made for the June 21 celebration.Around 5,000 armed security personnel including Delhi
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5,000 central forces' troops to join International Yoga Day event at Rajpath
India | Jun 19, 2015, 03:29 PM ISTNew Delhi: Over 5,000 paramilitary troops will join ranks with other enthusiasts to perform 'asanas' on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations at Rajpath here.The largest contingent comprising 1,200 personnel each is
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Thousands participate in rehearsal for Yoga Day at Rajpath
India | Jun 19, 2015, 02:59 PM ISTNew Delhi: Thousands of participants today descended on Rajpath to perform various ‘asanas' during a rehearsal for the International Yoga Day on Sunday. Officials of AYUSH Ministry which is the coordinating ministry for the event
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'Op Doga' launched to secure Yoga Day event at Rajpath
India | Jun 18, 2015, 10:46 AM ISTDelhi: Security agencies have launched a special operation, codenamed 'DOGA' - combining the words 'dog' and 'yoga', by deploying trained canine squads to sanitise and ensure fool-proof security at the venue of the International Yoga
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International Yoga Day: India to lead world from Rajpath
India | Jun 08, 2015, 06:37 AM ISTNew Delhi: Hundreds of thousands of health enthusiasts from 193 countries will perform various 'asanas' (yogic postures) at different places across the globe with some 35,000 to 40,000 people who would lead the celebrations from
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Majority of non-BJP ruled states unrepresented at R-Day
National | Jan 26, 2015, 03:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: Majority of non-BJP ruled states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, were among the 13 states that went unrepresented in showcasing their heritage through tableaux at the 66th Republic Day
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R-Day: Tableaux offer glimpse of country's diversity
India | Jan 26, 2015, 12:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: Colourful tableaux from 16 states and some government departments at the 66th Republic Day parade today showcased the cultural diversity and unique programmes being implemented across the country.From Channapatna toys of Karnataka to
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Unprecedented security cover in national capital for Republic Day celebrations
India | Jan 26, 2015, 10:51 AM ISTNew Delhi: The national capital was today wrapped in unprecedented security blanket for the 66th Republic Day celebrations which was graced by US President Barack Obama as the Chief Guest.A seven-layer security ring has been
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Google doodle celebrates India's 66th Republic Day
India | Jan 26, 2015, 11:19 AM ISTNew Delhi: As India celebrates its 66th Republic Day today, internet giant Google on its homepage portrayed Rajpath, where the annual Republic Day parade takes place, to mark the occasion.The doodle shows a tableau decorated
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India displays military might on 66th R-Day in presence of chief guest Barack Obama
India | Jan 26, 2015, 02:43 PM ISTNew Delhi: India is celebrating its 66th Republic Day today. The main function was held at Rajpath in the national capital where President Pranab Mukherjee unfurled the tricolour and took salute of the parade.Prime Minister
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Rajpath under tight security blanket for R-Day celebrations
India | Jan 25, 2015, 01:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: Tight Security arrangements have been put in place for the Republic Day celebrations tomorrow.The majestic Rajpath has been divided into 13 zones. Each zone is manned by a special team headed by a
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Republic Day parade will be of about 107-minute duration
India | Jan 23, 2015, 09:17 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Republic Day parade, which US President Barack Obama will attend as chief guest, will last a little less than two hours.The parade, that starts at Rajpath and goes upto Red Fort covering