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United News of India
3 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Mann Ki Baat: PM highlights public health gains, grassroots change, dwells on Emergency anniversary
New Delhi, June 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted India's public health milestones, growing grassroots participation and women-led development efforts, while reflecting upon the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. In the 123rd edition of his monthly talk show Mann ki Baat, PM Modi recalled the nationwide enthusiasm surrounding the 10th International Yoga Day, observed on June 21. He noted in detail the wide-scale participation across the country and abroad, with the headline events in Visakhapatnam witnessing three lakh people perform yoga, and 2,000 tribal students conducting 108 Surya Namaskars. Similar events were held in Telangana (featuring 3,000 Divyang participants), on the Chenab Bridge in J&K, aboard Indian Naval ships, and in cities across the world including New York and Paris, Modi said while stressing that 'this time the theme was also very special, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. This is not just a slogan; it is a direction which makes us realize the essence of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. I am sure, the grandeur of this year's Yoga Day will certainly inspire more and more people to adopt yoga.' He lauded the World Health Organisation's recent declaration of India as Trachoma-free, attributing the achievement to improved sanitation and access to clean drinking water under initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission. He also cited an ILO (International Labour Organisation) report which states that over 64% of India's population now benefits from some form of social protection, up from fewer than 25 crore beneficiaries in 2015. Nearly 95 crore people are now covered by welfare schemes — a figure the PM described as indicative of saturation-based governance. Referring to women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Telangana, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister commended grassroots entrepreneurship and health awareness efforts, such as millet-based products and low-cost sanitary pads. Marking 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency (1975–77), Modi played archival audio clips of former PM Morarji Desai, Babu Jagjivan Ram, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing the period as one of repression. He recalled the suspension of civil liberties, arrests under MISA, media censorship and judicial curbs, and lauded the people's resistance that led to the restoration of democracy. 'We countrymen have observed the 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'. We should always remember all those people who fought the Emergency with fortitude. This inspires us to remain constantly vigilant to keep our Constitution strong and enduring,' he added. Other segments highlighted the Bodoland CEM Football Cup in Assam as he talked about footballers like Halicharan Narzary and Durga Boro who were mentioned as symbols of youth aspiration and transformation in a region once marked by conflict. Referring to young footballers from Bodoland who have risen to national prominence despite limited resources, the PM noted that their journeys were marked by perseverance and resilience. 'Many of them practised with limited resources; many forged their way through difficult circumstances, and today many young children of the country kickstart their dreams, inspired by their names,' he said. Emphasising the importance of fitness and well-being, Modi reiterated one of his earlier suggestions for tackling rising obesity by reducing oil consumption by 10% in daily diets. 'When you're fit, you will be more super hit in life,' he remarked, highlighting concerns over lifestyle-related health issues. The PM also touched upon the spiritual and community dimensions of religious yatras, referring to the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, the Amarnath Yatra from July 3, and the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, all of which he framed as symbols of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Reflecting on the overwhelming response in Vietnam to the display of Buddha's sacred relics from Nagarjunakonda (Andhra Pradesh), which drew 1.5 crore visitors across nine locations, he described it as an example of India's cultural and spiritual diplomacy, and urged citizens to visit Buddhist heritage sites within the country. Praising environmental efforts across India from Gujarat to Maharashtra, the PM mentioned Pune's Ramesh Kharmale, who spends weekends planting trees and digging trenches on the Junnar hills. He also referred to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's 'Mission for Million Trees', including a 'Sindoor Van' to honour martyrs of Operation Sindoor. In Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district's Patoda village, a Carbon neutral panchayat with zero littering, wastewater treatment, and eco-friendly cremation practices also found mention in the PM's radio speech with listeners being urged to join campaigns like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', which promotes tree plantation in a parent's name. Modi noted that July 1 marks Doctors' Day and Chartered Accountants' Day, hailing doctors as guardians of health and CAs as stewards of India's economic life. UNI AJ SSP
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Fact-Check: Are These Instagram Fitness Fads Backed by Science?
From moon-charged water to 100 Surya Namaskars a day—your Instagram feed is bursting with fitness trends. But do they actually work? Or are we sipping on pseudoscience? Welcome to Fact-check Friday, where we decode viral fitness claims with real doctors and experts. ACV has a fan club on social media—claimed to balance hormones and torch fat. But experts say: not quite. It may slow sugar spikes and help PCOS a little, but it's no miracle elixir.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Modi praises AP's commitment to yoga
Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the people of Andhra Pradesh for their enthusiastic participation in the Yogandhra initiative, which set a new Guinness World Record in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. In a social media post on Sunday, the PM praised Andhra Pradesh's commitment to integrating yoga into daily life, describing the event as a powerful symbol of collective well-being and civic spirit. Modi attended the International Yoga Day (IYD) event held in Visakhapatnam on Saturday as chief guest. The event took place along a 26-kilometre stretch from RK beach. The gathering witnessed a record-breaking 3 lakh participants performing yoga simultaneously at a single venue, surpassing the previous record of nearly 1.5 lakh set in Surat in 2023. The event also featured a synchronised performance of 108 Surya Namaskars by about 22,000 tribal students over 108 minutes, setting a second Guinness World Record for cultural inclusivity and coordinated participation. "Yoga brings people together, once again! Compliments to the people of Andhra Pradesh for the manner in which they have strengthened the movement to make yoga a part of their lives. The Yogandhra initiative and the programme in Visakhapatnam, which I also took part in, will always motivate many people towards good health and well-being," wrote the Prime Minister on social media in response to a post by Guinness World Records. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NYC Hotel Smartphone Booking | Bookmark Now! | New York City Hotel Booking | Mill Canyon Road Click Here Undo The event had secured two Guinness World Records and also earned 21 World Book of Records entries. Responding to a Guinness World Records' post on the records, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that the achievement belongs to every citizen of Andhra Pradesh. "I thank each and every one of you who made this possible. Your enthusiasm and dedication have been truly inspiring. This record shows what we can accomplish when we unite with a purpose. congratulations to everyone!," said Naidu. State IT minister Nara Lokesh said, "And we did it! Heartfelt thanks to all the participants, TDP leaders and cadre, government officials, and everyone who contributed to achieving this remarkable feat."
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Surya Namaskar, Hubballi to Ho Chi Minh
HUBBALLI: In the land of Ho Chi Minh, a quiet revolution is taking shape, asana by asana. For the last 10 years a group of seven men from Hubballi has been spreading the message of yoga. Working as yoga mentors, Rajeev Kumar Somaraddi, Santosh Umachagi, Muttappa Umachagi, Iranna Matad, Devaraj Devadiga, Appu Parangi, and Venkatesh have trained over one lakh people in the last 10 years. They teach mostly in Ho Chi Minh City and Bien Hoa. 'It has been almost 10 years we have been teaching yoga here. It has been a very good response from the people here. The people perform yoga here regularly,' said Somaraddi. On International Yoga Day, the Hubba'li mentors performed yoga in front of an enthralled audience. A walkathon was held in Ho Chi Minh City. Participants performed 100 Surya Namaskars in the morning and evening. A native of Kundgol near Hubballi, Somaraddi learnt yoga at Shivananda Math during their high school days. Once a passion, yoga is now their profession. Stating that the people of Vietnam love yoga and nearly 90 per cent of them perform yoga regularly, Somaraddi said that Vietnamese students participate in international competitions. 'People here are health conscious and maintain their level of fitness,' he said. 'Celebration of International Yoga Day was needed to create awareness about yoga. It is a necessity for the present generation,' he said. 'People from different walks of life, engineers, doctors, professors and students, have learnt yoga here. I taught yoga to immigrants from Australia, the US and Russia in Vietnam,' he added.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga not just exercise but a way of life: Minister
1 2 Udupi: "The entire world has adopted India's health traditions. Everyone should incorporate yoga into their daily routine and practice it for at least 30 minutes a day," said district minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day celebration held on Saturday at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Ajjarkad, the minister emphasised that yoga brings true joy and mental peace. "I have been practising yoga for the last 25 years, which helped me work long hours a day. In today's fast-paced world, yoga is a necessity. I used to do 25 to 50 Surya Namaskars daily," she said. Further, she said that yoga is not just an exercise or breathing techniques, it is a way of healthy living. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has successfully shared the significance of yoga with the world," she added. At the Rajangana at Sri Krishna Mutt, celebration was held under the aegis of Paryaya Sri Puthige Mutt and Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Udupi, with a live demonstration by Paryaya Puthige Seer Sri Sugunendra Thirtha Swami. The event was inaugurated by Junior Seer Sri Sushreendra Thirtha Swamiji. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the day under the global theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' The event was organised by the Division of Yoga, Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR), and took place at the Indoor Futsal Court, Marena Sports Complex, Manipal. The event commenced with a yoga practice session guided by Dr Annapoorna K., professor and head, division of yoga, MAHE. Participants engaged in guided yoga asanas, pranayama, and relaxation techniques aimed at improving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
