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Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
How the world celebrated International Yoga Day 2025: From UN to Times Square
Yoga mats unfolded in parks and plazas as the sun rose across continents on June 21 — from Times Square to UN headquarters, London's Strand, and living rooms across the world. The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated across the globe today with largescale gatherings, virtual events, and official messages promoting well-being and global harmony. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. Here's how countries across the world are marking the day: A special guided meditation session was hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on the North Lawns of the UN headquarters in New York. According to PTI, The event drew over 1,200 yoga practitioners, diplomats, UN officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and the diaspora community. #IndiaAtUN Celebration of health and overall well-being! @IndiaUNNewYork organized the 11th #InternationalDayofYoga at @UN Headquarters today. This year's theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. PR @AmbHarishP mentioned in his remarks that the global resonance of Yoga has… — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) June 21, 2025 India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, in his welcome address, said: 'In caring for ourselves, we begin to care for Earth, reflecting the enduring Indian ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the whole world is one family,' Physician Dr. Deepak Chopra led the guided mediation session. UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his official message said: 'The International Day of Yoga recognizes the ancient practice's unmatched power to deliver healing, inner peace and physical, spiritual and mental well-being.' He added: 'With roots in India but now embraced worldwide by people of all faiths and cultures, yoga unites people with its values of balance, mindfulness and peace with people and planet alike… On this important day, let us all be inspired by yoga's timeless values and its call for a more peaceful and harmonious future.' In the UK, hundreds of people gathered at an iconic square on the Strand in London for a yoga session organised by the High Commission of India in partnership with King's College London. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami opened the event by reading a message from King Charles III: 'The theme of this year's day, Yoga for One Earth, One Health, reminds us how vitally important it is that the world comes together to secure a happy and healthy future for present and future generations.' 🧘♀️ The 11th #InternationalDayOfYoga was celebrated today at the iconic Strand, London! Yoga enthusiasts gathered for open and free yoga session hosted by @HCI_London & @KingsCollegeLon under this year's theme: 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.' #IDY2025… — India in the UK (@HCI_London) June 20, 2025 Quoting the King, he added: 'Initiatives like the International Day of Yoga provide an opportunity to celebrate a practice and philosophy that means so much to so many. Year on year, Yoga is increasing in popularity across the United Kingdom, with millions of people in our country reaping its benefits. Yoga is a powerful means of enabling anyone to improve their physical and mental health and fosters a sense of wellbeing and togetherness within communities.' The event opened with 'Drums of India' by Bhavan UK, followed by Surya Namaskar, Iyengar Yoga, and sessions led by Heartfulness UK, Art of Living, and Isha Foundation. The evening ended with 'Samagam', a yoga-dance performance. Consulate General of India in New York, in collaboration with Times Square Alliance, hosted the 11th International Day of Yoga at Times Square. The day-long celebration, known as 'Solstice at Times Square', featured seven yoga sessions with about 10,000 participants from across nationalities, as per reports by PTI. Acclaimed actor Anupam Kher was also present at the event. CGI New York, in collaboration with @TimesSquareNYC, hosted a vibrant Yoga Session at the iconic Crossroads of the World – Times Square! Here are a few more glimpses from this energizing celebration of wellness and unity. #YogaforOneEarthOneHealth@MEAIndia @AnupamPKher… — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 20, 2025 The Consulate is also organising a month-long celebration of International Day of Yoga in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Connecticut. The day also saw global digital participation as well, as New York City's Department of Parks and Recreation held sessions like 'Rise & Shine Flow.' The organisation asked participants to ''join from wherever you are and connect with a global community honoring yoga's power to uplift and unite.' Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading celebrations on International Yoga Day from Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh said on Saturday: 'Unfortunately, today, the entire world is going through some tension and unrest. Instability has been increasing in many regions. In such times, Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, balance, and become whole again.' (With inputs from PTI)
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Waters Treaty by inflicting 3 wars: India at UN
NEW DELHI: Pakistan has violated the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India since the treaty came into effect in 1960, India said at the UN to counter what it described as disinformation being carried out by Pakistan over New Delhi's decision to put the IWT in abeyance. India had always acted as a responsible upper riparian state, Indian ambassador P Harish said, adding it was Pakistan that had continued to violate the 1960 treaty. He also highlighted several aspects to expose disinformation and explain why India has finally announced that the treaty will be in abeyance "until Pakistan, which is a global epicentre of terror, credibly & irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism". "In the last four decades, over 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks," he said. India: Pak has consistently blocked any changes to infra & provisions First, Indian ambassador P Harish said, India had entered into the treaty 65-years-ago in good faith and, as the preamble of the treaty says, in spirit of goodwill and friendship. "Throughout these six-and-a-half decades, Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Thousands of Indians lost lives in terror attacks, "the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month," Harish said, adding that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism in India sought to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony and economic prosperity. Second, Harish said that in these 65 years, far-reaching fundamental changes had taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change and demographic change. "However, Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which is permissible under the treaty. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul navigation project in J&K," he said. Third, he cited Pakistan's reluctance to discuss modifications of the treaty on several occasions in past two years. "Pakistan's obstructionist approach continues to prevent the exercise of full utilisation of legitimate rights by India," he added.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India defends suspension of Indus Water Treaty at UN; cites Pak hostility, 'outdated' clauses
NEW DELHI: India has rebutted Pakistan's claims at the United Nations regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), accusing Islamabad of repeatedly violating the spirit of the agreement through decades of hostility, including wars and state-sponsored terrorism. India also cited that the decades-old water-sharing pact is misaligned with present-day realities, including the urgent need for clean energy, the impacts of climate change, and shifting demographic pressures. Speaking at a UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on 'Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives,' India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, said, "We are constrained to respond to the disinformation being carried out by the delegation of Pakistan with regard to the Indus Waters Treaty. India has always acted in a responsible manner as an upper riparian state." Harish said that the 1960 treaty, which was entered into in good faith, had been undermined by Pakistan's consistent aggression. "Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India," he said, referencing the recent April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 civilians dead.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Violated Spirit Of Indus Waters Treaty Through Terror: India At UNSC
India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Waters Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to ensure its safety. 'Despite this, India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity,' said India's Permanent Representative P Harish, responding to what he said were Pakistan's campaign of disinformation about New Delhi suspending the treaty. 'India has finally announced that the Treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan, which is a global epicenter of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism. It is clear that it is Pakistan that remains in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty and not India,' he said. After the massacre of 26 people by Pakistan-based terrorists last month, India said it was suspending the treaty reached in 1960 under the aegis of the World Bank to provide Pakistan with a consistent share of the water from the Indus and its allied water resources. Speaking at an informal meeting of the Security Council on protecting water in armed conflict, Harish outlined the problems that have arisen since the treaty was signed. 'Far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change', he said. While the technology for dam infrastructure improved to ensure safety and more efficient water use, 'some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns'. He said that New Delhi formally asked Islamabad on several occasions in the last two years to discuss modifications to the treaty, to no avail. 'Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which are permissible under the treaty,' Harish said. Harish emphasised that while the fundamental basis of the treaty laid out in its preamble is a spirit of goodwill and friendship, Pakistan has inflicted on India three wars and thousands of terror attacks. He added that these cynical acts continue to endanger our projects' safety and civilians' lives. "In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty through terror: India
United Nations: India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Water Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to ensure its safety. 'Despite this, India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity,' said India's Permanent Representative P Harish, responding to what he said were Pakistan's campaign of disinformation about New Delhi suspending the treaty. 'India has finally announced that the Treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan, which is a global epicentre of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism. It is clear that it is Pakistan which remains in violation of the Indus Water Treaty and not India,' he said. After the massacre of 26 people by Pakistan-based terrorists last month, India said it was suspending the treaty reached in 1960 under the aegis of the World Bank to provide Pakistan a consistent share of the water from the Indus and its allied water resources. Speaking at an informal meeting of the Security Council on protecting water in armed conflict, Harish outlined the problems that have arisen since the treaty was signed. 'Far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change', he said. While the technology for dam infrastructure improved to ensure safety and more efficient water use, 'some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns'. He said that New Delhi formally asked Islamabad on several occasions in the last two years to discuss modifications of the treaty to no avail. 'Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which are permissible under the treaty,' Harish said. Harish emphasised that while the fundamental basis of the treaty laid out in its preamble is a spirit of goodwill and friendship, Pakistan has inflicted on India three wars and thousands of terror attacks. He added that these cynical acts continue to endanger the safety of our projects and the lives of civilians. "In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
