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A text dating back to early medieval India considers yoga an activity that can lead to the liberation of one's soul or 'moksha' Current Affairs News : Yoga has been India’s answer to fancy fitness regimes followed in the west. It has spread to all parts of the world to such an extent that we celebrate the International   Yoga Day.   Almost every Indian city has something planned to celebrate on this day. While the Prime Minister practices yoga in Dehradun with over 50,000 people, Vice-President Venkiah Naidu will be the chief guest at a   yoga day   event in Mumbai. Yoga day   is being celebrated in other locations like Hyderabad too. But here’s the irony- Yoga must be done in a secluded place, says the Kurma Purana (Kurma Purana Part II, translated by Ganesh Vasudeo Tagare, published by Motilal Banarsidaas in 1982), an early medieval Indian text. It lays down few more rules for the practice of yoga. The text has prescribed specific locations where...

For many in India Inc, it is business as usual. Many companies are organising any event. But then there are those who would wake up early and perform asanas. Current Affairs News : Many in India Inc. might not wake up early this year along with Prime Minister   Narendra   Modi   to perform asanas on the fourth edition of International   Yoga   Day. Unlike last few years, when corporate India, startup communities, ecommerce and fintech players went all out by organising   yoga   meets with professional instructors and giving out free   yoga   mats and branded sportswear, this time the excitement seems to be pallid even though there are exceptions. For quite a few, it is business as usual. Many companies are organising any event. “It takes a lot of time to organise an event as one has to rally employees, which is a lot of effort. Not everyone is ready to come early in the morning, plus the weather is quite warm and by the time eve...