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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
SC tells Isha Foundation to seek Deli HC relief against magazine's defamatory reports
New Delhi, July 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court today directed Sadhguru's Isha Foundation to approach the Delhi High Court for its plea seeking to restrain Tamil media outlet Nakkheeran Publications from publishing allegedly defamatory content against it. The court also directed Nakkheeran to raise its contentions, including the issue of maintainability, in the Delhi High Court. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi disposed of the transfer petition filed by Nakkheeran Publications as well as the interlocutory application filed by Isha Foundation in the matter. Nakkheeran Publications had filed a petition in the Supreme Court to transfer the Rs. 3 crore defamation suit against it in the Delhi High Court to Chennai High Court. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Isha Foundation, argued that despite a defamation suit pending before the Delhi High Court, Nakkheeran continued publishing defamatory material, including allegations of organ trade against the Foundation. Isha Foundation opposed the transfer of the case to Chennai, stating that such grounds were impermissible. On the other hand, Senior Advocate R Balasubramaniam, representing Nakkheeran, submitted that Isha Foundation secured listing of its application without notice to the respondent and was seeking the same relief that had already been denied by the Delhi High Court. He argued that the question of jurisdiction should be decided first. 'For the last 8 months, they have been happy because there is no injunction granted to them. But in my petition, they are seeking the same relief which was denied by High Court… the next date is in August,' he submitted. Justice Kant observed that grounds such as lack of jurisdiction may not justify transfer of the suit. He suggested that Nakkheeran raise these issues before the Delhi High Court through an application under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC. Accepting the bench's suggestion, Balasubramaniam withdrew the transfer petition, resulting in the disposal of Isha Foundation's interlocutory application as well. Last year, Isha Foundation filed a Rs. 3 crore defamation suit against Nakkheeran Publications in the Delhi High Court, alleging that its publications tarnished the Foundation's reputation. In response, Nakkheeran Publications filed a transfer petition before the Supreme Court seeking to shift the defamation case to Chennai. During the hearing, Rohatgi highlighted that Nakkheeran continued its 'vilification campaign' on social media despite the pending suit, adding, 'We are a charitable organisation with disciples all across the world… today, on social media, he's going on and on…' The Supreme Court, however, clarified that the Delhi High Court should decide the pending applications of both parties expeditiously. UNI SNG SSP
India.com
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
Meet Sadhguru From His Initial Days- Know About His Love For Luxurious Cars And Bikes; Educational Qualification And List Of Expensive Assets
photoDetails english 2930399 Updated:Jul 11, 2025, 06:12 PM IST Meet Sadhguru 1 / 9 Widely known as Sadhguru, Jaggi Vasudev is a revered spiritual guide and the visionary founder of the Isha Foundation. Established in 1992, the foundation runs an ashram and yoga center dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, education, and holistic well-being. An accomplished author, Sadhguru has penned influential books such as Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny. Initiatives and Accolades 2 / 9 Beyond the realm of spirituality, Sadhguru is celebrated for his passionate environmental work. Notable initiatives include Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and Project GreenHands—efforts that have positioned him as a global voice for ecological sustainability. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2017, one of India's highest civilian honors. Roots and Personal Life 3 / 9 Born as Jagadish Vasudev into a Telugu-speaking family, he was the youngest of five children. His father, Dr. B.V. Vasudev, served as an ophthalmologist at the Mysuru Railway Hospital and played a significant role in shaping his early life. In 1984, Sadhguru married Vijikumari, and they had a daughter, Radhe. Sadly, his wife passed away in 1997. In 2014, Radhe married classical vocalist Sandeep Narayan. Education and Career Path 4 / 9 Sadhguru earned a degree in English literature from the University of Mysore. Early in his career, he dabbled in poultry farming before shifting to the construction industry with his venture, Buildaids. However, a profound spiritual experience on the Chamundi Hill in 1982 altered the course of his life. He conducted his first yoga class in 1983 in Mysuru, marking the beginning of his spiritual mission. A Taste for Luxury Vehicles 5 / 9 Sadhguru's multifaceted personality is reflected in his affinity for luxury automobiles. During the Rally for Rivers campaign, he notably drove a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG worth ₹2.44 crore, powered by a 5461cc V8 twin-turbo engine delivering 551hp and 760Nm of torque. On Two Wheels: BMW and Ducati 6 / 9 He also owns a BMW K 1600 GT, priced at ₹29.98 lakh, known for its robust 1.6-litre six-cylinder engine. In addition, he's been spotted riding the Ducati Multistrada 1260—a high-performance Italian motorcycle equipped with semi-active suspension and a quick shifter, valued at ₹21.42 lakh, reportedly. The Isha Foundation's Mission and Growth 7 / 9 Located near the Velliangiri Mountains in Coimbatore, the Isha Yoga Centre—founded in 1994—remains at the heart of Sadhguru's activities. The center continues to thrive, thanks to a combination of volunteer support and diverse financial contributions. Style and Sophistication 8 / 9 Renowned for his understated yet sophisticated style, Sadhguru has been seen wearing elegant timepieces like the vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Cavalry and the Swiss-made Cartier Pasha Seatimer—both gifts that echo his influence and refined taste, reportedly. Influence and Legacy 9 / 9 Sadhguru's teachings and initiatives continue to resonate with millions across the globe, including prominent figures such as R. Madhavan, Ajay Devgn, Kangana Ranaut, Will Smith, and Juhi Chawla. By seamlessly blending ancient yogic wisdom with contemporary life challenges, Sadhguru remains a powerful voice in shaping conversations around inner transformation and planetary well-being.
Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Sadhguru Pinpoints America's Drinking Water Problems
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Despite being one of the richest nations on Earth, the United States is struggling to provide all its citizens with clean drinking water—a situation that Indian yogi and mystic Sadhguru calls not just an oversight, but "a crime." "The United States of America is the place in the world which should never have any issue about drinking water," he said. "But there are issues with water because we have learned to contaminate everything." In an interview with Newsweek, Sadhguru, who has become known for his large-scale environmental campaigns, challenged the country to rethink its approach to providing this most basic of human needs. Earlier this year, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its Report Card for America's Infrastructure, giving drinking water a grade of C- and wastewater infrastructure a D+, grades that have not changed since 2021. "Access to safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water is not a given for all Americans," John Griffith, incoming CEO of the water and wastewater utility company American Water, wrote for Newsweek in May. The U.S. is 15th in Yale University's Environmental Performance Index, lagging behind the United Kingdom, Finland, Switzerland and Germany, which ranked joint first. This is despite the fact that the U.S. ranks among the top five countries globally in terms of total renewable freshwater resources, with 9,500 cubic meters of renewable water per capita. For comparison, India, which has a population of 1.2 billion, has just 1.5 thousand cubic meters of renewable water per capita, according to World Atlas records. "Water quality in United United States not being good is a crime," Sadhguru said. "Because for 330 million people they have more water than most nations can ever imagine." Sadhguru went on to blame "industrialization and the overuse of fertilization and pesticides" for the problems. He told a story from when he embarked on a 10,000-mile motorcycle journey across the U.S. to delve into the spiritual heritage of Native American cultures and raise awareness with his Isha Foundation. Sadhguru spoke about how when he would stop to drink water from a river or a stream we warned not to, with people telling him that "it's all poison, there is lead in it, there is mercury in it." "Flowing water—why is it poisonous?" he asked. "Even if I put poison, it should go away, unless I am continuously putting poison into it." Sadhguru speaking during an interview with Newsweek at the Taj Hotel in London, on July 3. Sadhguru speaking during an interview with Newsweek at the Taj Hotel in London, on July 3. Isha Foundation PFAS (Forever Chemicals) In recent years, particular attention among public health campaigners has focused on PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) chemicals, otherwise known as "forever chemicals," which can lead to cancers, ulcerative colitis, and other serious health conditions such as hormone disruption and impaired immune systems. Last spring, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under former President Joe Biden introduced new federal limits on six of these "forever chemicals," added to everyday products to repel oil and water. Public water systems are expected to monitor these chemicals for three years and be fully compliant by 2029. The American Chemistry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers have filed a court order challenging these levels, arguing that it "significantly underestimates nationwide costs, does not take into account the latest PFAS data, and will add to affordability challenges for many households." The Biden administration put $9 billion into his Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dedicated to address PFAS and other contaminants in drinking water but critics have questioned who will fund the treatments required to meet these new containment levels. The American Water Works Association, a nonprofit working to improve water quality and supply, predicted in June 2024 it will cost about $40 billion (between $2.5 and $3.5 billion a year) to operate and maintain water treatment systems. "The whole world is talking economy," Sadhguru said. "When all of us are asking our elected governments—the only thing that matters is how much money I have, naturally they will think of marketing and whatever the market forces will decide." "We have to reframe the life value itself," he added. "What is most valuable for human beings? Now I'm saying, you being joyful, loving, ecstatic is more important." "Over 70 percent of your body is water," Sadhguru later continued. "If you don't keep your waters happy and sweet you will not be sweet either." Agriculture Sadhguru went on to warn about the agriculture industry. "The fertilizer that I put in my land goes into the river water or the lake or whatever—it is contaminated seriously," he said. "That part of it can only be handled if you have enough vegetation, that is tree-based vegetation," he added. "If you don't have enough strong vegetation it will not absorb, it will naturally go to groundwater and river water." "Groundwater will be worse," Sadhguru said, "if river water is so contaminated, you can imagine what the well water will be." Many environmental campaigners have long called for stricter restrictions on pesticides used in farming, but this, like many other environmental debates in America, often leads to a desire for environmental action competing with a desire to reduce regulatory burdens and promote agricultural productivity. For example, a highly anticipated report from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission is expected to be released soon, looking at the ramifications of the American lifestyle, including the medications prescribed to people and the food served to children at school. Some farmers and Republicans are worried about what this report might say about glyphosate, the ingredient commonly used in pesticides sprayed on crops. "I hope there is nothing in the MAHA report that jeopardizes the food supply or the livelihood of farmers," Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley told the Senate in May, saying multiple farmers had reached out to him to voice their concerns. The month before, a group of 79 Republicans made a similar plea to Kennedy in a letter, arguing that without glyphosate, agricultural "yields and quantity are negatively impacted." "There's a reason why we still use it: It works," Missouri farmer Blake Hurst said at the time. Kennedy has denied that the report will harm farming, saying: "There's not a single word in them that should worry the American farmer. We are not going to do anything to jeopardize that business model." When asked what Sadhguru would say to Americans nervous about environmental restrictions, he said: "The thing is that with every administration the whole thinking shifts as if the facts have shifted." "Facts have not shifted," he said, "but politics will shift according to one's needs, the narratives keep changing." "A few facts have to be ascertained," Sadhguru continued, "which I don't think has happened in a very conclusive way. It needs to happen, though." "It's very important a few facts are established," he said, "other opinions we can have about it—fundamental facts must be established without doubt, then people will respond to it in a more positive way." Sadhguru went on: "Right now, I don't think that's been done in the United States, mainly because the population and land equation is very good for them. They can afford to deny a whole lot of things." Sadhguru's Message to Americans In the simplest terms, Sadhguru's ultimate message to Americans is to "fix vegetation, it'll fix the soil," which he says will in turn fix the quality of water. He cited one of New York City's initiatives as an example. The city avoided building a water filtration plant, which would have lost more than $8 billion, by investing $1.5 billion into forests surrounding New York City's Catskill, Delaware, and Croton reservoirs that drain into their water supply systems. "There is no better filtration system then the soil itself," said Sadhguru, who also runs a global organization called Save the Soil. Guru Sadhguru speaks at an event as part of the "Save the Soil" campaign in North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, in 2022. Guru Sadhguru speaks at an event as part of the "Save the Soil" campaign in North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne, in 2022. AP "But the soil is capable of doing it only if it is organically rich," he added. "It can only be organically rich if there is a substantial amount of tree litter and animal litter." "Organisms thrive on this organic material," he continued, "if they are there, they are doing a million are doing a million things in terms of soil chemistry which purifies the water, leaves the richer part of many, many things—minerals and bacteria, many things which are good for us."
News18
09-07-2025
- General
- News18
You Know Isha Foundation's Sadhguru, But Do You Know His Guru?
While Sadhguru traces his lineage to Adiyogi, he has on rare occasions shared the story of his own Guru Renowned Yogi and mystic Sadhguru is known for his profound wisdom, blending logic and wit while addressing themes ranging from science and environment to spirituality and well-being. Through the Isha Foundation, he has made classical Yogic sciences accessible in their most authentic form. While Sadhguru traces his lineage to Adiyogi, he has on rare occasions shared the story of his own Guru, a singular yet life-transforming moment that laid the foundation for all he does today. Guru Purnima is a fitting time to revisit that moment. In his recounting of past lives, Sadhguru describes one in which he was a Shivayogi immersed in intense sadhana and living through extreme austerity. A wandering sadhu, Shri Palani Swami, recognised the burning longing within him. Knowing Shivayogi would accept no human guru other than Shiva, Palani Swami, out of compassion, took the form of Shiva and touched his staff to the Yogi's forehead. No words were exchanged, but Shivayogi was instantly liberated. As Arundhati Subramanian writes in Sadhguru: More than a Life, the Guru's touch led to him 'falling upwards into the unbounded realm of freedom." This profound moment is depicted on a stone panel outside the Dhyanalinga sanctum sanctorum and is the only moment Sadhguru refers to when speaking about his Guru: 'I did not see my Guru as a man who touched me, though his touch brought me to the highest level of experience, and a revelation of life and beyond. The old mental structure within me somewhere would not accept a human being as a Guru, because it was said that unless it comes from Adiyogi, unless it comes from Shiva himself, it is not real. So the compassion of my Master made him turn himself into the form of Shiva." That single encounter not only led to Shivayogi's enlightenment but also sowed the seed for the consecration of the Dhyanalinga, an aspiration that took three lifetimes to fulfil. Today, the Dhyanalinga, located near Coimbatore at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, stands as a living expression of Bharat's Yogic heritage. Towering at 13 feet 9 inches, it is a unique energy form where all seven chakras are consecrated to their peak through prana pratishtha by Sadhguru. Beyond the physical and mental, the Dhyanalinga works at the etheric level — vignanamaya kosha — offering a profound stillness to all who sit in its presence. The Dhyanalinga is not just a shrine, it is a living Guru, offering initiation and spiritual transformation. As Sadhguru says: 'Anything or anyone who dispels your darkness is your guru. It is not somebody you meet. A Guru is a certain space, a certain energy. So it is not necessarily a person but you can relate better to one who is embodied because you need to be talked into everything, isn't it? A genuine seeker, a person who develops an urge within himself, will find his Guru always…. When any being calls or really yearns, existence answers. That space, that energy which you refer to as Guru will happen to you. It will overwhelm you. It will destroy you the way you are so that you will become unbounded. You will become the way the creator intended you to be." As we observe Guru Purnima, we are reminded that the role of a Guru is not merely to teach, but to ignite a profound transformation within. Sadhguru's encounter with his Guru may have lasted only a moment, yet it became the seed for a journey that continues to uplift millions. Whether one experiences the Guru through a person, a form, or a sacred space like the Dhyanalinga, what truly matters is the intensity of one's seeking. In the end, it is not about the time spent in the Guru's physical presence or grasping him intellectually. It is about preparing oneself to receive the grace of the Master. For when the longing is true, the path and the Guru will inevitably reveal themselves. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TN tribal women become taxpayers after generating Rs 1.98 crore through SHG
Union minister of tribal affairs Jual Oram with the tribal women COIMBATORE: A group of tribal women in Thanikandi village in Coimbatore district have become taxpayers after generating an overall turnover of Rs 1.98 crore in the last seven years. Their journey began with an initial working capital of Rs 2,200, forming a self-help group (SHG) that has gained attention and appreciation of Union minister of tribal affairs Jual Oram. In 2018, a group of eleven women in Thanikandi village near Booluvampatti registered an SHG to start a small business in the locality. Each of them invested Rs 200 to start a petty tea stall and a tiffin stall. The shops were established with the support of the Isha Foundation, where they were provided fundamental education on business tactics, savings, banking, profit and loss and other business nuances. It is noteworthy that despite their lack of education, they have shown progress in expanding their business. All these tribal women, who were least connected to urban growth, previously did seasonal jobs like honey harvesting and agriculture for livelihood. According to Isha's tribal welfare team coordinator Chidakasha, the women have helped form nearly eight more SHGs in neighbouring villages and extended support to establish similar businesses like selling bakery items. "Initially, with a collective investment of Rs 2,200, they bought groceries and managed the rest with whatever was available at home, including a kerosene stove. They struggled to pay the initial investment. However, over the years, the situation has drastically changed, and they are now willing to apply for loans and expand their business,' Chidakasha said. He said the annual turnover was Rs 25 lakh in 2018. It reached up to Rs 49 lakh in the financial year 2024-25, making them fall under the eligible taxpayers. 'Though the tax amount is a meagre Rs 400, it is a great leap towards their empowerment. In the current financial year, if their turnover increases further, they will also get registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST)," he said. Gayathri P, a member of the SHG who runs a bakery, said, "This helped us improve the standards. The important thing is that we were the first from the village to fly to Chennai four years ago and later took a couple of other villagers along with us to Bengaluru two years ago. All the expenditure was through the profit gained and savings from the business. We run nearly nine tribal shops from our SHG. We have plans for expansion to set up our production unit. "
