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News18
4 days ago
- General
- News18
Gita's teachings sole path to peace amid intolerance, says Karnataka Guv
Agency: Udupi (Karnataka), Jul 25 (PTI) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday said in a world increasingly plagued by violence and intolerance, the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita offer the sole path towards achieving lasting peace. He was speaking after inaugurating the Sri Krishna Janmashtami Mandalotsava at Rajangana in Udupi organised by Paryaya Sri Puthige Matha today. The 48-day festival, steeped in spiritual and cultural tradition, will take place from August 1 to September 17. 'The life of Lord Krishna offers profound lessons in Dharma Yoga, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. His teachings are timeless and especially relevant in the present era of unrest," Gehlot said. The Governor referred to Lord Krishna's guidance to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita, stating that Nishkama Karma—performing one's duty without attachment—is a value the youth must adopt. 'Youngsters should embrace bhakti, kartavya and develop a fearless yet sensible mindset," he said. He praised the Sri Krishna Mutt in Udupi for being a beacon of Indian cultural and spiritual heritage. Gehlot also lauded Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sri Puthige Matha for spreading Sanatana Dharma globally through its branches. He said festivals like the Mandalotsava not only celebrate religious traditions but also promote social harmony and instil cultural pride. 'Lord Krishna incarnated to uphold dharma and defeat adharma. His life continues to guide us towards righteousness, compassion and courage," the Governor said. PTI COR AMP ROH view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 22:45 IST 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.
What's On
01-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- What's On
5 of the best yoga classes in Dubai to try this summer
They say movement is medicine, but it comes in many forms, and we're all built differently. What works for one body might not work for another. Some of us need intensity, others find everything they need in a quiet flow. And for many, yoga is where it all comes together – a way to stretch, slow down, reset, and breathe through whatever the week throws at you. Here are some of the best yoga classes in Dubai to check out this summer. Shimis Tucked inside Alserkal Avenue, Shimis is a light-filled studio known for its calming atmosphere and modern take on practice. The space offers Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and private sessions – suited to anyone looking to stretch, reset, or just move with more intention. It's not just about poses here. Shimis makes space for focus and breath, with a schedule that works whether you're easing in or going all in. Location: Warehouse 42, Alserkal Avenue, Street 8, Dubai Cost: Drop-in classes from Dhs110; packages and memberships available Times: Daily from 7am to 9pm (weekdays) and 8am to 4pm (Saturdays), 8am to 8pm (Sundays) Contact: (0)4 284 2077. @ Karma Yoga Karma Yoga is a peaceful studio high above the city on the 33rd floor of Marina Plaza. The space is Bali-inspired, with natural light, temple carvings, crystals, and soft details that create a calming atmosphere. Alongside Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin yoga, the studio also offers prenatal classes and meditation sessions. If you're interested in wellness beyond movement, there are workshops on gong baths, chakra alignment, and full-moon meditation. Location: Marina Plaza, 33rd Floor, Dubai Marin Cost: Single class is priced at Dhs250, package of 5 at Dhs525, package of 10 at Dhs990, package of 25 at Dhs2200, package of 50 at Dhs4100, six months unlimited at Dhs6600, and twelve months unlimited at Dhs11600 Times: Daily from 8.30am to 9pm (weekdays); mornings only on weekends Contact: (0)4 399 9301 @karmayogadubai Underwater Yoga at The Lost Chambers For a yoga session that's truly out of the ordinary, try underwater yoga at The Lost Chambers Aquarium in Atlantis The Palm. Practise your flow surrounded by marine life and gentle water, offering a calm and unusual atmosphere that's both grounding and refreshing. It's a unique way to quiet your mind and move your body. Location: Atlantis, The Palm Cost: 45-minute underwater yoga class, priced at Dhs175 per session. Advance booking required. Maximum 15 participants per class. Times: Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8am to 8:45am Contact: (0)4 426 1000. @atlantisthepalm HWH Studio Burj Al Arab Image: HWH Studio Dubai website HWH Studio brings its calming, minimalist approach to the iconic Burj Al Arab, offering a retreat-style yoga experience that feels worlds away – even in summer. The 50-minute Sunset Flow class here lets you move, breathe, and reset with hotel-backed luxury, all framed by serene interiors. There's also another quiet, zen-like location at Delano, away from the city buzz if you're after a more low-key setting. Location: Burj Al Arab (main studio) Cost: 50-minute Sunset Flow at Burj Al Arab priced at Dhs 250 per session Times: Daily from 9am to 7pm Contact: (0)4 556 6255. @hwhstudiodubai Trident Wellness Centre If you're after a yoga studio that's both versatile and grounded in tradition, Trident Wellness stands out. As Dubai's largest integrated yoga chain, this Marina studio offers a minimalist space and a full spectrum of practices – from power-filled flows to slow, restorative sessions. Location: Trident Bayside, 1st Floor, Dubai Marina Cost: Drop-in (first class) from Dhs75, standard drop-in Dhs120 (60 min) or Dhs100 (90 min), 7‑day unlimited: Dhs300; 1‑month unlimited: Dhs1,250, longer packages available, 36‑class pass Dhs2,150 Times: Daily from 7 am to 9 pm (weekdays) and 9 am to 8 pm (weekends) Contact: (0)4 441 6287. @trident_wellness
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan
Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, went to the temple town of Vrindavan in the Mathura region of Uttar Pradesh with his wife, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, a day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket. At his Kelly Kunj ashram, the couple also met Premanand Govind Sharan, better known as Premanand Ji Maharaj, and asked for his blessings. Now, photos and videos of their spiritual journey to Vrindavan, which featured them riding in a local cab and wearing white, have become popular on social media. The couple has previously been seen visiting the spiritual leader. According to reports, they had two meetings with him such as one in January 2023 and another in January 2025. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan ????❤️ — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) May 13, 2025 Conversation between Premanand Maharaj and Virat and Anushka The followers of the famous leader posted a video of the duo asking the saint for blessings on the micro-blogging site "X." The spiritual leader can be seen in the clip, asking Kohli whether he was happy during a brief interaction with him. The couple has had a long-standing relationship with the Maharaj, and this was their second visit. Anushka was heard asking during their latest conversation, 'Kya naam jap se ho jayega?'. He replied, 'Completely… I'm sharing this from my life experience. I have come to Bhakti Yoga after experiencing Sankhya Yoga, Ashtang Yoga, and Karma Yoga.' 'Ye vaibhav milna kripa nahi hai ye punya hai. Bhagwan ki kria maani jati hai andar ka chintan badalna… Bilkul aise hi rahi jaise reh rahe ho bilkul sannsarik ban kar raho, lekin andar ka chintan apka badal jaye, usme yash ki bhavna na reh jaye… Andar ka chintan ye rahna achaiye ki 'Prabhu bhot janm vyateet ho gaya ab mujhe aap chahiye'. (Prosperity is not merely God's grace — it is the result of virtue (punya). It is considered to be a movement toward the divine. What truly matters is the transformation of your inner self… Live just as you are living now, fully engaged in the world, but let your inner self change. Let there be no desire for recognition or fame within. Your inner thoughts should be: 'Lord, enough of all worldly experiences, now, I seek only You').' Anushka then asks him, 'Kya jap se ho jaega?' Anushka Sharma's post on her visits to Premanand Maharaj Anushka Sharma posted a photo of the two of them walking alongside each other and wrote, 'They'll talk about the records and the milestones — but I'll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege.' 'Somehow, I always imagined you'd retire from international cricket in whites — But you've always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you've earned every bit of this goodbye,' she further added. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on test retirement Post his Test retirement announcement on Monday, Virat wrote on Instagram, 'It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life. There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.' He added, 'As I step away from this format, it's not easy — but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile.'
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Here's what Anushka Sharma asked Premanand ji maharaj during her recent visit with Virat Kohli
Actress Anushka Sharma engaged in a meaningful conversation with renowned spiritual leader Premanand Ji Maharaj during a recent visit to Kelly Kunj Ashram with her husband, Virat Kohli. The visit came just a day after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. A video capturing their Tuesday visit quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention. The couple shares a spiritual bond with the guru, and their presence at the ashram has once again sparked significant interest online. Take a look at what Anushka Sharma asked Premanand Ji Maharaj. Here's what Anushka Sharma asked Premanand ji maharaj during her recent visit with Virat Kohli The spiritual Guru first was heard asking Virushka if they are happy, he also went on to share his words of wisdom after which Anushka went on to ask, 'Kya naam jap se ho jayega?'. He replied with a yes. He responded by saying that he was speaking from personal experience, stating, 'Completely… I have come to Bhakti Yoga after experiencing Sankhya Yoga, Ashtang Yoga, and Karma Yoga.' Watch the full video here to know what else Premanand Ji Maharaj said: Virat Kohli retires from Test matches Former Indian captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket yesterday. Concluding his Test career as India's fourth-highest run-scorer, Kohli amassed 9,230 runs in 23 Tests at an average of 46.8, trailing only behind legends Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Rahul Dravid (13,265), and Sunil Gavaskar (10,122). Anushka Sharma also took to Instagram and wrote an emotional and heartfelt note for her husband and his dedication. A part of her post read, 'They'll talk about the records and the milestones — but I'll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. '
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Watch: What was Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's conversation with Premanand Ji Maharaj all about?
A day after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan with his wife, Anushka Sharma, to seek blessings from Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj at the Kelly Kunj Ashram. The couple's visit on Tuesday was captured in a video that surfaced online in the morning, showing them dressed in white and traveling in a local cab. This marked yet another visit by the couple to the spiritual leader, with whom they have maintained a longstanding connection. During their latest interaction, Anushka was heard asking, 'Kya naam jap se ho jayega?'. He replied, 'Completely… I'm sharing this from my life experience. I have come to Bhakti Yoga after experiencing Sankhya Yoga, Ashtang Yoga, and Karma Yoga.' He added, 'It's true that an increase in one's glory and fame is not considered to be the grace of God. God's grace is when there is a change in thinking within a person… God shows us the path of ultimate peace. Shri Krishna said in the Gita that my devotee is never destroyed. Chant God's name with joy.' Watch the entire conversation here: The couple had last visited Vrindavan in January this year, and a previous video from their visit had gone viral, where Premanand Maharaj praised Anushka for helping Virat stay grounded and devoted despite his immense success. Virat's recent visit came just a day after he shared an emotional post announcing his retirement from Test cricket. The 36-year-old cricketer debuted in 2011 and played 123 Test matches for India, scoring 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. In his statement, he wrote, 'It is not easy when I am going away from this format of the game. But it feels right. I have given it my all and it has given me more than my expectations.' Following his announcement, tributes poured in from across the cricketing and film fraternities, with celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Angad Bedi, and Suniel Shetty acknowledging Kohli's contributions to Indian cricket.
