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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Diplomats from 25 nations join Yoga Day celebrations in Rishikesh; Explore investment, tourism ties in U'khand
Haridwar: Ambassadors and high commissioners from over 25 countries participated in the 11th celebrations held at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh on Saturday. The event highlighted this year's global theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' underscoring India's message of universal harmony and well-being. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ashram president Swami Chidanand Saraswati, addressing the gathering, said the theme reflected the Indian ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the world as one family. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, also speaking at the event, highlighted yoga's transformative potential beyond physical health. "It is not just a physical practice, but a way of life that harmonises the body, mind, and soul, and helps us remain calm under all circumstances," she said. Meanwhile, a separate delegation of diplomats from eight countries participated in Yoga Day events held in Gairsain and later held discussions with senior state govt officials in Haridwar on tourism, culture, and investment. The delegates expressed keen interest in investing in different sectors across Uttarakhand. The visiting dignitaries also attended the Ganga aarti at Har ki Pauri, where they were warmly welcomed by members of the Ganga Sabha. Several diplomats shared their emotional responses to the spiritual experience. A representative from Fiji, speaking in Hindi, highlighted the 140-year-old historical and cultural bond between his country and India. Sri Lanka's envoy, a Buddhist, recalled ties between the two nations dating back to the Ramayana era and hinted at future collaboration in tourism. The Russian diplomat praised the state govt for organising the programme. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "It gave us an opportunity to know about the state's rituals, spirituality, yoga, and Ayurveda. Attending the aarti was an overwhelming experience," she said. The meeting with delegates was attended by senior state officials including – Vinai Ruhela, vice-president of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), culture secretary Sachin Kurvey, tourism secretary Dheeraj Singh Garbyal, and additional secretary Ayush Vijai Kumar Jogdande. During presentations, Kurvey showcased the state's infrastructural growth and tourism potential, while industries director GM Chandola outlined the govt's industry-friendly policies and investment opportunities in Uttarakhand.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Want to reverse age? THIS powerful supplement might do the trick
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D supplementation may offer protection against biological aging. A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vitamin D helps maintain telomeres, which are crucial for protecting chromosomes. The research suggests that vitamin D3 supplements can significantly reduce telomere shortening, potentially preventing the equivalent of nearly three years of aging. Humans are obsessed with freezing time, especially when it comes to aging. Though aging is a natural process, the quest to slow it down, or even reverse it, never ends. For centuries, scientists have been working on slowing down the aging process. Now, new research has found that a certain vitamin could offer protection against biological aging. The nutrient in the spotlight is vitamin D In a groundbreaking study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , the researchers found that vitamin D supplementation helps maintain telomeres, protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten during aging and are linked to the development of certain diseases. The study is based on the data from a VITAL sub-study co-led by researchers at Mass General Brigham and the Medical College of Georgia. 'VITAL is the first large-scale and long-term randomized trial to show that vitamin D supplements protect telomeres and preserve telomere length. This is of particular interest because VITAL had also shown benefits of vitamin D in reducing inflammation and lowering risks of selected chronic diseases of aging, such as advanced cancer and autoimmune disease,' co-author JoAnn Manson, MD, principal investigator of VITAL and chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system said in a statement What are telomeres A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA sequences at the end of a chromosome. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo These protect the ends of chromosomes from degrading or fusing with other chromosomes. Telomere shortening is a natural part of aging and is associated with an increased risk of various age-related diseases. Previous short-term studies have suggested that vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may help support telomeres, however, the results have been inconsistent. The VITAL was a large, five-year trial that tested vitamin D3 (2,000 IU/day) and omega-3 fatty acid (1 g/day) supplementation in US females aged 55 years and older and males aged 50 years. The sub-study had 1,054 participants, whose telomere length in white blood cells was assessed at baseline in the second and fourth years. You're Not a Victim of Fate: Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Explains Why They found that people who took vitamin D3 supplements significantly reduced telomere shortening over four years, preventing the equivalent of nearly three years of aging compared with those who didn't. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, however, had no significant effect on telomere length throughout follow-up. 'Our findings suggest that targeted vitamin D supplementation may be a promising strategy to counter a biological aging process, although further research is warranted,' Haidong Zhu, PhD, first author of the report and a molecular geneticist at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, added. Sunlight is the most effective way for the body to produce vitamin D naturally. When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun, it produces vitamin D. Some foods are also rich in vitamin D. These include fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, herring, and trout. Red meat, egg yolks, liver, and cod liver oil are also good sources of the vitamin. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
