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Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Dr. S Jaishankar's daily routine for staying fit at 70 includes yoga, morning squash, 30 minutes walk
Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, better known as S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, maintains his fitness and vitality through a disciplined daily routine. Despite his extremely busy schedule, he doesn't compromise on staying active. At 70, his simple yet consistent approach helps him remain fit, focused and ready to tackle the demands of his high-pressure role. (Also read: Tiger Shroff says he lost a lot of weight through dance, flaunts six-pack in new video; why you should try this too ) In a May 16 interview with YourStory, Dr. S. Jaishankar offered a rare peek into his everyday routine. From navigating 2 a.m. global calls to battling jet lag and squeezing in squash matches, his daily life perfectly balances international diplomacy with personal well-being. "My routine exists, but it often shifts," he explained. "With foreign policy, there's constant travel, and sometimes the jet lag is so intense, you don't even know where you are, physically or mentally." Despite his demanding schedule, Dr. Jaishankar sticks to a simple yet consistent morning ritual. His day typically begins around 6 a.m., which he admits is "not considered early" by his family. The early hours are dedicated to grounding his body and mind through yoga and physiotherapy-style stretches. One of his longstanding habits is a game of squash, a practice he's held onto for years. "Main game khelta hoon. Usually, I go to play squash," he shared. He also prioritises a daily 30-minute walk with his wife, not just for fitness but also for meaningful connection. "At the very least, we get to talk during that time, so that's an added bonus," he said with a smile. From early morning updates from Indian missions to skimming through 10–12 newspapers and global summaries, Dr. Jaishankar stays constantly informed. "There is a certain manner you build your life around that disturbance, that also becomes a habit," he says, referring to the unpredictability of his schedule. His day officially begins around 9:30 a.m. and includes high-level meetings, ministry reviews, and key diplomatic decisions. Evenings are equally demanding, often spent on political meetings, clearing files, or late-night calls with Western counterparts. "It's a 24/7 life because somewhere, someone is awake, and something is happening." Still, he carves out moments for himself, be it a web series on a flight, music, or a quick read. "Movies are a bit of a challenge because you don't get two hours. I prefer serials, in 45 minutes you can see one episode, at least you can kind of move on."
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘One habit I've had now for many years…': A day in the life of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar
Navigating the geopolitical landscape of over 125 embassies, engaging in global diplomacy, and still managing a morning walk with his wife, Dr S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, leads a life that is anything but typical. In a candid interview, Dr Jaishankar shared the intimate contours of his everyday routine, unveiling a life marked by international calls at 2 a.m., jet lag confusion, quick newspaper scans, and even backyard badminton games. 'My routine… I have a routine, but my routine keeps changing a bit because when you do foreign policy, one is that we travel a lot. So, sometimes you don't know in jet lag where you are physically and mentally. So, this is a big problem,' he began. He jokes that his day typically starts around 6 a.m.—not early by his family's standards. Mornings are reserved for mental and physical alignment through yoga and physiotherapy-like stretching. A long-standing ritual is his morning squash game: 'And one habit which I've had now for many, many years, main game khelta hoon. Usually, I go to play squash.' He often walks for about 30 minutes with his wife, carving out time for conversation amid a 24/7 work life. 'And many days, I take a walk, even maybe about half an hour, that is one thing I usually do with my wife. Kam se kam hum baat toh karte hain us samay, so that is an additional value for that time as well,' he told YourStory. From early morning briefings from Indian missions worldwide to scanning 10–12 newspapers and reviewing summarised global developments, Dr Jaishankar stays attuned to the pulse of the world. 'There is a certain manner you build your life around that disturbance, that also becomes a habit,' he explains, reflecting on his unpredictable schedule shaped by world events. His workday begins around 9:30 a.m. and flows into high-level meetings, reviews, and critical geopolitical decisions. Evenings aren't restful either—they're spent attending political meetings, clearing ministry files, or holding diplomatic calls with officials in Western time zones. 'It's a 24/7 life because somewhere, someone is awake, and something is happening.' In between, he squeezes in the simple joys of life—watching a web series during a flight, listening to music, or flipping through books. 'Movies are a bit of a challenge because you don't get two hours. I prefer serials—in 45 minutes you can see one episode, at least you can kind of move on.' A career in foreign affairs has not stripped Jaishankar of domestic intimacy or personal discipline—it has only made him more adept at harmonising the two.
