”Swami” News

World-Renowned Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev's First Yoga Camp Near Washington D.C. a Grand Success

Swami Ramdev , one of the most respected yoga practitioners in the world, recently put on his first ever yoga camp in the Washington D.C. area. The event was a huge success and completely sold out. More events are scheduled to follow around the United States and Europe.
08 5 2008 6:09AM (...more)

Yoga helps survivors of natural disasters

CHENNAI, India (Reuters Health) - A 1-week yoga programreduced stress and anxiety among survivors of the tsunami thathit the Indian Ocean islands of Andaman and Nicobar in December2004, researchers from India report.
02 7 2008 8:33AM (...more)

Indian guru brings yoga to tiny Scottish island

LITTLE CUMBRAE, Scotland (AFP) – India 's top television yoga guru drew hundreds of followers to a tiny Scottish island, turning it into an unlikely pilgrim centre in the windswept Firth
09 29 2009 10:22PM (...more)

Indian yoga guru challenges gay sex ruling: report

NEW DELHI (AFP) – India 's top television yoga expert has challenged a landmark court ruling legalising gay sex, claiming it is a "disease" that can be cured by yoga, reports
07 10 2009 10:03AM (...more)

Sri Swami Vishwananda to Teach Bhakti Kriya for the First Time in US

Swami Vishwananda is a spiritual teacher who was born on June 13th, 1978 into a Hindu family on the island of Mauritius . At an early age he realized his true Self and understood the reason for his incarnation. Since that time many people have come to him for his advice on spiritual and everyday matters.
06 2 2008 12:07AM (...more)

Barsana Dham Temple Shelters Hurricane Ike Evacuees

Hindu organization opens its doors to house evacuees fleeing dangerous storm.
09 14 2008 12:21PM (...more)

India Maoists claim killing that sparked anti-Christian riots

NEW DELHI (AFP) - A Maoist leader has claimed responsibility for the death of a Hindu holy man whose murder sparked savage anti-Christian riots in India, news reports said Sunday.
10 7 2008 8:58AM (...more)

Indian police told to shoot religious rioters

BHUBANESWAR, India (AFP) - Indian police were ordered to shoot on sight to end Hindu-Christian clashes on Wednesday as Pope Benedict XVI "firmly condemned" violence that has killed at least nine people.
08 28 2008 5:38PM (...more)

Some Men Prefer Fat Women

Describe the perfect woman. Is she blonde, or brunette? Petite, or tall? Slender - or fat? For a certain subset of the male population - referred to in the scientific community as " fat admirers " - 04 17 2009 12:28PM (...more)

'Pretty Woman' takes Hindu names for kids: report

NEW DELHI (AFP) – The children of Hollywood star Julia Roberts have been given Hindu names during shooting for her latest blockbuster in India , which has upset
09 25 2009 12:05PM (...more)