A S Kashyap

The prison inmates in New Delhi’s Tihar jail practiced yoga today on the occasion of the International Yoga Day.

This initiative at Tihar was organised by the prison authorities in collaboration with the Panchawati Yogashram, an institute which provides training in yoga.

Panchawati Yogashram’s Swami Ashutosh, who gave lessons to the inmates, said that the inmates after being trained in yoga would be awarded certificates as yoga instructors and later employed by the institute itself once they complete their prison term.

A new study has found that infants and children, who take acid-reducing medications, could have a significantly greater risk of developing Clostridium difficile infection.

The findings, reported by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers, suggest that pediatricians may do more harm than good by prescribing these drugs for children who have non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms such as occasional vomiting.

Studies have shown that use of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may contribute to C. diff. infection in adults.

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday downplayed Ram Vilas Paswan’s comment that he would not back those accompanying him in the NDA fold, saying the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) president should not raise old issues.

“It is up to them whether they will support or oppose, but they shouldn’t bring up old issues. I am going to speak to him. We can sort out this issue within the NDA,” said Manjhi.

Paswan had earlier said that he would welcome Manjhi in the NDA, but would oppose those planning to become a part of the alliance along with the former Bihar chief minister.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakshi Lekhi on Sunday urged Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav to practice yoga in order to avail its benefits.

“Lalu ji can also get the benefits of yoga if he practices. He would understand better on the subjects of mental balance, physical balance, emotional balance. I would urge him to practice yoga,” she told ANI.

The BJP leader’s reaction came after Lalu junked the International Yoga Day concept. As per reports, Lalu accused the ruling BJP at the Centre of playing a political game on the issue.

Lamar Odom’s best friend Jamie Sangouthai, who recently died in Hollywood, will be flown home to New York for his burial.

As per RadarOnline.com, a service for the former Queens boy will be held at Seneca Chapels in Ridgewood, New York, on June 22 and June 23 from 4 to 9 pm each night.

A source close to Odom told Radar that he has spoken with Sangouthai’s mom and told her how sad he is about his death. He told her that he really misses his friend.

Jill Duggar and Jessa Duggar have made their first public appearance since their brother Josh Duggar’s headline-making molestation scandal.

The ’19 Kids and Counting’ stars, who seem to be all set to enjoy a fun weekend with their husbands, arrived in Ohio on June 20 to attend the ALIVE Christian Music Festival, reported Us Magazine.

Excited about the trip, the 22-year-old pregnant reality star posted, “Headed to the ALIVE Christian music festival with @ben_seewald, @jillmdillard @derickdillard & #IsraelDavidDillard! Awesome travel buddies!”

The Indian armed forces on Sunday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.

The yoga sessions were carried out by the Indian Army personnel in various units across the country, including Kargil and Ladakh.

The Indian Navy held yoga sessions across its installations and on Indian Navy ships deployed overseas in world oceans.

INS Ranvir, Satpura, Kamorta and Shakti celebrated the International Yoga Day in the South China sea region with the theme ‘Across the Oceans’.

Did you know that the high heels are the culprit behind the rise in the number of middle aged women experiencing an agonizing foot condition that is compared to “walking on razors blades?”

Researchers claim that the number of people experience Morton’s neuroma, which is a condition that disturbs the nerves running between the toes, has doubled in the past 10 years, reported the Independent.

Ashley Roberts has revealed that she will not freeze her eggs despite the doctor’s advice, who said she could face a struggle to conceive if she leaves it much longer to have kids.

The 34-year-old singer, who is currently single, said she will go against the medical advice and let nature take its course, Contactmusic has reported.

Roberts’ best friend and former Pussycat Dolls bandmate Kimberly Wyatt is now a mother to daughter Willow, five months, however, the star is relieved that it hasn’t affected their friendship. (ANI)

The United Kingdom will adopt the 1954 Hague Convention designed to protect cultural property during army conflict.

According to BBC, the government of UK has never adopted the Hague convention into law ever since it was set up after World War two.

UK Culture Secretary John Whittingdale said that it is now essential after the destruction and looting by Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq and Syria.

The UK is the only big country that has not adopted the convention yet.

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has issued a warning to the team, saying that they should be worrying about Mitchell Starc not Mitchell Johnson.

With the much-awaited first Test of Ashes 2015 set to start on July 8 at Cardiff, it would be the Aussies, who will start as favourites as they overpowered West Indies recently to clinch the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Swann insisted that only one Mitchell could beat England in the Ashes this summer – and his second name is not Johnson, adding that Starc was above and beyond the best match-winning player they’ve got at the minute.

Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme has revealed the reason behind why the British three-piece have gone back to basics on their new seventh album ‘ Drones.’

The 36 year old musician said that the electronic-based music they had been making beforehand was “becoming more and more difficult to play live,” Contactmusic reported.

Wolstenholme added that it was a real headache with certain songs on the last album to try and work out all the arrangements to get them to work live.

Slamming impersonating rumors on dating app, Shane Warne has insisted that he wasn’t fooling around and had been on a couple of dates after downloading Tinder.

The legendary Australian cricketer confessed to a publication that he was relaxed about the prospect of falling in love again, but women on Tinder didn’t trust him and accused of being impersonating, instead of Warne insisting that it was “really him”, News24.com reported.

Business leaders of India and Australia will discuss ways to increase trade and investment during the CEOs forum here this week.

Australian Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb, who is here for a three-day visit, will also attend the Australia-India CEO Forum.

The co-chairs of the forum are Rio Tinto CEO Sam Walsh and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.

Besides, Robb will discuss progress of the ongoing negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), which both sides aim to conclude this year.

There is no need for increased superintendence over the CBI in the aftermath of allegations against its former Director Ranjit Sinha meeting the accused in coal blocks allocation and 2G scam cases, Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary said today.

Taking a serious view of some states not implementing the Forest Rights Act, the Centre has directed Bihar, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand to expeditiously implement it. Tribal affairs secretary Arun Jha has written to the chief secretaries of the nine states on June 10, asking them to enforce the provisions of the law “immediately”.

Union Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s helping Lalit Modi was purely on humanitarian grounds and there was no sort of “collusion with matters pertaining to corruption.”

“Sushma Swaraj did it on humanitarian grounds. Well, doing some thing on humanitarian grounds is part of country’s culture,” he told a meet-the-press programme here “On the face it it, there is nothing collusion with matters pertaining to corruption,” he said.

The International Day of Yoga today began in the UK at the bank of Thames, as hundreds gathered across cities to celebrate the day as Prime Minister David Cameron said he was pleased to see the enthusiasm among the practitioners of the ancient Indian exercise. “The UK is pleased to support International Yoga Day. “We were one of 177 countries to vote in favour of Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi’s proposal and we are pleased to see the enthusiasm with which it is being embraced, both in UK and around the world,” Cameron said in his message.

Selena Gomez, who is all set to release her single ‘ Good for You,’ featuring ASAP Rocky on June 22, is apparently teasing her fans by posting pictures and video on social networking sites.

The 22-year-old singer recently posted the single’s cover, which shows her striking a sexy pose while sitting in a chair and showing off her legs in a white T-shirt, on her Instagram page, reported E! Online.

The ‘Slow Down’ singer captioned the image, “So excited to finally show you guys the art for #GoodForYou ft. @asvpxrocky coming 6/22!!” (ANI)

Emma Stone has recently revealed that Emma Stone suffered from “crippling” panic attacks as a kid.

The 26-year-old told the Wall Street Journal that she struggled with anxiety as a child which led her to believe bad things were happening, Contactmusic has reported.

The ‘ Birdman’ actress mentioned that the first time she suffered the attack, she was in her friend’s house and thought the house was burning down, so she called her mom who brought her home, but for the next three years it just did not stop.

Apparently, Russell Simmons thinks that Kim Kardashian can be a better President than Donald Trump.

Recently, the 57-year-old business magnate tweeted, “Kim K being better president than Trump? A sweet compassionate celebrity is better than a conservative angry one. No diss on either person,” reported E! Online.

Talking about Trump heading the white house, the Def Jam co-founder said that he doesn’t like his politics and thinks that he’d be no good for America at all.

Joe Manganiello recently confessed his love for the American vocal group Backstreet Boys and called it a five-part harmony groups rather than a boy bands.

The ‘Magic Mike XXL’ actor said referring to himself that via his obsession for the now-non-active music group he became a better dancer from earlier and up till the finale of his upcoming movie he knew all his choreography, E! Online reported.

Manganiello also revealed that he was a big fan of Nick Carter and his other band members and their music touches the actor’s heart. (ANI)

Seems like, Taylor Swift is madly in love with her new boyfriend Calvin Harris and can’t get over him.

Alex, a RJ and a huge Swift fan, wrote on her Tumblr page that she met the 25-year-old pop star and told her “We love Calvin. We approve. We’re so happy for you,” to which the singer replied that the 31-year-old singer is “great,” reported E! Online.

Swift met Harris at the 2015 Brit Awards in London in February and sparked romance rumors over the next few months. (ANI)

Sir Roger Moore has revealed about the plan for ‘Expendables’- style unofficial ‘Bond’ movie, which would feature all of the old 007 actors.

The 87-year-old veteran actor claimed that producers are hoping to feature him, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan in a feature film, but at the same time admitted that Sean Connery isn’t interested, Contactmusic reported.

Jubilant after the thrilling 3-2 series win over New Zealand, England skipper Eoin Morgan has hailed his side’s splendid performance and said the win displayed everything that they have strived over the years.

Jonny Bairstow, who was included in the side as replacement for Jos Buttler just 24 hours ago, helped England beat New Zealand by three wickets in a thrilling encounter at Chester-le-Street yesterday.

Morgan said that they have come out of left-field and have managed to deliver some entertaining cricket, the BBC reported.