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Students vow to teach yoga to family, friends
New Delhi: Young foreign students who participated in International Yoga Day celebrations here on Sunday lavished praises on yoga and vowed to spread the techniques to their family and friends.
Lolah Alkhtani from Yemen said she always wanted to practise yoga and that Bollywood movies which have made Indian culture popular in her country inspired her to do so.
“My sister and I have seen characters doing yoga in Bollywood films and we always wanted to try. I am lucky that I got the opportunity today,” Alkhtani, who is pursuing her Master’s in English from Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, told IANS.
Alkhtani, dressed in a pink coloured hijab, white T-shirt and yoga pants, said she practised the different asanas for two days “to get them spot on”.
“I have worked hard but thoroughly enjoyed it. When I return home next year, I will surely teach my friends and families,” she said.
When asked about objections raised by some Indian Muslims against practising yoga, Alkhtani said: “It all depends on how you see it. For me, it (yoga) is a way to keep myself healthy.”
There were some others who had little idea about yoga and the asanas, but upon completing the 35-minute session at Rajpath on Sunday, many were surprised to have sailed through smoothly.
“It looked tough on the screen but I was able to do almost all of it even though I had not practised at all,” said a cheerful Tung Nhamthanh, 25, who is from Vietnam.
Dressed in white polo T-shirt with the official IYD emblem printed on it, which Ayush ministry distributed among participants, Nhamthanh, who is pursuing his Master’s in political sciences from Jamia Millia Islamia University, said yoga was not quite popular his country.
He said he would definitely teach his loved ones when he goes back home.
“This initiative is a great way to unite the people of the world,” he said.
Delhi’s schoolchildren who participated in the event said yoga helped them concentrate better on their studies.
“I love maths and in the past couple of months since I started practising yoga, I have felt that my concentration levels have improved,” Harshdeep Singh, 13, from the Rajkiya Pratibha Vidyalaya in east Delhi’s Geeta Colony, told IANS.
Eleven-year-old Amjad Khan from the Government Boys’ School in north Delhi’s Model Town, said he has already started teaching yoga to his two elder brothers at home.
“I have become a big fan of yoga and have vowed to teach it to as many people as possible in my neighbourhood,” said Khan.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.