Art of Living Foundation

Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute: Shia Waqf Board chief pins hope on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Art of Living Foundation founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday met Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chief Wasim Rizvi to discuss on the issue of out-of-court settlement to the Ram temple dispute in Ayodhya.

Oct 31, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

We haven't damaged Yamuna floodplain's ecology: Art of Living

On March 9, the NGT refused to prohibit the holding of the World Culture Festival on Yamuna floodplain, but slapped an environment compensation.

Jun 06, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

WATCH: When Sri Sri Ravi Shankar danced on ‘Jiya Dhadak Dhadak` and 'bhakts' got crazy

A video has gone viral showing the Art of Living Foundation founder shaking a leg on a Bollywood number.

May 09, 2016, 09:13 AM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 'misquoted' over Nobel Peace Prize: Art of Living

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has stirred the hornet's nest by saying that Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai did not deserve a Nobel Peace Prize.

May 03, 2016, 15:47 PM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's peace message gets a snub, ISIS sends beheaded man’s pic in return

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had attempted to initiate talks with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Apr 22, 2016, 10:24 AM IST

Art of Living denies causing damage to river Yamuna

The Art of Living Foundation (AOL), an international humanitarian organisation, and the organiser of the controversial World Culture Festival, has denied allegations of violating environmental laws during preparations at World Culture Fest site on the Yamuna floodplains in Delhi.

Apr 09, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

'Pakistan Zindabad' cries at World Culture Festival: Congress for legal action

Congress on Tuesday demanded that legal action be initiated over the reported cries of "Pakistan Zindabad" at World Culture Festival here in the presence of several union Ministers.

Mar 15, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

Chaos a blessing in disguise: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Young leaders should not shy away from facing challenges as it is a sign of youthfulness and energy, the spiritual guru said at a session of the World Culture Festival being held here.

Mar 12, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Indians should be proud of their heritage: PM Modi at Sri Sri's World Cultural Festival event

Modi spent three hours at the event but did not make any reference in his brief speech to the controversy triggered by environmental activists accusing Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation of destroying the river bed by erecting massive structures as lakhs of people are expected to participate.

Mar 11, 2016, 22:32 PM IST

At least Rs 120 crore needed to restore Yamuna floodplain: Expert panel

The committee had stated that the area has been cleared of all natural vegetation and the event would leave a "permanent footprint" on the floodplains of the Yamuna.

Mar 11, 2016, 21:34 PM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addresses 'World Culture Festival', says 'yes, it's private party - with whole world invited'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's mega 'World Cultural festival' kick started on Friday.

Mar 11, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

NGT gives more time to AOL to pay Rs 5 cr, raps Sri Sri

The three-day long 'World Culture Festival' organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living (AOL) on Friday crossed last minute hurdles as attempt to stall the mega show failed in the National Green Tribunal which gave more time to the organiser to pay Rs 5 crore fine.

Mar 11, 2016, 18:45 PM IST

All set for Sri Sri's World Culture Fest as AOL agrees to pay fine, deposits Rs 25 lakhs

The AOL has deposited Rs 25 lakhs today and the balance Rs 4.75 crores will be paid within three weeks.

Mar 11, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

NGT takes strong exception to Sri Sri's remarks as AOL says it can't pay Rs 5 cr fine today

PTI reported that the AOL said in the application it is a charitable organisation and that it is difficult for it to generate Rs 5 crores in a short period.

Mar 11, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Naidu bats for Sri Sri, says don't ''politicise'' mega event

Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu asserted that the World Culture Festival by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar`s Art of Living will bring glory to India.

Mar 11, 2016, 10:39 AM IST

Rain may turn Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival into damp squib

The three-day World Culture Festival, organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living, commences today.

Mar 11, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

NGT threatens to withdraw permission for Culture Fest if Art of Living fails to pay fine by 4 pm

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar insisted on Thursday that they have done nothing wrong by organising the mega festival near Yamuna river.

Mar 10, 2016, 14:07 PM IST

Culture Ministry gave Rs 2.5 crore for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s World Culture Festival

The Union Ministry of Culture gave Rs 2.5 crore for the Art of Living foundation’s World Culture Festival to be held on the fragile banks of Yamuna this weekend.

Mar 10, 2016, 10:28 AM IST

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living to appeal against NGT order, won't pay Rs 5 crore fine

The NGT slapped a Rs 5 crore fine on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living for organising World Culture Festival on the banks of Yamuna.

Mar 10, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

No role in giving, cancelling permission for Sri Sri event: Uma Bharti

Union Water and Resource Minister Uma Bharti today said ministry has no role in "giving or cancelling" permission to Art of Living Foundation's World Cultural Festival.

Mar 09, 2016, 18:00 PM IST