I was happy that THE WEEK did an exhaustive cover story on the science of yoga, with a range of voices. In covering yoga in the manner that you have, you have done a great service to society and the nation (‘Where asanas meet medicine’, July 9).
Yoga, today, has become immensely popular, and practising it is a rewarding experience. Yes, yoga matters. Yes, yoga helps.
It is true that yoga can create wonders for those affected with lifestyle diseases. All of us should practise yoga sincerely, even if it is for a few minutes every day, and see the magic unfold.
It is important to accept that yoga cuts across religious boundaries. Just because yoga could be connected to Hindu philosophy, it should not stop people from practising it, and becoming healthier.
Roopika Mehrotra,
On email.
As an avid reader of your esteemed magazine, I was pleasantly surprised to receive and read the special issue on yoga. It contained several articles on the benefits of yoga, and is literally a useful handbook on the subject
The special edition, which was truly refreshing, contained a treasure trove of information.
Yoga stands out as one among the stellar contributions made by ancient Indians to the world, which offers a perfect and time-tested panacea to all sections of society, especially young people who have become increasingly susceptible to lifestyle diseases.
The encomiums received by THE WEEK—in the form of the letter of appreciation from the honourable President of India Droupadi Murmu—was the icing on the cake. It highlights your sincere commitment for a social cause, in keeping with the highest standards of journalism.
My heartiest congratulations to THE WEEK on the creditable achievement, and I wish you many more of such laurels.
Suresh Kumar,
On email.
I was pleasantly surprised to see President Murmu praise THE WEEK for choosing to bring out a special edition on yoga. Hats off to you for the remarkable achievement.
Like Murmu, I also hope that those who have not tried yoga as yet will give it a shot after reading your cover story.
Arkashish Chalia,
On email.
Congratulations to THE WEEK on your cover story getting praised by none else than the president of India. This is a great achievement and it proves why your magazine stands out from other news publications.
The cover story on yoga was interesting and unputdownable. I am glad that you focused on the ongoing medical research at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, which deserves attention.
I hope and pray that yoga, in these difficult times, will promote harmony and peace among diverse entities.
Nandagopal Rajan,
On email.
Murmu has gone through a lot of problems in her life. It was yoga and meditation that kept her going during the fragile phase.
It is a honour for us to have Murmu as the president of our beloved country. She is laden with goodness and deserves all the recognition that is coming her way. I am sure Murmu will keep your mid-year special on yoga close to her heart.
Radha Pandey,
On email.
Even today there are some who don’t practise yoga, clubbing it as a religious practice. It is foolish to think like that. Researchers in AIIMS like Dr Rima Dada and Dr Gautam Sharma have rich knowledge, and they would not bluff about yoga. Their research on yoga is no joke. It speaks volumes about the effort that they have taken to research the benefits of yoga.
All of us need to take the views of Dada and Sharma seriously and look at yoga as a ray of hope. It is worrying that today, in spite of all the laurels, there are some who question yoga and make fun of it.
I was happy to see the photograph of a few Muslim women practising yoga in AIIMS. This should inspire those who keep yoga at an arm’s length.
Yash Kothari,
On email.
Your cover story on yoga was good. It was comprehensive, with both science and popular culture. The article on transcendental meditation (TM) was of interest to me. After reading it, I feel like learning TM.
If TM would make our brains more coherent, and our hearts healthier, as suggested in the diagrams that accompanied the report, then I suggest we all should practise it regularly.
Half the problems in the world will be over if all of us, irrespective of our culture and background, practise TM.
Shilpi Dua,
On email.
Negative narratives
Swara Bhasker has once again starkly exposed the undeniable hypocrisy of the self-proclaimed upholders of faith and rightist morality in her column (‘Bitter Chocolate’, July 9).
Some misinformed and intellect-deficient filmmakers have abused the cinematic licence that the Union government has supposedly bestowed upon them and made films with an underlying political discourse that passively hints at communal bigotry.
Abid Ansari,
On email.
Thank you
Every week I look forward to my copy of THE WEEK. Right from the cover story to the myriad articles inside, it is definitely a treat to read your magazine.
Your cover story on Godrej would have resonated among all Indians (‘Storewel to space’, July 9). I am sure that most households in India have had an association with a Godrej product at some point in their lives. We know Godrej the brand, but now thanks to your magazine we now know the history and origin of the famous brand.
Asha Krishnakumar,
On email.