Art Of Living

Without drama or banana, art auctions in US struggle to generate revenue

One reason for the slump is a supply contraction: few wanted to sell prized paintings during an election season

Reports of 'contempt of court notice' false: Art of Living

It is alleged that the AOL event on March 11-13, 2016, had badly damaged the environment

NGT report on Yamuna floodplains damage 'unscientific and biased', says AoL

Says 'inconsistencies' in findings exposed lies, adding, report was not signed by Chairperson

Rs 42 cr and 10 years: Damage from AoL's culture fest on Yamuna floodplains

The event was held between the Barapullah elevated road and the DND flyway.

Rs 42 cr, 10 years needed to undo damages by Ravi Shankar's AOL in Yamuna

Reacting to the report, the AOL foundation alleged that the findings of the NGT panel are biased

Expert committee seeks more time to quantify damages by AOL

Bench noted that the task of conducting survey for determining cost of restoration could not be completed due to floods in the area

NGT panel to ascertain cost of damage by AOL

Sri Sri and petitioners to comment on findings of report

Art of Living to set up water research institute in Odisha

Aimed at combining the ancient knowledge of water harvesting with the latest technology

Art of Living to hold Yoga Day celebrations in 100 countries

20,000 people are expected to take part in Yoga Day programmes to be held in Delhi

Major blow for AOL as NGT rejects compensation plea

NGT had refused to prohibit World Culture Festival on bank of Yamuna, but slapped a fine of Rs 5 crore on foundation for damaging biodiversity

Art of Living's Jal Jagruti Abhiyaan has benefited over 2 lakh people: Sri Sri

The project aims to rejuvenate water sources that have dried up due to erratic monsoons and overuse of ground water

Accept fine as bank guarantee: AOL to NGT

The tribunal had refused to prohibit the 'World Culture Festival' held between March 11 and 13, but slapped a fine of Rs 5 crore on the foundation for damaging biodiversity of Yamuna

Art of Living event controversy: Army opposed building bridges for Sri Sri's 'private function'

Defence ministry had overruled the written representation

Art of Living event controversy: Damage extent was known before the event

Queries sent to AOL on the disclosure remained unanswered at the time of this story going to print

Yamuna farmers unhappy with compensation from Art of Living

As far as the government is concerned, legally there are no farmers in the area

Here's why Arvind Kejriwal is cosying up to 'pujya guruji' Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Kejriwal does not want to tangle with the highly popular AoL as it could mean bad politics; and AoL is ready to forgive Kejriwal for past transgressions because the world loves a winner

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for peace and harmony as festival takes off

The spiritual guru lashed out at those who were opposing the event as his 'private party'

Heavy downpour at Art of Living's cultural festival

According to weather agencies, thundershowers will continue over the weekend

Art of Living case: NGT fails to show courage

The green tribunal has diminished itself in growling when it needed to bite at the Art of Living show

Centre denies giving Rs 2.25 cr for Art of living festival

Amid allegations that the culture ministry provided fund for World Culture Festival, the Centre on Thursday said it has not extended any financial support for the event. Rs 2.25 crore was given to Art of Living (AOL) Foundation as part of "routine" grant to organisations promoting art and culture.The fund has been given to the AOL Foundation as part of the culture ministry's financial assistance to organisations promoting art and culture in the country, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said."The ministry has not given any money for organising this function... Even the Art of Living Foundation never asked for money from the government for organising this particular event," Sharma told PTI. He said it is "routine process" wherein "the ministry provides funds to organisations with national presence and working in the field of promoting culture, folk dances and art and craft". The quantum of funds range between Rs 1-5 crore, he said, citing the example of Spic Macay which also received simil