INDIAN ARMED FORCES CHIEFS ON OUR RELENTLESS AND FOCUSED PUBLISHING EFFORTS

The insightful articles, inspiring narrations and analytical perspectives presented by the Editorial Team, establish an alluring connect with the reader. My compliments and best wishes to SP Guide Publications.

— General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief

"Over the past 60 years, the growth of SP Guide Publications has mirrored the rising stature of Indian Navy. Its well-researched and informative magazines on Defence and Aerospace sector have served to shape an educated opinion of our military personnel, policy makers and the public alike. I wish SP's Publication team continued success, fair winds and following seas in all future endeavour!"

— Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Indian Navy Chief

Since, its inception in 1964, SP Guide Publications has consistently demonstrated commitment to high-quality journalism in the aerospace and defence sectors, earning a well-deserved reputation as Asia's largest media house in this domain. I wish SP Guide Publications continued success in its pursuit of excellence.

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Indian Air Force Chief
       

ENC Celebrates International Day of Yoga

June 21, 2023 Photo(s): By PRO (Navy)

The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) organised Yoga Sessions at all stations, units and onboard it's ships to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2023. Over 13,000 naval personnel, Defence Security Corps, Defence civilians and their family members participated in the event across the Eastern Seaboard. Eastern Naval Command ships on deployment also conducted Yoga both at sea and various ports on the East Coast. The yoga sessions followed the common yoga protocol as prescribed by the Government of India/Ministry of Ayush focusing on the theme of IDY 2023 - 'Yoga for Humanity'.

As part of their routine deployment Eastern Fleet Ships visiting various countries conducted yoga sessions in the foreign ports to promote the benefits of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. INS Shivalik at Jakarta, Indonesia, INS Kiltan at Chattogram, Bangladesh and INS Sumitra at Phuket, Thailand spread awareness about yoga and its benefits among the local communities.

At Visakhapatnam naval personnel, their families and school children conducted yoga at Naval Dockyard, Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Malkapuram and all residential areas which included Hatha Yoga by Isha Foundation.

At Bheemunipatnam, yoga sessions were conducted at Kalinga Beach, Kendriya Vidhyalaya and Naval KG School. The participants dressed up in Indian Tricolour theme symbolizing yoga as a key element of India's cultural heritage. Yoga camps were also conducted at Spoorthi Orphanage for Children, Goldage home for senior citizens and a school for special children in Visakhapatnam.

Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area alongwith INS Kattaboman witnessed active participation by all ships and units. Banners, posters and yoga charts were displayed to emphasize the importance of yoga in daily life. The event at Chennai was conducted by renowned yoga and wellness training institute, Yoga Darshini and witnessed participation from Naval and CISF personnel along with their families. Whilst at Kattabomman, besides mass yoga, asanas and pranayama were also performed at a height of 450 meters on the Amber Tower. In addition, promotional activities related to yoga such as quizzes, poster competitions, and Q&A sessions were also conducted across naval units and schools.