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Natural Newswire — Leaders of the natural cosmetics industry will gather at the second Natural Beauty Summit in New York, May 15-17th. This high-level summit will bring together founders, presidents, CEOs and senior managers of leading companies to discuss and debate the key issues the cosmetics industry faces in the areas of natural & organic products and sustainability.High on the agenda for Natural Beauty Summit America is natural & organic standards. Analysts have tipped 2008 to be a defining year for the cosmetics industry. An industry shake-up is envisaged in which the adoption of private standards is to lead to a clear demarcation between pure natural / organic cosmetic and pseudo products.

The exact details of major standards like NSF and OASIS will be unveiled at the summit. The standards session will also feature the new Whole Foods Premium Body Care standard as well as give an update on the harmonized European natural & organic standards. Key executives involved in the development of natural & organic standards will chair a panel discussion that will look at the possibility of global standards harmonization.

Horst Rechelbacher, founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, will kick off Natural Beauty Summit America with his opening address on ‘Sustainability, Ethics and the Greening of the Cosmetics Industry.’ Key topics in the first session of the summit will look at sustainable business practices in the cosmetics industry like ethical ingredient sourcing, ecological packaging and green marketing issues. Key speakers include Erk Schuchhardt, CEO and president of the global natural cosmetics brand Weleda; Ulisses Sabará, president of Beraca, a Brazilian producer of ethical cosmetic ingredients that was a finalist in the World Challenge 2007 competition; and Dr. Charles J. Bennett, Vice-president of Aveda.

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Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, situated at Palakkad in Kerala, has been included in National Geographic Traveler’s ‘50 Top Wellness destinations: Asia’ list. This list was featured in National Geographic Traveler’s March 2008 issue.

Set amidst 50 acres, the spa has 30 villas with Deluxe, Classic, Royal and Maharaja. Ayurvedic treatments available at the resort include ayurveda, panchakarma and other treatments.

Speaking about the recognition, Ram Mohan, VP - Marketing & PR, Kairali Group of Companies said, “We are happy and proud that Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort, Palakkad, Kerala, India has been selected among the top 10 in Asia & top 50 in the world”.

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The travel and tourism sector of Sri Lanka was bestowed with Presidential awards for their outstanding contribution to socio-economic development of the country.

Winners were selected by a panel of judges comprising of Nalin Attygalla (Chairman), Dr. Hilary Cooray, Dr. L.N. Senaweera, Nihal Rodrigo, Sujatha Weerakoon and Ganaka Amarasingha, the Tourism Ministry said.

Worth mentioning on AyurvedNews.com is the Best Niche Operation for Ayurveda Based Tourism Operation was awarded to - Barberyn Ayurveda Beach Resort

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KATHMANDU, Feb. 4: Minister for Education and Sports Pradip Nepal said the Sanskrit lecturers should make more efforts to ward off phony concept of people regarding the Sanskrit education. Scientific research should be carried out to root out the traditional and conservative views to this subject, Minister Nepal focused.

Minister Nepal expressed such views while speaking at the 3rd National Convention of the Sanskrit University Teachers’ Association here yesterday.

Vice-Chancellor of the University Bidur Poudel said Sanskrit scripts kept in various libraries should be translated into Nepali and English languages; the Ayurveda, Yoga and tantric Yoga should be developed and the state should take initiatives to conserve the land belonged to the University.

Moreover, he demanded the government to provide Rs. 600 million to the University to do researches and open Ayurveda College under the University.

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Carlsbad, CA, January 21, 2008 –– Chopra.com today launched its intention blog forum, making a call to the global online community to post their personal commitments to positive change in the world. The goal of the intention blog is to create a critical mass of individuals focusing their energy on transformation, healing, and growth.

All change and transformation is brought about by our thoughts, intentions and our attention,” said Chopra Center co-founder Deepak Chopra, M.D. By declaring our intentions and sending them out into the world – whether through chopra.coms blog forum or by other means – we set the organizing power of the universe in motion. Publicly declaring ones intentions generates more attention, and therefore more power, for their fulfillment.”

Bloggers from cities and villages around the world – including places as far flung as South Africa, Brazil, Jerusalem, India, Italy, and the United States – are posting their goals, dreams, and commitments on www.chopra.com/intention08list. Read the rest of this entry »

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New Jersey, January 21, 2008 — After successful launch of the first Kerala Ayurvedic & Yoga Center on November 4, 2007 in New York, Santhigram Kerala Ayurvedic Co. of US Inc. announced launching of its second US Center at Holiday Inn, Raritan Center, Edison, New Jersey on Thursday, January 17, 2008. This is the second center of the Company in the United States and was inaugurated by Mr. Sai Kumar, the renowned Malayalam Cine Actor. Mr. Upendra J Chivikula, Member of New Jersey General Assembly has presided over the function. Ms. Bindu Panicker, The renowned Malayalam Cine Actress, Dr. Sudhanshu Prasad, Councilman of Edison, Mr. Alex Vilanilam Koshy, Global President, World Malayalee Council, Inc., Mr. K.O. Mathew, Managing Director, Olive Builders, Mr. Ram Cheerath, Immigration Attorney and Mr. Reji George, President Kerala Association of New Jersey were the Guests of Honor.

Mr. Sai Kumar, Mr. Upendra J Chivikula and all other honoured guests who spoke at the occasion have appreciated the efforts of Santhigram in bringing Authentic Kerala specific Ayurvedic Therapies to United States and wished the Company to set up more and more Centers in various parts of US in the coming years and assured all their support for the endeavour.
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Indian pharmaceutical giant Himalaya Drug Company has launched a range of its personal health care products in Israel to further expand its reach abroad and encash on the growing ayurvedic market.

“It is a matter of pride to bring Ayurveda, which is 5,000 years old, contemporising it technologically. Synergy between Ayurveda and modern medicine is evolving and has already attracted the attention of people across the globe”, Ravi Prasad, President and CEO of Himalaya Drug Company said.

Israel is the 65th country apart from India where Himalaya now has a presence, he said at a ceremony organised to mark the opening of its first showroom in Tel Aviv.

India’s Ambassador to Israel, Arun Kumar Singh, said the launch of Himalaya’s products is yet another addition to the recent trend where Indian companies have started to invest in Israel.

“Himalaya is bringing with it thousands of years of traditional wisdom and knowledge. It will add further to the strengthening ties between the two countries and boost bilateral trade”, Singh said.

The company’s products will be distributed in Israel by a local partner, Hollander Nussbaum Ltd, a textile agency which is quite active in India.

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Sri Lanka: Taking the art of healing the natural way to the world, Siddhalepa recently launched its operations in Germany, a press release said. In Sri Lanka, Siddhalepa is a brand that has become a common name in every household for everyday aches and pains. Siddhalepa’s ranges of herbal and ayurvedic remedies have time and again proven to be versatile and effective for even the direst of consequences.

Siddhalepa in addition to its state of the art, ISO approved factory currently operates the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort in Wadduwa, the Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital and Anarva day spa in Mt. Lavinia and offers travellers relaxation at the Business Class lounge of the Bandaranaike International airport.
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Uniondale, New York (PRWEB) November 5, 2007 — Santhigram group of Companies with headquarters at New Delhi, India, announced launching “” at 897, Front Street, Uniondale, Long Island, New York 11553 (Tel. 1-516-640-5850) on Sunday, November 4, 2007. This is the first center of the Company in the United States and was inaugurated by Mr. Alex Vilanilam Koshy, Global President of the World Malayalee Council, Inc. Mr. George Abraham, General Secretary of Indian National Overseas Congress who is also the Chief Technical Officer in United Nations was the Guest of Honour.

Mr.Alex Vilanilam Koshy and Mr. George Abraham who spoke at the occasion have appreciated the efforts of Santhigram in bringing Authentic Kerala specific Ayurvedic Therapies to United States and wished the Company to set up Centers in various parts of US in the coming years and assured all their support for the endeavour.

According to Mr. Gopinathan Nair, Chairman & Managing Director of the Group, “Santhigram is in the mission of offering genuine Kerala specific Ayurvedic Therapies for the benefit of mankind.” He has plans to open at least a dozen Centers in USA in another two to three years.
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MONTCLAIR, California - Nov. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful Vedic Era! Experience the celebrations and ceremonies of India, western and world music and fun family entertainment, for three energizing and joyful days at the Grand Consecration of a Vedic Temple. Join us at the new Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Nov. 9th - 11th at 9720 N Central Avenue, Montclair CA, 91763.

Experience the grandeur and bliss of the Vedic Era! 48 hours of continuous Vedic rituals and opening of a University to radiate the enlightening Vedic Sciences. Fall into meditation and commune with the divine as you witness the largest number of tallest deities in North America being infused with divine energy by Paramahamsa Nithyananda, a multi-dimensional Enlightened Master from India. Don’t miss this rare, transformational opportunity!

The one-of-kind institution in North America will a seat of higher learning with top notch Vedic Scholars. It will have a rich spiritual library carrying over 100,000 books and house 1,200 very rare and authentic artifacts of the Vedic era. 30 different subjects will be taught on all aspects of Vedic tradition like yoga, meditation, ayurveda, Vedic rituals, crafts like rangoli, henna etc., with over 100 online courses and an E-library. Little Anandas, a weekend cultural school for children will be offered, where they will discover the Vedic truths in a fun environment. This bastion of Vedic culture and tradition in the West, aims to raise awareness of the Vedic tradition and usher in a positive impact on global peace and universal brotherhood.

As part of the GRAND celebration, Swamiji will be delivering FREE public discourses on the Shiva Sutras - the essence of meditation - for a continuous and unbelievable 30 days starting November 10th to December 9th. Shiva Sutras are the scriptures given directly by Lord Shiva to Devi, teaching various meditation techniques which help to reach “Shiva Consciousness.” When meditated upon they can take your mind on a direct path to the state of Enlightenment (complete self-realization - every moment brings new beginnings and new truths).

NITHYANANDA is a young, multi-dimensional, Enlightened Master from India whose popularity has exploded over the last seven years and awakened the hearts of millions of followers. His ground-breaking and dynamic techniques are transforming lives world wide. His goal is to create a blissful society, to spread the knowledge of the enlightening Vedic Sciences and in turn pave the way to creating peace in the individual, the country and the world. Currently there are over 1,000 centers in 30 countries, 30 Nithyananda Meditation Academies and 2 Universities.

The bliss continues to expand at an incredibly rapid pace. Be a part of it!

For more information, visit: www.NithyanandaVedicTemple.org or contact
info@NithyanandaVedicTemple(.org).

NEWS SOURCE: Nithyananda Vedic Temple

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