Hyderabad, June 20 -- A day before the International Yoga Day, a massive '24-Hour Countdown Event' was organised in Hyderabad under the leadership of Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday,

The event witnessed participation from several prominent personalities, yoga organisations, students and international delegates, reflecting the growing popularity of yoga both in India and abroad.

G Kishan Reddy said the event was part of India's continued efforts to promote yoga globally since the observance of June 21 as the International Day of Yoga was initiated.

"Government of India initiated the celebration of 21st June as International Day of Yoga across the world. In Hyderabad, prominent people have been observing 24-hour countdown to 21...