Deepak Chopra news stories on Newser

Debate Rages Over Yoga's Roots

Matt Cantor — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:35:06 CST

An American Hindu group is calling for yoga fans to be more aware of what it says are the practice’s roots in Hinduism—and the suggestion has ignited intense reactions and a debate over yoga’s origins, the New York Times reports. Those weighing in on the matter include a Southern...

Was Jackson Healthy or On the Brink? Yes.

Drew Nelles — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:43:45 CDT

Was Michael Jackson happy and healthy, or drug-addled and depressed in his final days? Depends who you ask. The AP compiles a list of contradictory reports from the star’s inner circle: Concert promoter Randy Phillips initially told reporters Jackson was "a healthy, vibrant human being,” but later said he hired...

Chopra Blames Mumbai Attacks on US Policy

Gabriel Winant — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:13:02 CST

What was Deepak Chopra, New Age philosopher and feel-good guru, doing holding forth on the Mumbai terror attacks on CNN this weekend, Dorothy Rabinowitz wants to know. Writing in the Wall Street Journal , Rabinowitz airs her outrage at Chopra's reflexive blaming the United States for an attack perpetrated neither by...

Deepak Chopra: 'Catch God With His Pants Down'

Sam Gale Rosen — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:24:37 CDT

Real-life new-age guru Deepak Chopra is a big fan of Mike Myers' movie, The Love Guru, and writes that laughing at God is exactly what we need right about now. "More comedies should cross the line between vulgar lampoon and reckless disrespect. Let's catch God with his pants down—or...

Indian Guru to the Beatles Dies

Laurel Jorgensen — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 03:22:03 CST

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian guru who inspired the Beatles and founded the Transcendental Meditation movement, died yesterday at his Dutch home, the Guardian reports. He was believed to be 90. Maharishi—known as the “giggling guru” for his playful witticisms—hosted the Beatles for a highly publicized retreat at...