A few weeks ago, Jeremy Gray, a state lawmaker of Alabama and a follower of yoga, decided to raise his voice against a 28-year-old ban on yoga in state public schools.

Alabama revokes 28-year-old ban on yoga; prohibits 'namaste'

More people, especially world leaders, are opting for the Indian greeting of Namaste rather than going for a handshake -- in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian greeting 'Namaste' is now global: Macron and Merkel's pleasantries go viral

Even as worries grow over coronavirus, US President did a "Namaste", the Indian hand gesture to greet. This even as "Namaste" has become a much-favoured way to greet globally since handshakes risk spreading the coronavirus.

Coronavirus effect: After Macron, Trump does a 'Namaste'

Sophia made headlines after becoming the first robot to be recognised as a citizen in the world.

Humanoid 'Sophia' makes India debut in saree, greets audience with 'Namaste'

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