Linked to the grand size of the budget & scale of the event are the CM's ambitions to brand himself as a 'development-oriented Hindutva leader', political watchers say.
‘Divinity expresses itself not only in temples and rituals,’ said IRS officer and photographer Meenakshi Singh at the launch of her book Expressions of Divinity – Mahakumbh 2025.
UK citizens Syed Javed Ali, his wife & 2 kids had come to India to celebrate Eid. Portuguese nationals Devji Lacmane & Vanita Cana were visiting to attend Kumbh & for medical treatment.
Hinduism is, above all, a religion in motion. More importantly, the loud online proclamations of what Hinduism 'really' is is part of the religion’s endless flexibility.
One Naga sadhu has mastered the art of making reels and Facebook posts with apps like GirlFriend Photo Editor. In one post, he’s wearing a pair of Ray Bans, while holding rifles.
Rivers like the Ganga are known for their antibacterial properties. Keeping that glass skin glow intact can be tricky—especially if you’re attending a Kumbh Mela-style event.
Security measures include no-vehicle zone in mela area, restrictions on vehicles entering Prayagraj. Devotees abandoning transport stranded on highways & heading to mela on foot.
International media reports on main takeaways from Union Budget and how Maha Kumbh is a ‘cultural and developmental showcase’ rather than just a religious event.
The stampede was caused by a surge in devotees around the Sangam area Wednesday, all attempting to bathe during ‘brahm muhurt’, a period before sunrise considered auspicious.
Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.
With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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