While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern Indians.
The Uttar Pradesh administration has turned Kumbh from a rural, bottom-of-the-pyramid phenomenon into an elite experience. Even the deadly 29 January stampede hasn’t dulled the sheen.
In 'The Divine Kumbh', Deepak Kumar Sen offers an in-depth look at one of humanity’s most significant spiritual traditions with the help of historical insights and striking photos.
With the focus on ‘Rituals, Reverences, Rites,’ news channels barely have time for other stories. The Delhi Assembly election campaign occasionally peeks in and out.
Launched alongside Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, 'Amongst The Believers: The Kumbh Mela at Prayag' features Prashant Panjiar’s panoramic photographs, shot over two decades, entirely on film.
International media questions Modi's 'populist facade', saying Indian democracy will face its most important test in small towns & villages where the bulk of the population still live.
Historical documents suggest the Kumbh Mela is only 150 years old, but it stands as a testament to Hinduism’s amazing ability to reinvent itself under changing regimes.
Modi washed feet of 5 sanitation workers at 2019 Kumbh Mela. Three of them now back on duty at Maha Kumbh say they still face caste discrimination, demand better pay, permanent jobs.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Desi Candace Owens, entire existence is being an Aunty Tom meant to pander the prejudices of a certain class of reader engaging in some of the lamest strawmanning straight out of a WhatsApp forward. I wonder if the author ever gets tired of the act, I suppose she’s being doing it so long that she now is a true believer. Who are we to stop a grift that keeps on giving.
There are a few people who don’t approve of the Modi dispensation on any count. There only reason for existence is to puncture it on drop of the hat. Their thought process is do clouded that they overlook what is simple common sense .
Desi Candace Owens, entire existence is being an Aunty Tom meant to pander the prejudices of a certain class of reader engaging in some of the lamest strawmanning straight out of a WhatsApp forward. I wonder if the author ever gets tired of the act, I suppose she’s being doing it so long that she now is a true believer. Who are we to stop a grift that keeps on giving.
First time I’ve heard a Muslim author encouraging identifying with the ancient civilisational heritage of Bharata.
There are a few people who don’t approve of the Modi dispensation on any count. There only reason for existence is to puncture it on drop of the hat. Their thought process is do clouded that they overlook what is simple common sense .