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.
Several devotees are arriving at the bank of the Triveni Sangam—a confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati, where they performed the sacred ritual.
The pandal, turning out to be one of the Kumbh's biggest attractions, is also where the CM will be staying. Two special cottages with high-end facilities are being prepared for him.
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.
On Sunday, PM Modi praised the digital initiatives for the mela, and the BJP advertised the Sah'AI'yak chatbot, which will guide visitors in more than 10 languages.
With his cameo in Bads of Bollywood, Emraan Hashmi, who has long shifted away from his signature bold image, got the chance to revive his boyhood charm.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
Ms. Kissu, the clairvoyant, is back in action.
The Yogi government made a mistake. Should have included her in the Mela management committee.