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India's Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering, by the numbers
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women have gathered in India’s northern city of Prayagraj for the ...
UBT Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi defends Kejriwal on Yamuna, Air Quality; slams BJP
Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has expressed strong support for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal especially in light of ongoing concerns over the Yam ...
Faithful millions carry on ‘holy dip’ after deadly crush
Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation Sparks Heated Debate Over Its Flag
The Middle Eastern kingdom is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Once known for its strict adherence to austere social norms rooted in a conservative interpretation of Islam, Saudi Arabia has, in ...
India’s BJP comes under fire for pilgrims’ deaths at Maha Kumbh Mela festival
About 400 million visitors are expected in Prayagraj for the six-week festival, which began on Jan 13. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela
How excitement of Hindu pilgrims turned to death and chaos at Maha Kumbh Mela - SPECIAL REPORT: For many Hindu pilgrims, bathing at the festival where three holy rivers meet is the spiritual journey ...