Kumbh Mela: Amrit snan, deferred due to stampede, resumes

Amrit snan, the traditional bathing ritual of akharas that was deferred due to the stampede at Maha Kumbh, resumed on Wednesday. IMAGE: Devotees walk from a pontoon bridge after a deadly stampede......

Maha Kumbh: 2 cr take 'Amrit Snan'; no rush for Sangam Nose

The third 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh proceeded smoothly on Monday with lakhs of people taking a dip on the occasion of Basant Panchmi and akharas resuming the grand processions curtailed last......

Kinnar akhara opens doors for transgenders to Kumbh Mela

Having faced stiff resistance when they tried to register an 'akhara' for transgender persons 10 years ago, the tent of their sect at the ongoing Maha Kumbh is now flooded with pilgrims queuing up......

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early Wednesday as millions of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the......

Now, dating an IITian just a click away

Are you an IITian looking for some quality time, as a welcome break from the drudgery of studies? Or, put differently: Are you looking to date none else but the brilliant IIT-types? If the......

Garmi Review: Yet Another Violent Show Set In UP

Of late, crime, politics, corruption and hate have been leaking out of every streaming platform.By the time Garmi drops, fatigue has already set in, observes Deepa Gahlot. For most directors, the......

Celebrate Janmashtami with These Songs

Bollywood has often celebrated Lord Krishna with lovely songs over the years.On the festive occasion of Janmashtami, Subhash K Jha picks his favourite Kanha songs. Kanha Bole Na, Sangat In her......

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Incomparable Lata Mangeshkar passed into the ages on February 6, 2022. She was 92.Some of her best songs, in celebration of an incredible life. Nightingale of India. Greatest Indian Singer......

Mood Off? Listen to This Playlist!

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies? Sukanya Verma curates one for you. The second of a multi-part special: Dum Maaro Dum,......

India win three medals in sailing at Asian Games

IMAGE: 49er sailing bronze medallists Varun Ashok Thakkar and KC Ganpati. Photograph: PTI India recorded its best showing in sailing at Asian Games as Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar......

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the seventh day of the Asian Games on Saturday. IMAGE: Saina Nehwal. Photograph: Albert Perez/Getty Images   ATHLETICS: Men's High Jump......

Sujith leads India's domination

The tricolour has been raised with ridiculous regularity in Pakistan over the last few days.The Indian men rounded off their domination of the pool snatching two more gold and as many meet records......

Indian swimmers rule the pool

Indian swimmers continued to sweep the medals for the third day running in the SAF Games.After winning four gold medals on each of the first two days, India's Mandar Divase clinched the 1500 metres......

Nisha Millet back with a bang

Three national records tumbled as Police Sports Control Boardbaggedthree gold medalson the opening day of the 57th National Aquatics Championships in Kolkata on Wednesday.Puttingbehind her injury......