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......

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......

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

Throwing caution to the wind amid rising cases of coronavirus, thousands of seers congregated on Wednesday at Har ki Pairi in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga during the third shahi snan of the......

The Hindu seer who wants to take on Kashmiri stone-pelters

'We are not trying to disturb the peace in Kashmir. On the contrary, we want to restore peace in Kashmir.' IMAGE: A student throws a stone at a policemen during a protest in Srinagar. Photograph:......