New Delhi: As Maha Kumbh began in the holy city of Prayagraj on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a very special day for those who cherish Indian values and culture, saying the massive religious event embodies India’s timeless spiritual heritage. “A very special day for crores of people who cherish Bharatiya values…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): The Maha Kumbh Mela commenced at Sangam — the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — on Monday with more than 40 lakh people from different walks of life taking the first holy dip. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the Maha Kumbh to be held…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): A helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh has now been slashed by more than half to Rs 1,296 per person, according to an official statement. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh in a statement said the 7–8 minute helicopter ride will begin on January 13. “Helicopter joyride of Maha Kumbh will now cost…
Lucknow: Nearly 50 lakh devotees took a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers in Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday, a day ahead of the first bathing festival, Paush Purnima, authorities said. Men, women, elderly individuals, children, and a large number of saints and seers converged at the Sangam to perform…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that his chair is not vacant but yet journalists are reporting that a change of guard in the state is in the offing. Referring to the media reports that his deputy D K Shivakumar would replace him anytime soon, Siddaramaiah took a swipe at the “speculative journalism”….
Chennai: The BJP-led NDA has decided to boycott the Erode East by-poll scheduled for February 5 and would focus on dethroning the ruling DMK in the hustings next year, the saffron party’s state unit said on Sunday. BJP’s announcement virtually makes the election a no-contest as the main opposition AIADMK and the DMDK have already…
Chennai: Tamils who had migrated from the state to many countries centuries ago, have contributed greatly for the development of the respective nations, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Sunday. Addressing the World Tamil Diaspora Day here, he said the Tamil language was the “umbilical cord” linking all. “The ancestors of many…
Shirdi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said veteran politician Sharad Pawar played politics of betrayal and treachery in Maharashtra from 1978, which was ended by BJP’s massive victory in the assembly polls with its resolve to establish a stable government. Addressing a state BJP convention in Shirdi, Shah said the people of Maharashtra…
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday promised to give Rs 8,500 every month to educated unemployed youths in Delhi for one year if it comes to power in Delhi. This is the third scheme launched by the Congress ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls. The financial assistance will be provided under the ‘Yuva Udaan Yojana’…
New Delhi: As the Maha Kumbh Mela is all set to begin at Prayagraj from Monday, a new illustrated book looks at the mythology, vibrant rituals, and profound spirituality that define the mega event. “The Divine Kumbh: Echoes of Eternity: Ganga, Shipra, Godavari, and Sangam” by Deepak Kumar Sen also highlights the timeless essence of…
