Kumbh Mela Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: UNESCO
New Delhi: India's Kumbh Mela has been recognised by UNESCO as an "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" and held up as the world's largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims. The external affairs ministry on Thursday said the recognition was accorded by the...
Sorry, Bollywood. People Aren’t Going Missing at Kumbh Mela Any More
MUMBAI/Nagpur: Think Kumbh Mela, and thanks to Bollywood films from the '60s and '70s, the first thing that comes to mind is missing kids or separated twins. So, it's a matter of great pride for the local authorities that this...
Video: Humanitarian approach of Nashik cops save man who attempted suicide
Nagpur: Indian police have often been depicted by Bollywood movies as personnel from the law-enforcement department which arrive at the crime spot after the crime has been committed. After reaching the spot too, they have so many procedures which they...
First Shahi Snan in Kumbh: No one can take holy dip prior to sadhus and saints
Nasik/ Nagpur. In the ongoing Kumbh Mela at Nasik and Tryambakeshwar, the traditional first Shahi Snan (majestic bath) took place on the morning of Aug 29, followed by a large number of devotees taking holy dip in Godawari river. Today's first...
