Seers and religious heads staged a major protest at the Prayagraj Mela Authority office, alleging favouritism in land allotment. Demands for accountability led to a sit-in. Read the full story.
Prayagraj Mela administration partners with Rapido for safe pilgrim transport. The initiative offers employment to youth and aims to reduce traffic congestion during the Magh Mela.
Prayagraj's bakeries are buzzing with Christmas orders. Discover why the traditional plum cake remains a favorite and how local shops like Iraani Bakery are celebrating the season. Explore festive flavors and prices.
Discover Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, the hill in New Zealand with the world's longest name. Explore its Māori cultural significance and what it reveals about language and mapping.
Heritage Congress 2025 awards announced for regional history, Malayalam language & preservation. Winners include S Rajendu, Rachana Velappan Nair, Sai Nath Menon. Ceremony on Jan 10 in Thanjavur.
Day two of Prayagraj's 'Bazm-e-Virasat' festival featured legendary voices, literary giants, and cricket stars, celebrating the city's rich Ganga-Jamuni heritage. Read about the engaging sessions.
Prayagraj scholars demand official 'teerth kshetra' status for the city, seeking a 5-km sacred zone around Sangam. They also call for a ban on meat & alcohol and express concern over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Read more.
The head of a group suing over White House ballroom access expresses confidence in the Trump-appointed committee chairman to fulfill his duties impartially. Read the full story.
Bazm-e-Virasat's opening day celebrated Prayagraj's soul through Lantarani's humour, Saints of Allahabad's depth, and Padma Shri Tipanya's Nirgun recital. Explore the city's unique cultural legacy.
Violence erupted between two groups at Allahabad University's SSL Hostel, causing traffic chaos. The administration has identified 25 inmates via CCTV and initiated disciplinary action. Read more.
The second edition of Bazm-e-Virasat began in Prayagraj, celebrating its heritage. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia inaugurated it with a personal address and a tribute to Kakori martyrs. Read more.
The Asiatic Society, Kolkata, partners with IIT Kharagpur to preserve fragile manuscripts using multispectral imaging. This tech creates exact replicas, saving priceless heritage for future scholars. Read more.
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
The All India Youth Federation in Trichy has put up posters condemning illegal construction on riverbanks. They demand action against officials and threaten protests to protect vital water bodies. Read more.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris has damaged books in its Egyptian Antiquities department. The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, but no artworks were harmed. Read details.
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 will blend spirituality with adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing. A 5-acre zone in Arail aims to attract tourists year-round with world-class safety. #Prayagraj #AdventureTourism
VHP threatens statewide agitation in Karnataka against proposed amendments to ease cattle transport law, citing threat to farmers and culture. Details inside.
Discover the ingenious food preservation traditions of Himalayan communities at the 'Journeying Across the Himalayas' festival in Delhi from Dec 4-10. Learn recipes from Ladakh, Kashmir, Assam & more.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
A tragic fire in Prayagraj's Ganga Nagar claimed a man's life and hospitalized his wife and daughter. The blaze, sparked by a two-wheeler, highlights home safety risks. Read the full report.
Learn science-backed methods to store fruits correctly. Preserve vitamins, antioxidants, and low glycemic index values for weeks. Reduce food waste and boost health benefits.
Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi awards 115 individuals for protecting Gujarat's historical sites. He stresses citizen responsibility for cleanliness and preservation of cultural heritage.
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
Thane police arrested a 38-year-old meat shopkeeper for illegally selling 16 kg of beef. The raid in Bhiwandi's Nizampura area followed a tip-off. Read the full details.
Prayagraj authorities draft a detailed traffic and safety plan for Magh Mela 2025, featuring ghats on Google Maps, 7 key routes, and special parking. Key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 15) & Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18).
Film preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur spotted at the special re-release of Satyajit Ray's classic Aranyer Din Ratri. Witness the celebration of cinematic heritage.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expresses deep concern over declining use of Indian languages, urges families to speak mother tongues at home. Read his urgent message.
Bengaluru women are embracing egg freezing to balance career ambitions with future family planning. Discover how this fertility preservation trend is reshaping lives.