Asia’s largest storytelling festival, celebrated poet-lyricist Gulzar engaged in a nazm-laced conversation with Roshan Abbas.

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Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...

Devotees take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the "Maha Kumbh Mela", or the Great Pitcher Festival, in Prayagraj, India, on Jan 13, 2025 ...

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January 15, 2019 Beginning of Kumbh Mela - A sacred bathing ritual with around 15 million people attending the event at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. This table captures the ...

In July, Hina Khan announced her return to work for her first assignment since her breast cancer diagnosis. Trending Photos Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan attended a Gujarati food festival and indulged in ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women from all across India flocked to the northern city of Prayagraj on Monday to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festival ...

These festivals go beyond just marking the passage of time—they offer a deeper connection to the values, traditions, and customs that have shaped the lives of millions. Whether you’re drawn to ...