Dozens Killed in Stampede at Massive Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival in India
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Clip of people fleeing heavy waves filmed in India's Kolkata, not during Kumbh Mela
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Footage does not show fireworks on last day of Kumbh Mela
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Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million
Large crowds turned out in northern Indiafor the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that ...NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Dozens found alive in metal containers after India avalanche
They survived as the containers had enough oxygen to sustain them during a days-long rescue, said officials.BBC News - 4d -
India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.CBS News - 6d -
Nutritional shakes recalled after listeria infections killed 11 and hospitalized dozens
A range of frozen milkshakes have been recalled after they were linked to 11 deaths and dozens of serious illnesses, many of them in long-term care homes and hospitals, the FDA confirmed on Friday.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause
The World Health Organization speculated that a mass poisoning event was behind the deaths of 60 people. But African experts suspect a more mundane cause.The New York Times - 6d -
Worst violence in Syria since Assad fall as dozens killed in clashes
"Huge reinforcements" are heading to Latakia province after clashes reportedly claim dozens of lives.BBC News - 9h -
At least 4 construction workers are killed in an avalanche in northern India
The Indian army says at least 4 workers have died a day after an avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with TibetABC News - 6d -
Avalanche Buries Road Workers’ Camp in India, Killing 8
Rescuers working in extreme conditions evacuated 46 other construction workers trapped beneath feet of snow.The New York Times - 5d -
Hindu devotional singing is having a moment
According to Grammy Award-winner Chandrika Tandon and other devotional musicians, the melodic repetition of Vedic mantras, often associated with the many names of the tradition’s various deities, ...ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Photo of Hindu idol falsely linked to unrest in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
Yahoo News - Feb. 26 -
Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik
An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Apple expands India manufacturing
Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinksFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
The twisty tale of India’s Religare
Also in this newsletter: Muted interest in electric vehicles, and Sonia Dasgupta’s mantraFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
India dismiss dangerous Head
Travis Head's innings is brought to an end on 39 as he skies a catch to Shubnam Gill off the bowling of Varun Chakravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.BBC News - 3d -
Fyre Festival is still a byword for epic failure
But that hasn’t stopped the notorious luxury music experience from attempting a comebackFinancial Times - 6d -
WATCH: Massive sinkhole appears in English village
A large sinkhole appeared on a street in a village near London. Police evacuated nearby buildings and advised people to avoid the area due to concerns of a possible explosion.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Mexico Released Dozens of Cartel Figures Into U.S. Custody
Also, Southeast Asia’s scam centers keep flourishing. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas
Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.The New York Times - Feb. 28 -
Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Sells For Massive Price At Auction
[UPDATE] The auction for the Charizard-shaped Cheeto, the "Cheetozard," if you will, has concluded. The item sold for the astronomical price of $72,000 USD . The buyer got a total of $87,840 ...GameSpot - 3d -
Massive dolphin leaps from water into fishermen's boat
A 900-pound dolphin landed in a fishermen's boat in New Zealand causing damage to the vessel. CBS News' Elizabeth cook reports.CBS News - 2d -
Syrian security forces accused of executing dozens of Alawites
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 52 people belonging to the Alawite minority were executed in the coastal province of Latakia.BBC News - 5h -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: How India's emerging as a formidable player in defense
India is beefing up its defense spending as tensions between the country and China grow. The subcontinent is relying on renewed U.S.-India ties for equipment.CNBC - Feb. 28 -
India's three trade deals in the offing
Also in this newsletter: Amazon to pay damages for copyright violation and the latest economic metricsFinancial Times - 3d -
India’s gold-backed loan glut
Also in this newsletter: prospect of free speech curbs for social media sites, and China’s economic outlookFinancial Times - 21h -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Fyre Festival 2 tickets go on sale after spectacular flameout in 2017
Event organizer Billy McFarland went to prison for fraud after the first Fyre Festival epically failed. Now he's ready to get the party started — again.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Fyre festival 2: tickets go on sale for follow-up to infamous disaster
No musical line-up has been confirmed but tickets to the Mexican sequel are now available with prices up to $1.1m. Tickets to the second Fyre festival have gone on sale this week, promising a more ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
WATCH: Fyre Festival 2 advertises ticket packages for over $1 million
Tickets went on sale Monday for Fyre Festival 2, nearly eight years after the infamous Bahamas festival that led to its founder being convicted of wire fraud.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Fyre Festival 2 Announces Dates, Location, Ticket Prices
Eight years — and one prison sentence — later, Billy McFarland is back with another attempt at the event.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘The Whole Country Is a Fyre Festival Right Now’
“I think it might be time to give the planet to the apes, because we’re finished,” Kimmel said on Tuesday.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Gamescom Latam Big Festival announces nominees for 2025 game awards
Gamescom Latam Big Festival has announced the nominees for the best indie games created by Brazil's game developers.VentureBeat - Feb. 26 -
Alarms raised over legitimacy of Fyre festival 2: ‘An event that does not exist’
Tourism and local officials in Mexico deny any knowledge of proposed follow-up to disastrous 2017 event. When tickets to the second Fyre festival went on sale this week , there was just one ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
CRKD Reveals Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller For Fortnite Festival
Fortnite is more than just a battle royale nowadays, with Fortnite Festival serving as a bonafide rhythm game. And if you’re interested in the authentic Guitar Hero/Rock Band experience, the ...GameSpot - Feb. 28 -
CIA to offer tips on 'creative problem solving' at SXSW festival
The typically tight-lipped CIA is peeling back the curtain on some of its secrets with an upcoming presentation at South By Southwest festivalABC News - 3d -
CIA to Offer Tips on ‘Creative Problem Solving’ at SXSW Festival
Do you want to solve problems like a spy? Then you’re in luck—the CIA will be offering pointers in Texas.Inc. - 3d -
With three films at the festival, Kate Mara is this year's unofficial queen of SXSW
With 'The Astronaut,' 'The Dutchman' and 'Friendship' all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.Los Angeles Times - 11h
