Stampede at Indias Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims Hurt
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Marvel Rivals Spring Festival Introduces New Costumes And Superhero Soccer
Although springtime doesn't technically begin until March 20, NetEase is getting a jump on the warmer weather by launching a Spring Festival in Marvel Rivals later this week. In the announcement ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
The lost mansions of Chettinad: festival showcases opulent homes turned heritage hotels
In its heyday, Chettinad in southern India was a thriving hub of international traders. Today, the grandeur of their homes is being restored by a community keen to celebrate the houses’ cultural ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Multimedia opera lights up New York’s Prototype Festival
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'It hurts': Campbell, Lions see magical year end
Fresh off a disheartening 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round on Saturday night, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was emotional in illustrating his club's 15-win ...ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries
A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj cityABC News - Jan. 19 -
GDC reveals finalists for the 27th Independent Games Festival
The Independent Games Festival revealed the nominees for its upcoming awards event, with Consume Me and Despelote leading in nominations.VentureBeat - Jan. 17 -
Video shows recovered jewellery from 2021 burglary case, not from 'Muslim employee of Hindu temple'
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India’s best cities to work in?
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Millions of pilgrims and naked, ash-smeared ascetics take holy dips in India's mega Hindu festival
Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics and millions of pilgrims are taking dips in sacred rivers in the first of a series of major baths in the Maha Kumbh festival, the largest religious ...ABC News - Jan. 14 -
RFK Jr.’s MAHA Movement Obscures America’s Unhealthy Past
Medical historians say that the phrase “Make America Healthy Again” obscures a past during which this country’s people ate, smoked and drank things that mostly left them unwell.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Rise of the Maha moms: the momfluencers embracing RFK’s push for a ‘healthier’ America
Experts condemn his conspiracist thinking as dangerous – but some ‘crunchy’ Trump backers feel vindicated by the health secretary pick. For Mikyla Page, keeping a three year-old daughter healthy is ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees, mystics and holy men and women flocked to kickstart the Maha Kumbh festivalNBC News - Jan. 13 -
In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
India’s Maha Kumbh Mela festival gets under way for first time in 144 years
The grand version of the 12-yearly Hindu pilgrimage is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees. The world’s largest religious gathering kicked off on Monday as millions of Hindu devotees ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earthABC News - Jan. 12 -
Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Easy Come, Easy Go: Parkes Elvis Festival 2025 – in pictures
The 32nd year of the festival is themed around Presley’s 1967 film ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ and marks what would have been his 90th birthday. The festival is the largest celebration of the king of rock ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Nadella’s micro gift to India
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Dozens Injured After Elephant Stampedes Through Festival Crowd
Yahoo News - Jan. 9 -
Six dead in Indian temple stampede as free passes draw crowd of thousands
At least six people were killed and 35 injured in a stampede near one of India’s busiest Hindu temples, after thousands assembled to secure free visit passes.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
At least 6 die in a stampede at a temple in southern India, a report says
At least six people have died and dozens are injured after a stampede among hundreds at the entry of a temple in southern IndiaABC News - Jan. 8 -
Eagles have 'faith' in QB Hurts if cleared to play
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he has a "lot of faith" in quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is still in concussion protocol, to get himself prepared in time for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival
China's city of Harbin unveiled its annual Ice and Snow Festival this week, which features sculptures, castles and even huge ice slides.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Packers' Watson carted off; Love leaves hurt too
Packers quarterback Jordan Love and wide receiver Christian Watson sustained injuries during the second quarter and exited the team's regular-season finale against the Bears.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Cummins ends electric innings by India's Pant
Pat Cummins removes Rishabh Pant for an astonishing 61 in the final Test between Australia and India.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Avs coach livid over no whistle with goalie hurt
Avs coach Jared Bednar said it was "insanity" for officials not to blow a play dead after goaltender Scott Wedgewood was down in the net and hurt during Thursday's game against the Sabres.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
'He's under their skin' - Konstas riles India again
Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting "under their skin", according to team-mate Scott Boland.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
India’s next digital payments boom
Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party statsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groupsABC News - Jan. 2 -
In charts: has the ‘India trade’ run out of steam?
Slowing growth and high inflation hit household incomes and raise questions about economic fundamentalsFinancial Times - Jan. 1
