TOPIC
Kumbh Mela
President Kovind becomes the first President since Rajendra Prasad in 1953 to visit the Kumbh Mela
President Kovind's visit was organised on a day when the authorities expected less of a rush. He performed Ganga Pujan at the banks of the Triveni Sangam.
OpIndia Evening Dispatch: Wednesday, 16th January, 2019
From what is happening at the Kumbh to the latest development in the political front, daily roundup of news.
Kumbh Mela 2019: First Dalit head of Juna Akhada calls for ‘Gharwapsi’ of those who have converted to other faiths
Giri further stated that he wants politicians to stop using the word Dalits and call the members of his community SCs, STs and OBCs as mandated by the Constitution. He asserted that he has faced casteist comments himself but wants Gharwapsi of people to Hinduism.
Kumbh Mela 2019 begins and English Media couldn’t care less
If you are a Hindu and live in India then I urge you to be in spirit, if not in person, with Kumbh Mela 2019
OpIndia Evening Dispatch : Saturday, 12th January 2019
The OpIndia Evening Dispatch will catch you up on the day's event even if you have been busy thus far.
Fact Check: Is UP government distributing free condoms in Kumbh Mela?
The claims of condoms being distributed by the UP government were found to be false.
History created as transgenders take out a procession in Kumbh Mela
In a first, transgenders took part in the religious royal entry procession called 'Peshwai' on 6th January for the 'Kinnar Akhara'
Those calling themselves “accidental Hindus” are now flaunting their Janeu and Gotra: Yogi Adityanath
People crticising Kumbh Mela are trying to defame the Indian culture, he said.
Massive preparations underway ahead of Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019, delegates from 72 countries arrive
Projects like "Paint my City Campaign" are being run as part of preparations ahead of the Kumbh Mela.
PM Modi to oversee Kumbh Mela preparations which will be held in Allahabad in 2019
Kumbh Mela will be held earlier next year in January in Allahabad