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AP PHOTOS: Papua's noken bag, the knotted legacy of resilience and identity

The woman carries bananas, yams and vegetables in a knotted bag on her head as she wanders through a market in a suburban area of Jayapura in eastern Indonesia.

The Independent UK

Himalayan Folk Music Festival: Celebration of rich cultural heritage in Siliguri

In an effort to preserve and promote the rich traditions of the Himalayan region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's Outcast Toilet Cleaners Keeping Hindu Festival Going

Millions of pilgrims hoping to cleanse their sins by ritual baths at India's Kumbh Mela festival rely on key lavatory workers to clear up behind them -- those born on the lowest rung of the Hindu caste system.

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AP PHOTOS: Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Under the large fig trees, between two paved streets, a group of people is unpacking their bedding of brightly printed blankets. Using their bags as pillows…

The Independent UK

Thousands To Be Evacuated After Mount Ibu Eruption

Mount Ibu, located on the remote island of Halmahera, erupted for a fifth time this year on Wednesday, sending a column of smoke four kilometers (2.5 miles) into the sky.

International Business Times

Holy Dips At India's Giant Hindu Festival Come With Challenge

For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.

International Business Times

Japan’s tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses

Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.

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Record 36.8 Million Tourists Visited Japan In 2024

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.

International Business Times

The Cast of 'Single's Inferno' Season 4: Your Guide to Who's Who and Their Instagrams

The Netflix Korean dating show is back for another round of red-hot drama.

Marie Claire

Japanese Tourist Hotspot Kyoto To Hike Hotel Taxes

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

International Business Times

Naked, ash-smeared Hindu ascetics take holy dips at the Maha Kumbh festival

Naked Hindu ascetics and pilgrims are taking holy dips in sacred rivers in the first major bathing day of the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on Earth

The Independent UK

The world’s largest gathering: how India plans to keep 400 million pilgrims safe at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival

Imagine a gathering so large it dwarfs any concert, festival, or sporting event you’ve ever seen. In the Kumbh Mela, a religious festival held in India, millions of Hindu pilgrims come together to bathe in rivers considered sacred.

The Conversation

Lohri 2025: Five scrumptious mouth watering delicacies

India is celebrating Lohri today. Delicious food, folk songs, and the beat of dhol with friends and family… the festival is considered to be of warmth and bonding in the Northern parts of India especially in Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: World's largest Spiritual Sangam gets full swing; Details here...

The Maha Kumbh began at the dawn of 'Paush Purnima' on Monday with 6 million devotees already taking a holy dip in the Sangam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Guardian - UK

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

International Business Times

India To Open Giant Hindu Festival For 400 Million Pilgrims

Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India readied on Monday to bathe in sacred waters for the Kumbh Mela festival, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.

Dynamite News

Assam gears up for Bhogali Bihu: A celebration of food, fire and festivity

Magh Bihu, the harvest festival, marks the end of the harvesting season. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Assam and symbolizes gratitude to the God of Fire through a ceremonial bonfire, known as Meji. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Hindu Pilgrims Take The Plunge Ahead Of Largest Gathering

Indian farmer Govind Singh travelled for nearly two days by train to reach what he believes is the "land of the gods" -- just one among legions of Hindu pilgrims joining the largest gathering of humanity.

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Maha Kumbh: Aghori artists perform 'Masaan Holi' ahead of Mega festival

In a unique and vibrant display of tradition, a group of Aghori artists performed a special 'Masaan Holi' during a procession in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: Know about exclusive preparations in Prayagraj for Mela...

As Prayagraj prepares to host the Maha Kumbh, a massive gathering of devotees, tea vendors from Western Uttar Pradesh have descended upon the Sangam Ghat, despite the cold weather prevailing in the holy city. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Why you need to take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos

To cross the border between the two southeast Asian countries, Amelie Maurice-Jones opts for a more serene (and economical) mode of transport and discovers the Mekong in all its majesty

Dynamite News

Central government supports Kumbh Mela but they do not even look at Gangasagar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday reviewed preparations for Gangasagar Mela and alleged that the central government supports Kumbh Mela. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP govt to showcase state's tourism potential at Madrid, Berlin Fairs

In a major initiative to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading global tourism destination: Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - AU

A toddler, a student, a family of nine: who were the victims of Jeju Air flight 7C2216?

The 179 people who died were aged between three and 78 and came from South Korea and Thailand

Dynamite News

Mahakumbh Mela: Meet 'Chhotu Baba' who has not taken shower for 32 years

Gangapuri Maharaj who has not taken a bath for 32 years has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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