Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were travelling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, ...

PENANG has been buzzing with energy over the last two weeks, thanks to a vibrant mix of Chinese New Year celebrations and the ...

Several roads in Ipoh will be closed and diverted for four days from Monday (Feb 10) for Thaipusam celebrations this year.

A massive fire broke out Friday at India's ongoing mega Hindu festival Maha Kumbh Mela in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh destroying over 20 makeshift tents, officials said.

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in northern India this week after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela ... wind up lost every day of the festival. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) -Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede at the largest ...

NEW DELHI – Indian opposition parties have criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its handling of a vast Hindu festival after more than 30 people were killed in a stampede at the ...

Here's a closer look at the festival. India's Maha — or grand — Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world. It is often referred to as the "festival of festivals" and a ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India (Reuters) -- At least seven people were killed and around 10 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in ... day of the six-week Hindu festival. The stampede occurred between ...

It's also a prestige event for Modi, whose ruling party boasts of promoting Hindu cultural symbols.The Maha Kumbh festival has had stampedes in the past. In 2013, at least 40 pilgrims who were ...