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. Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025
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 · Jan 15, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
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: Dynamite News · Jan 13, 2025
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: Dynamite News · Jan 13, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025
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. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees take holy dip at largest gathering of humanity on Earth Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people anywhere on Earth, is expected to draw more than 400 million devotees to India’s Uttar Pradesh The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
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: Dynamite News · Jan 12, 2025
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. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
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: Dynamite News · Jan 11, 2025
Dynamite News · Jan 11, 2025 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 · Jan 7, 2025 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 · Jan 6, 2025 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:
Dynamite News · Jan 4, 2025 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 · Jan 4, 2025 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 · Jan 3, 2025 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:
Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024 South Korea’s Muan turns into mass funeral site after deadly plane crash A sea of people wearing black, waiting for the remains of their loved ones, throng Muan’s airport, two days after crash.
International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024 Glitzy Calabar Carnival Wraps Up Tough Year In Nigeria Revellers dressed in glitzy, colourful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted out Afrobeats for one of west Africa's most prestigious carnivals.
International Business Times · Dec 26, 2024 India Readies For 400 Million Pilgrims At Mammoth Festival Beside India's holy rivers, a makeshift city is being built for a Hindu religious festival expected to be so vast it will be seen from space, the largest gathering in history.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024 Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedy
International Business Times · Dec 25, 2024 Catholics Hold Muted Christmas Mass In Indonesia's Sharia Stronghold With flickering candles and the sound of organs, hundreds of Catholics held a muted Christmas Eve mass in Indonesia's Aceh province, the only one under ultraconservative Islamic law in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation.