If you feel like you're spending more time standing in line than on vacation, then you've probably been traveling this year.

The government of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has banned the practice of throwing dead bodies in rivers, and has promised aid to families struggling to afford cremations for ...

Over 660 million pilgrims gathered at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India, this past February, and I'm now seeing the ...

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a global tourism hotspot, emphasizing heritage, spirituality, and adventure. Efforts are being made to attract European tourists by highlighting unique cultural ...

Discover Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh's oldest district and India's spiritual heart. Explore its ancient history, temples, culture, and the holy Ganges River. CUET UG Result 2025 OUT ...

Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath denied the accuracy of the government report, insisting that the water was not just safe for bathing, but also for the Hindu ritual of drinking a ...

Varanasi: More than one crore devotees are expected to visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple in the month of Sawan. This time ...

Millions of people will flock to the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela. In 2025, between January 13 and February ...

Located on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, it is often referred to as Kashi or Benaras. The city is famous for its ghats—steps leading down to the river—where pilgrims perform ...

Uttar Pradesh is a land of epics, rich in history and spirituality, and is dotted with ancient cities that lure travellers from across the world. ... by taking a morning boat trip on the Ganges.

A blue stream spews from beneath brick factory buildings in Kanpur, India. The dark ribbon curls down a dirt embankment and flows into the Ganges River. "That's toxic runoff," says Rakesh Jaiswal ...