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PILGRIMAGE STATISTICS 2024
Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand since shrine closureUttarakhand's winter pilgrimage is gaining momentum, with over 34,000 pilgrims visiting the winter seats of Char Dham shrines since their c...
US tech companies enabled the surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in ChinaAn AP investigation reveals how American tech companies helped build China's surveillance state, enabling human rights abuses. U.S. firms s...
US tech companies enabled the surveillance and detention of hundreds of thousands in ChinaAn investigation reveals that US tech firms helped build China's surveillance system. Companies sold technology to Chinese police and gover...
No alcohol, no non-veg, and a new name? Rajasthan government’s Mount Abu makeover plan sparks protestsMount Abu, Rajasthan's cherished hill station, faces potential renaming to Abu Raj Tirth, sparking opposition from locals and tourism bodie...
The business of faith: How India can tap into its ₹1.2 lakh crore religious tourism potentialMaha Kumbh 2024 attracted 600-660 million visitors, far exceeding projections. With per-capita expenditure at ₹2,000, total spend reached ₹...
With 94.8 lakh visitors, Vaishno Devi Shrine records second highest number of pilgrims in decadeThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine recorded 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, the second-highest in a decade. Board CEO, Anshul Garg, reported on...
In the name of God: Why travellers’ spiritual quest is on an eternal journey after CovidWinds of change are further lifting the spiritual tourism industry that has been witnessing a surge since the pre-pandemic time. What can I...