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MADHYA PRADESH: Meet the social media-savvy cops of Madhya Pradesh, who are harnessing the power of digital platforms to educate, empower, and safeguard citizens, while setting a new standard for community policing. At a time when police forces across India are increasingly zeroing in on the virtual world to curb its misuse, a small but effectively-communicating group of cops in Madhya Pradesh have emerged as social media icons on a mission to usher in positive changes in society. These cops resemble a band of superheroes who are not only stopping crimes and mishaps but, through their social media handles, are also empowering thousands of people with information about traffic safety and cybercrime, among others. Some of them are already famous, like Rajesh Dandotiya, additional DCP (crime) Indore Police, and Prashant Choubey, an additional SP in Vidisha district. But, there are others too, who are making a mark. Posted in eastern MPs Shahdol district and promoted just a few months back as head constable, 35-year-old traffic cop Vivekanand Tiwari is on a mission to educate people on the ABCD of traffic safety and all related aspects. He has 76 lakh YouTube subscribers, 31 lakh followers on Facebook and 12 lakh on Instagram. Before and after his eight hours of official duty at the designated road traffic point daily, Tiwari, along with a cameraman, spends a couple hours at various routes and mingles freely with commoners, particularly youths, for whom he is a big attraction. Spanning from young children riding their bicycles and youngsters on bikes and scooters to farmers on tractors and truckers on heavy vehicles, Tiwari stops them with a smile on his face and educates them with key lessons of road traffic rules, which are important not just for safe transport but also to save their kitty from avoidable traffic challans. Rajni Chauhan His love for teaching the commoners about road traffic and safety rules has not just saved people from unnecessary challans but also helped them save money plausibly while getting the prized high-security registration number plates. Dont be surprised if the head constable hailing from Rewa district meets you while you are driving or walking the streets and lanes of tribal-dominated Shahdol district. His latest videos include tips for all those purchasing second-hand vehicles. His commitment to road safety has not just been a hit in Shahdol and other districts of MP but even saved a youngsters life in Prime Minister Narendra Modis parliamentary constituency around a year ago. It was to my pleasant surprise that I got a call on my phone from Varanasi, who told me that my safe driving tips from one of the videos helped his son save his life from a sudden speeding truck, Tiwari recalled. Out of the plethora of educational and interactive videos/reels shot by Tiwari, more than 150 have attracted one crore views each, with one of them getting the maximum of 24 crore views. Six hundred kilometres away at Pohri police station in Shivpuri district, inspector in-charge Rajni Chauhan, too, is a social media icon who is focused on promoting issues such as women empowerment, child education and informing people about the ill effects of child marriage and cyber crimes like digital arrest. Enjoying a large follower/subscriber base of 464k Facebook followers, 609K on Instagram and 7K on YouTube, the 34-year-old police inspector is not alone in her mission to usher a positive change in society but is joined in the interactive videos by her 5-year-old kindergarten student daughter Shivaya. Its a very satisfying experience when, at the end of the day, its clear that these efforts of mingling with the commonest of people, particularly with women and girls in their own rustic lingo, is helping people, particularly kids, shed the sense of fear for cops, Chauhan says proudly. Ravindra Singh Chauhan, however, is not just arousing the proactive interests of people, particularly Generation Y, in issues of women empowerment and child education but has used her trusted follower base in the same district to bust a nework of drug peddlers.During my previous posting at Physical Police Station in Shivpuri district, it was someone among the social media follower base who came forward with specific and reliable inputs which helped us in busting a ring of drug peddlers. In the state capital, Bhopal, meanwhile, sub-inspector in-charge of Hamidia Chowki, Ravindra Singh, is using the power of social media to help youngsters prepare for physical tests of various government recruitment tests and stay fit overall. In his videos/reels, Singh makes it a point to narrate how he transformed from a lean boy into a brawny youth with a disciplined life and utmost dedication. With a large base of 376K followers on Instagram, Singh is also educating citizens against the rising cases of cyber crime, especially digital arrest. On lines of Singh, constable Sandip Yadav in CM Dr Mohan Yadavs home district, Ujjains Birlagram police station, is on a mission to prevent people from cyber fraud, particularly digital arrest, and save teenagers from taking any extreme step after failing in the examinations. Having over 81K followers on Instagram, his videos have been used by many others in Ujjain to educate parents not to put unnecessary pressure of results on the psyche of school-going children. My videos against digital arrest fraud saved a Bhajan Mandali musician from losing hard-earned money due to digital arrest some weeks back. When he came and hugged me with tearful eyes, it was like winning a trophy, remembered Yadav. Social media-savvy cop empowers women rajni chauhan is focused on promoting issues such as women empowerment, child education and informing people about the ill effects of child marriage and cyber crimes like digital arrest. its a very satisfying experience when, at the end of the day, its clear that these efforts of mingling with the commonest of people, particularly with women and girls in their own rustic lingo, is helping people, particularly kids, shed the sense of fear for cops, chauhan says proudly.
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He speaks in staccato. Sounds silly and sublime at the same time. And breaks into a delightful impromptu jig. The first week of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, already visited by over 70 million, saw this unlikely head-turner, Abhey Singh, 34, now a media star identified by the masses as 'IITian Baba'. Abhey Singh's life journey is one as unique as the spelling of his name. From science to spirituality -- from vignyan to gyan -- he is now on a quest to explore the meaning of his existence and purpose of his life. My existence is unrestricted and boundless. I possess complete freedom to undertake any action, unbound by limitations or constraints, he tells media persons, now following him in droves. He is a complete nomad even at the Mahakumbh and it's difficult to spot him at one place. After the limelight remained trained on him at the beginning of the Mela, he suddenly disappeared for a couple of days, but showed up on Friday evening, claiming that seers were spreading rumours about his 'vanishing' act due to his popularity. Born to lawyer father and a homemaker mother in Jhajjar, Haryana, Abhey was exceptional in academics. His entry to IIT-Bombay in 2008 was a testimony to this. He completed his four-year degree in aerospace engineering like a normal whiz kid. In came a campus placement at a Delhi firm. Nothing unusual on the surface. But somewhere within there was growing restlessness. I studied at IIT-Bombay for four years, and also did MDS from there. But there was something amiss. Soon, I developed interest in arts and photography, he says. He also did a course in fine arts. But equilibrium was nowhere to be seen. Still, despite a tumultuous state of mind, he carried on for some more years. A high-paying job took him to Canada in 2016. But at the same time disenchantment with the material world was on full throttle. In one of the Instagram posts from 2016, he writes in a philosophical post: There were so many things I did not want to be, but they were deep within me. So I cut parts of me out. With time, more parts I chopped. The less remained. And now I wonder who it is that is 'left'. The Covid pandemic revealed to him the unpredictability of life. He left Canada for good. The family, expectedly, was not amused. But, for Abhey, the familial thread had weakened. Parents' appeal for pursuing a normal life remained unheeded. And he often started remaining outdoors. His passion for photography and travelling added to his spiritual pursuit. Soon he realised his real calling lay in the hills. For the next couple of years, he was off to Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh -- Rishikesh, Haridwar, Shimla, Mussoorie, Dharamshala. Spending harsh winters at these places triggered his own metamorphosis. Then I spent a couple of days with an Aghori baba performing week-long sadhna (meditations)... life changed after that, he says. Crisp suit and tie gave way to saffron rob and Rudraksh. A few months ago, he met Baba Someshwar Puri of Juna Akhara in Varanasi, who brought him to Mahakumbh. Now soaked in ascetic ecstasy and basking in the fame that he is getting here, he says: I have finally understood the truth. Gyan ke peeche chalte jao, chalte jao, aur kahan jaoge, yahin aoge (Keep following the path of knowledge and wisdom. Where else will you go? You will return to your roots). I don't want to get stuck, I don't want to stop. When a man doesn't get stuck anywhere, then he becomes free, he says, declaring I have no friend, nor I am in touch with my family. He last spoke to his parents six months ago. They, of course, want him back, but deep within they know it's a difficult demand.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways Introduces 137 Special Trains for Devotees
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Elevate KaleshwaramManthaniRamagiri as tourism circuit, Sridhar Babu urges Shekhawat
Telangana state IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu. (Image: Twitter) Telangana state IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu. (Image: Twitter) New Delhi: Telangana Industries and IT Minister, D Sridhar Babu, has presented an ambitious proposal to Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, to elevate KaleshwaramManthaniRamagiri corridor into an iconic spiritual and heritage tourism circuit. With its unparalleled cultural significance, timeless architecture, and breathtaking natural beauty, this triad of destinations has the potential to redefine tourism in India. Kaleshwaram Mukteshwar Temple: The Southern Jewel of Devotion Perched on the serene banks of the sacred Godavari River, the Kaleshwaram Mukteshwar Temple is a divine marvel with over a thousand years of spiritual legacy. Revered as Dakshina Kashi (The Varanasi of the South), this temple is uniquely blessed with two Shivlingas in its sanctum sanctorum one symbolizing Mukteshwara (Lord Shiva) and the other Kaleshwara (Lord Yama). Sridhar Babu elaborated on its unparalleled importance, drawing parallels with spiritual landmarks like Somnath, Kedarnath, and Kashi. The Kaleshwaram Temple is more than a place of worship; it is a spiritual powerhouse that attracts millions of devotees annually. This years Saraswati Pushkaralu is expected to bring in 3040 lakh pilgrims, and the Godavari Pushkaralu in 2027 could see over a crore visitors. With the government central assistance, we can transform this temple into a world-class spiritual and eco-tourism hub, complete with amenities that elevate the experience for global visitors, he explained. Ramagiri Fort: Where History Meets Mythology Towering over the landscape with its 1,200-year-old legacy, the Ramagiri Fort is a treasure trove of history and legend. Its mention in the Ramayana, ancient temples dedicated to Lord Rama, cascading waterfalls, and an abundance of rare medicinal plants make it an irresistible destination for travelers and history enthusiasts alike. Sridhar Babu called for its transformation into a mega tourism hub under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme or similar initiatives: Ramagiri Fort is a hidden gem, embodying the spirit of Indias ancient heritage. Its scenic beauty, mythological significance, and archaeological wealth make it a perfect fit for global recognition. Visitors are already flocking here, and with strategic investments, this fort can be elevated to the ranks of world-class heritage sites, he said. Crafting a Global Tourism Landmark Sridhar Babus visionary proposal highlights the transformative potential of the KaleshwaramManthaniRamagiri circuit as a flagship tourism project. By weaving together history, spirituality, and natural splendor, the region can be positioned as a global magnet for tourists, pilgrims, and cultural enthusiasts alike. This is not just about tourism; its about celebrating Indias soul. With the central governments support, we can turn this dream into a reality, establishing Telangana as a shining beacon of Indias spiritual and cultural legacy on the global stage. With such grand ambitions, the Kaleshwaram Temple and Ramagiri Fort could soon stand shoulder to shoulder with Indias most iconic destinations, drawing millions from across the globe and leaving an indelible mark on the world tourism map, he added.
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LUCKNOW: Among the thousands of foreigners at the Maha Kumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powel Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. She is an honoured guest at the camp of the Niranjani Akhara at the Sangam. Swami Kailashnand Giri, the Acharya Mahamandleshwar of the akhara, is her spiritual mentor. He named her Kamala to make her spiritually connected to the Hindu traditions at the Kumbh. She is to take a holy dip in the Sangam and embrace the Kalpvas tradition the concept of austere living during her stay. Clad in long white apparel and an orange shawl, she sported a rudraksh mala around her neck. She had presented a similar orange shawl to her spiritual guru. The billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist, 61, will spend 17 days at the religious congregation, which is expected to witness a footfall of 400 million people. Before arriving in Prayagraj, on Saturday, she, along with spiritual leader Kailashanand Giri Maharaj, visited the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. As per our Indian tradition, in Kashi Vishwanath, no other Hindu can touch the Shivling. Thats why she was made to see the Shivling from outside... She will also stay in Kumbh and take a dip in Ganga, Kailashanand Giri said while interacting with media persons. He called her his daughter but said as a devout Hindu he must follow traditions which was why she was not allowed to touch the shivling. Jobs is the founder of investment and advocacy firm Emerson Collective and owns a majority stake in The Atlantic magazine. She has a net worth of over $15 billion, according to Forbes. Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc, died at 56 in October 2011. He had travelled to India in mid-1974 to visit Neem Karoli Baba at his Kainchi ashram in Uttarakhand with his college friend and eventual Apple employee Daniel Kottke in search of spiritual peace. The Maha Kumbh will be a 46-day affair till February 26. Calling it a divine occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that it brought together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture.
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LUCKNOW: Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of late Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple performed a ceremony to honour a spiritual leader at Mahakumbh. The billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist performed the ritual of pattabhishek of Vyasanand Giri Maharaj. Member of the Niranjani Akhara and renamed as Kamala, Laurene was dressed in a long white apparel combined with an orange shawl while performing the ritual. She offered another orange shawl to the spiritual leader with her prayers. The ceremony was held at Niranjani Akhara at Sangam. Laurene Powell Jobs, 61, will spend 17 days at the religious congregation which is expected to witness a footfall of 400 million people. Powell Jobs will also practice Kalpvaas and take holy dip at the Sangam. On Saturday, she, along with spiritual leader Kailashanand Giri Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara, visited the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. As per our Indian tradition, in Kashi Vishwanath, no other Hindu can touch the Shivling. That's why she was made to see the Shivling from outside... She will also stay in Kumbh and take a dip in Ganga, Kailashanand Giri said while interacting with media persons. Laurene Powell Jobs, who is the founder of investment and advocacy firm Emerson Collective, owns The Atlantic . She has a net worth of over $15 billion, according to Forbes . Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc, died at the age of 56 in October, 2011. He had travelled to India in mid-1974 to visit Neem Karoli Baba at his Kainchi ashram in Uttarakhand with his College friend and eventual Apple employee Daniel Kottke in search of spiritual peace. 60 lakh take holy dip as Maha Kumbh 2025 begins in Prayagraj The Mahakumbh will be a 46-day affair till February 26. Calling it a divine occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it brought together countless people in a sacred confluence of faith, devotion and culture. UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomed devotees to experience unity in diversity at the world's largest spiritual and cultural gathering.
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Hospitals have been built at three police stations premises on National Highway 19 between Varanasi and Prayagraj for the convenience of devotees coming to the holy city for Maha Kumbh
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New Delhi: Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is in India to attend Maha Kumbh 2025, slated to begin January 13. On her way to the Maha Kumbh, to be held in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj, she also offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Accompanied by Swami Kailashanand []
35 crore pilgrims expected to attend Maha Kumbh Mela
Lucknow/Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has said that 35 crore pilgrims are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela taking place in the vicinity of Sangam - the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.He also said that during the period of Mauni Amavasya, an estimated four-five crore devotees are expected to reach the holy city and participate in the festivities. Singh said that the state budget for the 45-day-long mega event is around Rs 7,000 crore, and added that he last Kumbh was known for sanitation. This time it is sanitation, security and digital Kumbh. 2019 was Kumbh. This is Maha Kumbh, and in the last Kumbh, we received 24 crore pilgrims, and this time we are expecting more than 35 crore pilgrims. Arrangements are also being made like that. The area of the Mela has increased by almost 25 per cent. This time it is being set up at around 4,000 hectares, while in the last Kumbh, it was set up in an area of around 3,200 hectares, Singh told PTI in an interview. Drawing further comparison with the 2019 Kumbh, Singh said, This time, we have divided the Mela area into 25 sectors as compared to 20 sectors in 2019. The lengths of ghats have been increased to 12 kilometres (in 2025) from eight kilometres (in 2019). The parking area too has been increased to 1850 hectares this time as compared to 1291 hectares in 2019. There was a drastic change when you compare what was done in 2013 and 2019, and you will find a quantum improvement and jump this time, because money-wise also, last time we had spent around Rs 3,500 crore, and this time it is just double, and we are spending around Rs 7,000 crore. The state budget for the Maha Kumbh is Rs 7,000 crore. The central government's departments have also invested a lot, he said, adding, in the railways you will find revamping, National Highways also, he said. When asked about the arrangements for Mauni Amavasya, he said it has always seen the highest number of visitors during Kumbh. An estimated four-five crore devotees are expected during the period of Mauni Amawasya this time (from January 25 to January 30), while in 2019, the figures stood at three-four crore. There are six important (major bathing) dates on which there will be more pilgrims and more crowd. So, on those days, as a precautionary measure, the state government does not extend any VIP protocol to anybody. So, we request all the VVIPs not to come on those six days. We try to accommodate or invite them for days, which are non-major bathing days. The estimated number of Kalpvasis in the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is 15-20 lakh, while it was 10 lakh in 2019, he said. The number of pontoon bridges has also witnessed a rise to 30 this time from 22 in 2019, while the mela area's road length has been increased to more than 450 kilometres from 299 kilometres. The number of streetlights has also increased to 67,000 this year from 20,000 the last time, he said. The number of toilets set up this time is 1.50 lakh as compared to 1.14 lakh in 2019. The public accommodation beds have increased from 20,000 in Kumbh Mela 2019 to 25,000 in Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Elaborating on the security and safety aspect he said, There are more than 55 police stations, and around 45,000 police personnel are getting deployed there on duty. Projects have also been sanctioned to monitor the social media continuously, so that nobody does any mischief. If anything untoward is coming up on social media, it should be identified, isolated and tackled... There is excellent coordination between the institutes of the Centre and the state government. The State Disaster Management Authority is already working and the NDMA is also working. They have trained 'aapdaa mitr' (disaster volunteers), he said. Commenting on the digital aspect of Maha Kumbh, the UP chief secretary said, We have Integrated Control and Command Centres established there before the last Kumbh. This time, it has been strengthened, and more than 3,000 cameras have been deployed in the entire Kumbh area. ICCC will be managing the crowd by reading the density of the crowd at a particular place. Secondly, all the bookings of land and facilities are being done digitally by the mela administration. On the whole, this is going to be a grand arrangement, Singh said. When asked to comment on the visits of foreign nationals and ambassadors to the event, the UP chief secretary said, (In) the last Kumbh, people from 55-60 countries came, because immediately a day or two before Kumbh started, there was the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Varanasi, so many people came from there. Besides that, on one day, we organise visits of embassies. That visit is being organised on January 30, he said.
