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Report: Bazm-e-Virasat

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A session featuring actor Jaideep Ahlawat in conversation with casting director Mukesh Chhabra. (Courtesy Bazm-e-Virasat)
Updated on May 28, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Prose and cons of a beloved city: A look back at Allahabad

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Allahabad Fort by Charles Forrest of the British East India Company; 1824. (Wikimedia)
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 12:03 pm IST

‘Inquiry marked by unfairness': Justice Varma withdraws from cash-pile probe

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned. An inquiry was initiated over the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence following a fire.
Updated on Apr 11, 2026 10:25 am IST

Bazm-e-Virasat returns: Prayagraj's star-studded cultural extravaganza

Anurag Basu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anubhav Sinha, Indian Ocean, Mukesh Chhabra and other will participate in Bazm-e-Virasat event in Prayagraj
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 01:01 am IST

Delhiwale: The library around the corner

The one in Shankar Market continues to remain a lending library. This afternoon, the owner, the genial Manjula Sharma, is pacing inside her library, crammed with thousands of old paperbacks. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 19, 2025 03:24 am IST

Supreme court upholds criminal case against law graduate over Babri Masjid post

Sensing the mood of the court, the counsel sought to withdraw the plea which the court allowed him to do so.
Published on Oct 28, 2025 05:39 pm IST

Former Prayagraj panchayat member killed over alleged affair, 2 arrested

The deceased was identified as Randhir Yadav (40).
Published on Aug 29, 2025 12:01 am IST

Panchayat member in UP's Prayagraj dies by suicide after rape accusation

The man's family alleged that the "fake" accusations drove him to suicide.
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 12:10 am IST

Report: Bazm-e-Virasat

Shubha Mudgal performing at Bazm-e-Virasat (Courtesy Bazm-e-Virasat)
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 12:36 pm IST

‘Unacceptable’: Allahabad HC Bar Association on Justice Varma's oath ceremony

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has protested the private oath taking ceremony of Justice Yashwant Varma
Published on Apr 05, 2025 10:11 pm IST

Cash stash at judge’s house: HCBA calls lawyers’ meeting to oppose Justice Verma’s transfer

A huge amount of cash was allegedly recovered from the house of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi high court. (For Representation)
Published on Mar 23, 2025 05:14 am IST

Maghi Purnima: 10-km walk, vehicle-free zone to prevent traffic jams in Kumbh

Prayagraj: Devotees arrive to take holy dip at the Sangam on the eve of Maghi Purnima Snan during Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 04:13 pm IST

Seer blames administration for Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘Was busy serving VIPs'

Devotees after a stampede occurred at Triveni Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya' at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:56 am IST

Video shows crores at Triveni Sangam queuing for Maha Kumbh snan after stampede

A bird-eye view of the crowd at the Triveni Sangam in the aftermath of the stampede on Wednesday.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 11:29 am IST

Amid Maha Kumbh horror, a look at major stampedes in India over the years

Pilgrims arrive to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' during the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:07 am IST

Kinnar Akhada leader opposes Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as Mahamandleshwar

Former actor Mamta Kulkarni being consecrated as a Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Friday.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 04:15 pm IST

Allahabad HC stays arrest of SP MP Barq in Sambhal mosque violence case

The arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in relation to unrest in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district during an inspection of a mosque from the Mughal era was delayed by the Allahabad High Court on Friday
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:12 pm IST

All eyes on weather amid Mahakumbh preparations

A group of policemen crowd around a small bonfire to beat the cold in Mela area on a chilly and foggy day on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 05:30 am IST

In 1870 Kumbh Mela, one-fourth of revenue came from barbers

The Kumbh Mela in 1954. (Sourced)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 10:43 pm IST

Bajrang Dal member accuses Muslim man of ‘kidnapping’ girl, court says this

During the course of hearing at Allahabad High Court, the counsel appearing for the girl said she did not have any objection if the applicant was released.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 11:19 am IST

Sara Rai – “Exhibitionism has really taken over our society ”

Author Sara Rai (Sohail Akbar)
Published on Sept 09, 2024 08:22 pm IST

25 out of 29 candidates forfeit deposits in Allahabad, Phulpur contests

(Pic for representation)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 08:02 am IST

Allahabad: Trans-Yamuna assembly seats fuel Ujjwal’s win

Ujjwal Raman Singh (File)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:04 am IST

Allahabad, Phulpur, Kaushambi and Pratapgarh seats: Counting to take place today amidst three-layered security

Tight security and barricading in place on the way leading to the counting site inside Mundera Mandi premises in Prayagraj on Monday (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:34 pm IST

Preparations in full swing for counting of votes at Mundera Mandi

Over 500 officials to carry on the process of counting on June 4. (Pic for representation)
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:33 pm IST

Cops on alert as cyber criminals evolve newer ways to dupe people

Cops on alert as cyber criminals evolve newer ways to dupe people (Pic for representation)
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:13 pm IST

Lok Sabha polls: Women outnumber men in voting on Allahabad seat

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 29, 2024 08:46 pm IST

In Prayagraj, candidates relax, de-stress after weeks of hectic campaigning

BJP candidate from Allahabad parliamentary constituency Neeraj Tripathi at home on Nyay Marg with family members. (HT)
Updated on May 27, 2024 05:14 am IST

LS polls 2024: Fates of 55 candidates of Allahabad, Phulpur, Pratapgarh sealed

Voters standing in queues at polling booths in Prayagraj during phase six polling on May 25 (Anil K Maurya/HT)
Updated on May 25, 2024 09:44 pm IST

57 lakh voters to decide fate of 55 aspirants for Allahabad, Phulpur, Pratapgarh seats today

Polling parties leave for their assigned poll stations in Allahabad and Phulpur Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday (HT)
Updated on May 25, 2024 07:54 am IST