Siddharth Negi

THE BACKLASH OF RANVEER ALLAHBADIA's JOKE The current India's Got Latent (IGT) has always been a show for bringing forth amazing latent, inspiring stories, and remarkable performances. But the current season has been surrounded by controversy, with popular YouTuber and motivational speaker Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, in the middle of it. The incident has sparked intense debates on the internet, with people divided on whether the criticism against him was warranted or exaggerated. To better understand what happened and what the implications are, let's dissect what happened and examine the larger picture of this controversy. What Happened on India's Got Latent? In a recent episode of India's Got Talent, a judge on the show, Ranveer Allahbadia, made a comment while offering feedback to a contestant who had presented a poignant story of personal struggle. Though the exact words of the comment are in question, some claimed that it was flippant or insensitive and ...

Mahakumbh: The Great Confluence of Faith, Commerce, and Politics The Mahakumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years at Prayagraj, is one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Dating back to Hindu mythology, it is a propitious moment when divine forces shower blessings on the pious in the form of spiritual purification. But behind the pomp of saffron-clad sadhus, ritualistic bath, and collective worship, Mahakumbh is a refined dance of faith, commerce, and politics. The Spiritual Spectacle Mahakumbh is, in fact, a religious spectacle, with millions of devotees descending to take the plunge in the waters at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythological Saraswati rivers. The belief that the waters wash away sin and facilitate moksha is an essential part of Hindu consciousness. The spectacle also takes the form of a major meeting point for sadhus, saints, and ascetics of various orders, with an atmosphere of spiritual debate and illumination. But in recent times, the richer p...