Tucked in a valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas of the Indian Kashmir region is the town of Pampore, famed for its farms that grow the world’s most expensive spice - the red-hued saffron.

Others surround him, with some holding the saffron flag of Hinduism, all repeating a centuries-old ritual that Hindus believe cleanses them of their sins and releases them from the cycle of rebirth.

Kanpur: Tension prevailed after a youth installed a saffron flag at the Imam Chowk in the Mir Vaishya Tola locality within the Sadar Kotwali police jurisdiction on Sunday night. The Imam Chowk is ...

Party workers danced to the beats of dhol and waved party flags, creating festive atmosphere. With the saffron flag waving high and the victory chants echoing in the air, BJP workers expressed elation ...