Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 recap: Millions bid farewell to Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025, which began on January 13, is set to conclude on Wednesday (26 February) (Image courtesy: Firstpost)

The Maha Kumbh 2025, a 45-day spiritual extravaganza, will conclude on February 26, Maha Shivratri, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Over 62 crore devotees attended the event, setting a record. Eminent personalities, including PM Narendra Modi, business leaders, and celebrities, took a holy dip in the Ganga. The event saw massive branding and marketing efforts by companies and a surge in user engagement for spiritual startups

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Are AI or virtual influencers the answer to avoiding scandals and controversies?

Amid Ranveer Allahbadia's controversy, can virtual influencers become the new face of marketing for brands? (From left to right: Kyla (virtual influencer), Ranveer Allahbadia, Naina Avtr (virtual influencer))

Brands could increasingly swap scandal-prone humans for AI influencers who never mess up, demand pay raises, or tweet something regrettable at 3 a.m.