"crowd-management"

The pattern of stampede incidents is disturbingly familiar. So are the responses that follow. And, no lessons are learnt from past mistakes. It’s business as usual till the next tragedy strikes

The Puri stampede once again exposes the flaws in India’s crowd management strategies as well as how the well-entrenched VIP culture harms the interests of common devotees

We are witnessing the rise of a culture where being a fan is valued more than being a thinker, a questioner, or an achiever. India must move from spectacle to substance, from fandom to citizenship, from mourning to meaningful reform

The Bengaluru tragedy has once again exposed glaring gaps in India’s crowd management and safety systems

Managing such a massive number of people was a challenge, which was efficiently handled by the government and administration, presenting it as a model to the world. Over the 45 days of this grand event, more than 660 million devotees participated. This number is nearly half of India's total population

Though overcrowding is common in India, the world’s most populous country, crowd management is rarely a top priority for governments

The Kumbh tragedy is yet another stark reminder of the urgent need for better crowd management strategies at mega religious gatherings

Highlight need for proper crowd management at large religious gatherings to prevent tragedies in future