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Friday, January 30, 2026
TopicHindu religious processions

Topic: Hindu religious processions

Local recognition, money—what’s attracting Telangana youth to be Potharaju in Bonalu festival

Telangana’s traditional monsoon festival is attracting young men who want to channel their inner 'Potharaju' with terrifying avatars. For the seniors, it's still a family legacy.

How Muslims can neutralise Hindus’ urge for taking processions through ‘forbidden territory’

Regarding the recent spate of violence which followed the Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti processions in Khargone and Jahangirpuri, most discussions have missed the nub.

Yogi Adityanath cancels police leaves, issues guidelines for religious events

UP government looks prepared to thwart any attempts at creating disharmony, particularly after recent religious violence in several states.

Kanwariyas vs Namazis: Double standard over disruption in public spaces?

During the month of sawan, kanwariyas (carriers of holy water) take to the streets for an annual Hindu procession that disrupts traffic and even...

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Economic Survey 2025-26 takes global lessons seriously—and shows why Swadeshi is the way to go

The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.

Economic Survey backs skilled visas to give IT services sector a boost, green energy for data centres

The IT services sector contributed more than half of India’s Gross Value Added, serving as a major driver of exports and employment, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has found.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.