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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicRam Janambhoomi

Topic: Ram Janambhoomi

2 km roadshow, obeisance to Ram Lalla, sea of supporters — PM Modi’s blockbuster procession in Ayodhya

Modi visits Ram temple before embarking on a roadshow from Sugriva Fort. Hundreds in Ayodhya gather to get a glimpse of the PM ahead of election that will take place on 20 May.

2.5-tonne bell ‘that can be heard 10 km away’: UP’s Etah cheers ‘pride of place’ for gift to Ram Lalla

Bell crafted in brass-bell hub of Jalesar set to be installed at main entrance of Ram temple in Ayodhya, which was consecrated Monday. Its origins lie in a story of devotion of loss.  

From ‘Hey Ram, hey Ram’ to ‘Payo ji maine’, here are 10 Ram bhajans that have made a comeback

Ram bhajans have been gaining popularity, especially in the runup to Monday’s consecration, and are diverse in range. Here’s a list of the top bhajans from the last two decades.

Ramanandis’ historical foes in Ayodhya were Sanyasis, not Muslims — the sect & its claim to Ram temple

Ram Janmabhoomi trust general secretary Champat Rai's claim that Ram temple 'belongs' to Ramanandis has put focus on large & influential sect, whose origins are shrouded in mystery.

This is how world’s largest crowdfunding project was achieved in Ayodhya

In 'Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Bharat’s Quest for Ram-Rajya', Swadesh Singh captures the important transformation of the ancient sacred city of Ayodhya.

‘Celebrate like it’s Diwali’: Ahead of Ram temple opening, RSS to organise countrywide Kalash Yatra

Door-to-door mass outreach programme with aim to reach 'every Indian household' will begin 1 January and go on for 15 days. Around 35,000 volunteers will be involved, it is learnt.

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.