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Topic: Sangh Parivar

Ganga Aarti in Malappuram: Kerala Kumbh has sparked a distortion-or-revival debate

The Kerala Kumbh Mela, held months before crucial assembly polls, saw visible endorsement from the state’s BJP and the RSS, while the Congress and the CPI(M) remained silent.

MP’s Mohan Yadav govt & RSS are not on the same page, shows a book on Babur

After Bhopal lit fest row, a piece in RSS-linked newspaper Swadesh says their opposition was to financial support fest got from state & Centre and how it was promoting 'Leftist narrative'.

The Kerala Consensus is breaking. Is L2: Empuraan row the new way now?

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made a real political statement when he watched Empuraan with his family, despite the film taking potshots at the Left and Vijayan’s cult of personality.

Blockbuster to go under the knife over hurt Hindu Right sentiments, a look at the Empuraan controversy

Despite political backlash, Empuraan, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, has already grossed nearly Rs 50 crore in 3 days.

In Maharashtra, Sangh Parivar seeks votes for Hindutva with ‘vote jihad’ warnings, sant sammelans

After BJP's poor performance in Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, Sangh outfits are trying to galvanise Hindu voters by citing threats Muslims allegedly pose to their community.

RSS affiliates flag coordination issues, neglect by govt to Nadda with aim to rebuild BJP-Sangh harmony

Several RSS affiliates told the BJP president at an annual meeting that improving communication would ensure policy decisions are taken in the 'right manner', it is learnt.

Why PM Modi has staked claim for a fourth term so early in his third

As long as people are voting for Modi, there is no question of him stepping away—not in 2029, or 2034, or any time during his Amrit Kaal.

It’s time for BJP’s ‘ghar wapsi’ into RSS fold now—2024 LS election results are a signal

If the Sangh stands for organisation first, today's BJP is solely about Modi the individual.

In spotlight over Ram temple event, the Shankaracharyas & their long tryst with politics

Shankaracharyas’ influence has often been felt in politics, including in matters concerning Ram temple. Some have been close to Congress & relations with BJP haven’t always been smooth. 

Swami Vivekananda is not a Sangh Parivar icon. Liberal-progressives allowed his appropriation

Capturing Vivekananda's legacy was much easier for the Sangh Parivar. The average Indian relates to him largely as a saffron-clad sanyasi. That's all RSS would like them to know.

On Camera

What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.