Pongal 2026 Cinema Lineup: Jana Nayagan, Raja Saab & More
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, Prabhas' The Raja Saab & Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu lead a massive Pongal 2026 film lineup. Get the complete list of festive releases!
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, Prabhas' The Raja Saab & Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu lead a massive Pongal 2026 film lineup. Get the complete list of festive releases!
Producers of Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' and Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab' approach Telangana High Court to modify the ticket price freeze order ahead of their Sankranti release. Read for details.
Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal demands Centre release pending Rs 100 crore to Nashik onion farmers before Makar Sankranti. Farmers protest over 5-month delay in payments from NAFED, NCCF.
Indore police intensify crackdown on deadly Chinese kite string (manjha), arresting two and seizing stock. Action follows ban due to severe injuries to humans and birds. Read more.
Gorakhpur's iconic Khichdi Mela at Gorakhnath Temple begins ahead of Makar Sankranti. A blend of faith, culture & community, the fair draws lakhs. Main event on Jan 15.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds annually in Bengaluru. Rescue cases surged to 790 in 2025. Learn about the impact and conservation efforts.
Banned glass-coated kite string (manja) injures hundreds of birds in Bengaluru yearly. Rescue cases soared to 790 in 2025. Learn about the crisis and conservation efforts.
APSRTC will operate 8,432 special bus services for Sankranti 2026, with 71% as intrastate trips prioritizing women passengers under the Stree Shakthi scheme. Plan your travel now!
Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri & Pongal with traditional Indian sweets made with jaggery. Discover easy, healthy recipes for kheer, ladoo, chikki & more. Try them now!
Plan your Makar Sankranti 2026 travel! Discover the top 5 destinations in India for vibrant kite festivals, sacred rituals, and harvest celebrations. Experience Gujarat, Jaipur, Prayagraj & more.
Gujarat gears up for the International Kite Festival 2026! Discover the official dates for Uttarayan and key venues in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, and Rajkot. Plan your visit now!
Mark your calendars for Makar Sankranti 2026 on January 14! Discover the auspicious Punya Kaal timings, traditional puja rituals, and the spiritual significance of this major Indian festival.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
Lohri 2026 falls on January 13. Discover the meaning behind the bonfire rituals, festive foods, and folk songs celebrating the Punjabi hero Dulla Bhatti. Join the community spirit!
India gears up for Pongal, Lohri & Makar Sankranti 2025. Know the exact dates, shubh muhurat timings, and how different states celebrate these vibrant harvest festivals.
Banks across multiple Indian states will be closed next week for Pongal, Lohri, and Makar Sankranti. Check the state-wise list of holidays to plan your financial transactions.
Veteran actor Zarina Wahab explains her shift to Telugu cinema, citing the death of family themes in Bollywood. Boman Irani calls co-star Prabhas 'unlike a superstar'.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench expressed anger as most Vidarbha districts ignored its order to publish public notices on banned nylon manja. The court has now ordered immediate action. Read the full story.
Rebel Star Prabhas' horror film 'The Raja Saab' gets UA certificate from censor board. The 190-minute movie, directed by Maruthi, releases on January 9, 2026. Read details.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
Despite a nationwide ban, deadly Chinese manja is being sold on e-commerce and social media sites ahead of Sankranti, causing severe injuries to birds, animals, and humans. Authorities vow action.
Veteran actor Zarina Wahab claims family storytelling has vanished from Bollywood but thrives in South Indian cinema. She discusses her Telugu film career and roots. Read more.
West Bengal unveils a tech-driven plan for Gangasagar Mela 2026, featuring AI surveillance, QR wristbands for safety, and a major sustainability push. Read about the green transformation.
Explore the essence of Lohri, the North Indian winter festival. From traditional foods like gachak to its spiritual meaning of 'Lo Hari', discover how it blends warmth, family, and self-offering. Join the celebration!
Nashik police have externed 519 criminals for 15 days to ensure free & fair civic elections and prevent the sale of banned nylon manja during Makar Sankranti. Read more.
Mysuru tobacco growers face price uncertainty as new taxes on tobacco products loom. While current prices hover around Rs 320/kg, fears of a crash clash with hopes of a post-Sankranti surge to Rs 400/kg. Explore the market divide.
Ahead of Sankranti, chicken prices in Andhra Pradesh have skyrocketed, with country chicken now costing more than mutton. Traders warn of further hikes from January 10. Read more.
West Champaran's aromatic Marcha Chura sees a price surge & national demand spike after its GI tag. Discover how this Makar Sankranti staple is transforming local farming. Read more!
Megastar Chiranjeevi's upcoming film 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' trailer is here. The comedy-action drama, co-starring Nayanthara, releases on January 12 for Sankranti. Watch now!
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.