January 14, 2026

Tirupati Teacher Dresses as Haridasu to Revive Sankranti Traditions in Schools

Degala Mahesh, a Hindi teacher from Tirupati, is bringing Sankranti traditions back to life. He dresses as Haridasu to teach children about the festival’s rich heritage and how old customs like Harinama Sankirtan were celebrated.

January 14, 2026

Tirupati Teacher Dresses as Haridasu to Revive Sankranti Traditions in Schools

Degala Mahesh, a Hindi teacher from Tirupati, is bringing Sankranti traditions back to life. He dresses as Haridasu to teach children about the festival’s rich heritage and how old customs like Harinama Sankirtan were celebrated.

January 14, 2026

Telangana launches Pranaam Day Care Centres to support senior citizens’ health and social needs

Telangana's new Pranaam Day Care Centres open on weekdays offering seniors free medical checkups, medicines, books, and social activities. Funded by the Central government, 39 centres aim to reduce loneliness and improve senior citizens’ wellbeing.

January 14, 2026

Kerala Muslim Jamaat’s Yatra Ends in Big Rally at Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Muslim Jamaat’s Kerala Yatra concludes with a mass rally in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event marking Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama’s centenary. Key leaders will speak, and a development document will be handed over to the CM.

January 14, 2026

Kolkata Saves Historic Tamarind Tree After Public Outcry and Signature Drive

A historic tamarind tree in Kolkata, planted 70 years ago by revolutionary Parul Mukherjee, will not be cut. Activists collected over 4,000 signatures, forcing authorities to preserve the tree and build an altar around it.