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Verdict In Vijay's Jana Nayagan Vs Censor Board On January 27
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Directed by H Vinoth,Jana Nayagan was earlier supposed to have a Pongal release on January 9, 2026
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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1 Killed, 27 Injured During Bull Race At Pongal Festival In Tamil Nadu
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
An elderly man lost his life, and at least 27 others sustained injuries during a bull race organised as part of Pongal festival celebrations at Govinda Reddipalayam village in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Appeals People To Read Tirukkural On Thiruvalluvar Day
- Friday January 16, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to everyone to read Tirukkural, a classic Tamil treatise on various aspects of life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Energetic Teacher Wins Hearts During Pongal Performance In US
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A dedicated teacher at the Thiruvalluvar Tamil School in New Jersey has gained widespread praise after a viral video showed her energetically guiding her students through a traditional Puliyattam dance during a Pongal celebration.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rajinikanth Shares Thalaivar 173 Shooting Update On Pongal, Promises A "Proper Commercial Entertainer"
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Rajinikanth, who greeted fans outside his residence on the occasion of Pongal, has now shared the shooting update of his upcoming film, Thalaivar 173
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Popular Avaniyapuram Jallikattu Kicks Off, Over 1,000 Bulls Taking Part
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Vijayagopal Muralidharan
January in Tamil Nadu is not only about the Thai Pongal harvest festival but also about Jallikattu, the ancient and traditional sport that showcases the bravery of the state's youth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Millions In Tamil Nadu Celebrate Pongal With Fervour, PM Extends Greetings
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Tamil Nadu on Thursday erupted in festive joy as millions of people across the state celebrated 'Thai Pongal', the traditional harvest festival, with religious fervour and gaiety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pongal Shining Symbol Of Richness Of Tamil Traditions: PM Modi
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people of Tamil Nadu and Tamils across the globe on the occasion of Pongal, and said it is a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Attempt To Take It Off Hindu Calendar": BJP On DMK's 'Dravidian Pongal' Pitch
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
A call by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to celebrate what he described as a "Dravidian Pongal" has led to the BJP and its ally AIADMK accusing the ruling party of attempting to strip the harvest festival of Hindu religious elements.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pongal Travel Guide 2026: Best Places To Celebrate Tamil Nadu's Harvest Festival Like A Local
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
When you travel for Pongal, you witness gratitude in action. You see a culture that values the sun, soil, and animals.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Pongal 2026: 10 South Indian Dishes That Are Enjoyed During This Festival
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Pongal 2026: This harvest festival is a great time to savour wholesome food that is celebratory yet simple. Here are some traditional South Indian dishes to enjoy.
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food.ndtv.com
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Pongal Explained: How A Word Came To Define Both A Festival And A Feast
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
Pongal 2026: So, what came first, the food or the festival? Honestly, it doesn't matter. They're two sides of the same coin.
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food.ndtv.com
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From Lohri To Pongal, Know About Vibrant Harvest Festivals That India Celebrates In January
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
These festivals showcase India's rich cultural diversity. They also highlight how people honour farmers and harvest.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ather Rizta Z To Get Tamil Language Dashboard Via OTA Update On Pongal
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Auto | Written by NDTV Auto Desk
Ather Energy will introduce Tamil language on Rizta Z dashboards via phased OTA updates from February 2026, enhancing accessibility for Tamil-speaking riders.
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www.ndtv.com/auto
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Makar Sankranti 2026: All You Need To Know About Date, Traditions And Festivities Across India
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Makar Sankranti 2026: Communities across the country embrace the spirit of Makar Sankranti with unique regional festivals such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat.
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www.ndtv.com
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Verdict In Vijay's Jana Nayagan Vs Censor Board On January 27
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Directed by H Vinoth,Jana Nayagan was earlier supposed to have a Pongal release on January 9, 2026
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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1 Killed, 27 Injured During Bull Race At Pongal Festival In Tamil Nadu
- Sunday January 18, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
An elderly man lost his life, and at least 27 others sustained injuries during a bull race organised as part of Pongal festival celebrations at Govinda Reddipalayam village in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Appeals People To Read Tirukkural On Thiruvalluvar Day
- Friday January 16, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to everyone to read Tirukkural, a classic Tamil treatise on various aspects of life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Energetic Teacher Wins Hearts During Pongal Performance In US
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A dedicated teacher at the Thiruvalluvar Tamil School in New Jersey has gained widespread praise after a viral video showed her energetically guiding her students through a traditional Puliyattam dance during a Pongal celebration.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rajinikanth Shares Thalaivar 173 Shooting Update On Pongal, Promises A "Proper Commercial Entertainer"
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Rajinikanth, who greeted fans outside his residence on the occasion of Pongal, has now shared the shooting update of his upcoming film, Thalaivar 173
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Popular Avaniyapuram Jallikattu Kicks Off, Over 1,000 Bulls Taking Part
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by Vijayagopal Muralidharan
January in Tamil Nadu is not only about the Thai Pongal harvest festival but also about Jallikattu, the ancient and traditional sport that showcases the bravery of the state's youth.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Millions In Tamil Nadu Celebrate Pongal With Fervour, PM Extends Greetings
- Thursday January 15, 2026
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Tamil Nadu on Thursday erupted in festive joy as millions of people across the state celebrated 'Thai Pongal', the traditional harvest festival, with religious fervour and gaiety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pongal Shining Symbol Of Richness Of Tamil Traditions: PM Modi
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted people of Tamil Nadu and Tamils across the globe on the occasion of Pongal, and said it is a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Attempt To Take It Off Hindu Calendar": BJP On DMK's 'Dravidian Pongal' Pitch
- Wednesday January 14, 2026
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin
A call by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to celebrate what he described as a "Dravidian Pongal" has led to the BJP and its ally AIADMK accusing the ruling party of attempting to strip the harvest festival of Hindu religious elements.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pongal Travel Guide 2026: Best Places To Celebrate Tamil Nadu's Harvest Festival Like A Local
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
When you travel for Pongal, you witness gratitude in action. You see a culture that values the sun, soil, and animals.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Pongal 2026: 10 South Indian Dishes That Are Enjoyed During This Festival
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Pongal 2026: This harvest festival is a great time to savour wholesome food that is celebratory yet simple. Here are some traditional South Indian dishes to enjoy.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Pongal Explained: How A Word Came To Define Both A Festival And A Feast
- Tuesday January 13, 2026
- Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
Pongal 2026: So, what came first, the food or the festival? Honestly, it doesn't matter. They're two sides of the same coin.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
From Lohri To Pongal, Know About Vibrant Harvest Festivals That India Celebrates In January
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
These festivals showcase India's rich cultural diversity. They also highlight how people honour farmers and harvest.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Ather Rizta Z To Get Tamil Language Dashboard Via OTA Update On Pongal
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Auto | Written by NDTV Auto Desk
Ather Energy will introduce Tamil language on Rizta Z dashboards via phased OTA updates from February 2026, enhancing accessibility for Tamil-speaking riders.
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www.ndtv.com/auto
-
Makar Sankranti 2026: All You Need To Know About Date, Traditions And Festivities Across India
- Monday January 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Makar Sankranti 2026: Communities across the country embrace the spirit of Makar Sankranti with unique regional festivals such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Uttarayan in Gujarat.
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www.ndtv.com