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Ryan’s breed of masculinity—self-reliance and family values mixed with military service and a mistrust of institutions—has made him a conservative media star.

The sudden surge in its popularity is being linked to the federal government's push for self-reliance as India deals with the impact of steep US trade tariffs on its goods.

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They grew their own food and built a community among like-minded people who believed in harmony and self-reliance.

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Despite self-reliance campaigns, indigenous platforms remain limited and most high-value military technology is imported.

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Still, births are all but unheard at the celebration of “community, art, self-expression and self-reliance.”

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