Best 5 Places in India to Celebrate Makar Sankranti
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.
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!
Kerala's KITE initiative launches a massive robotics and AI training program for 4.5 lakh Class X students across 4,750 schools, equipping them with future-ready skills.
Children flying kites from Nagpur's Shrikant Jichkar flyover near Futala Square endanger traffic with deadly manja strings. Authorities promise immediate action.
Amritsar Deputy Commissioner issues strict ban on Chinese kite string (manjha), urges public to report violations. Crackdown follows severe injuries and fatalities.
Indore police arrested three individuals for selling and using banned Chinese manjha. String seized, shops sealed, and cases filed under BNS. Read the full details of the operation.
An owl entangled in kite string (manja) was rescued in Pardi village, Valsad. Animal activists warn of the severe threat manja poses to birds, especially nocturnal species like owls, during the kite-flying season.
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.
Experts assess the limited impact of Venezuela's political crisis on global gold, silver, and oil prices. Key factors and market stability explained. Read the full analysis.
A 22-year-old man in Ujjain suffered a grievous throat injury after a Chinese kite string entangled his neck while riding a bike. Read about the shocking incident and the rescue efforts.
Gold and silver prices are poised for a sharp rise on Monday after US military action in Venezuela. Experts cite geopolitical risk, oil prices, and Tether's gold buying as key drivers. Read analysis.
Hyderabad's AWCS organised a run to highlight nylon manja dangers. The banned string kills birds & harms humans. Over 5,000 birds rescued since 2019. Pledge to fly kites responsibly.
Jalandhar police arrested two men and seized 20 bags of deadly Chinese kite string (manjha). The banned material poses a severe threat to humans and birds. Read the full story.
A minor allegedly urinating in a water container during kite flying in Surat's Unn area led to a violent fight, resulting in the murder of 27-year-old Zafar Ansari. One arrested, four minors detained.
US military action against Venezuela sparks geopolitical tension. Experts predict surge in gold, silver, crude oil prices. Indian stock market expected to remain stable. Read for detailed analysis.
A minor kite-flying argument among children in Indore's Kulkarni Nagar escalated into a brutal assault where a man's thumb was bitten off. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating CCTV footage. Read the shocking details.
Jaipur's traditional kite markets are buzzing with colours but sales await a boost. Traders expect a rush despite a 25-40% price hike and weather challenges. Read more.
Delhi Development Authority organizes a free 3-day kite festival at Baansera, Jan 16-18. Explore kite history, international displays, food, and cultural performances. Join thousands of visitors!
A new report predicts easing supply pressures for copper, aluminium, and iron ore, potentially cooling prices. Key factors include mine expansions and Chinese demand. Read the full analysis.
PAU police in Ludhiana book two men for blackmailing a schoolboy and extorting over Rs 90,000 using a banned kite string ploy. The teen fell into depression before his family intervened. Read the full details.
As Bhopal prepares for Makar Sankranti, officials warn banned Chinese manjha kite strings risk massive power outages and fatal accidents. Learn the high-risk zones and safety measures.
A 17-year-old boy in Ujjain is critically injured after a Chinese kite string slit his throat near Jaysinghpura Mali temple. Read the shocking details of the incident and the police response.
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
Ahead of Uttarayan, Vadodara Municipal Corporation installs GI cables on 17 bridges to protect commuters from sharp kite strings. The Rs 95,000 project aims to prevent injuries and fatalities. Read for safety tips.
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
A minor argument between children over kite flying in Barwani's Rajpur escalated into large-scale stone-pelting, injuring several and damaging vehicles. Police have registered cases and deployed additional forces. Read the full report.
A children's kite-flying argument in Rajpur, Barwani, escalated into major stone-pelting and violence. Police registered cases against 45 people. Read the full report on the incident and its aftermath.
Over 14,800 students across Kerala are building weather instruments & creating animations at Little KITEs camps. India's largest student ICT network fosters young innovators. Read more!
Ludhiana's traditional kite-flying gets a modern twist with LED-lit kites. Artisans in Daresi and Trunk Wala Bazaar report high demand for these illuminated kites, especially from youth. Discover how this trend is transforming a daytime activity into a no
Ludhiana police arrested three men in Moti Nagar with 960 rolls of deadly Chinese kite string. A case under BNS sections registered. Read about the police's zero-tolerance policy.