Kite Festival
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Makar Sankranti 2026: How kite flying became linked to the auspicious festival
Spirituality | Jan 14, 2026, 02:28 PM ISTKite flying is an iconic part of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Here’s why the tradition began, what it symbolised, and how it became central to the festival over time.
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'Parents to be held accountable for children using Chinese manja,' MP High Court's warning
Madhya Pradesh | Jan 12, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe court also instructed the government to widely publicise that the sale or use of Chinese manja could attract action under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with death caused by a negligent act.
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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz fly kite depicting Lord Hanuman in Ahmedabad | Watch Video
India | Jan 12, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz's trip to India is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany, and coincides with celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
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International Kite Festival 2026: When and where events will take place in Gujarat
Events | Jan 06, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTKite festival 2026 will be celebrated with Uttarayan on January 14, with Ahmedabad hosting the International Kite Festival and multiple Gujarat cities joining the celebrations.
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Kite festival organised in Jammu to boost tourism
News | Aug 29, 2021, 10:40 AM ISTIn a bid to boost tourism, a kite festival was organised on August 28 by the Directorate of Tourism Jammu at Tawi River Front Park. A large number of participants joined the event partaking in the spirit of the festival.
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CM Vijay Rupani spotted flying kite on Makar Sankranti
News | Jan 14, 2018, 02:44 PM IST