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Boy Falls Into Duct While Flying Kites In Thane, Body Recovered 3 Days Later
The body of a 12-year-old boy, who had been missing for three days, was recovered from a building's duct in Maharashtra's Thane district.
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Video: Biker's Heart-Stopping Moment As Chinese Manjha Wraps Around Neck, Slices His Shirt
Despite the ban, Chinese manja is being used rampantly for flying kites during the Sankranti festival season.
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Basant Panchami 2026: When Is Saraswati Puja? Date, Significance And Celebrations
Basant Panchami 2026 Date: Basant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
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Kite Battles, Razor Strings: How Chinese Manjha Puts Lives At Risk
Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is seen as a way of celebrating the Sun.
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Kite Strings Pose Severe Risk: Doctor Shares Essential Measures To Prevent Manjha Injuries
With stronger enforcement, public awareness, and responsible participation, kite flying can once again be celebrated as a safe and festive activity rather than a source of tragedy.
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Court Directs Madhya Pradesh To Strictly Enforce Ban On Chinese String
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manja, noting that if a minor is found flying a kite using the banned string, his guardians can be held legally responsible.
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Video: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Fly Kite At Sabarmati Riverfront
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the International Kite Festival-2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and later enjoyed kite flying with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Gujarat Set To Host Vibrant International Kite Festival 2026: Check Dates, Full Schedule
Organised by the Gujarat Tourism Department, the event draws kite flyers and enthusiasts from all over the world.
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Gilli-Danda, Kites, Bullock Carts: This Madhya Pradesh Village Rings In New Year The Rustic Way
Visitors can enjoy a range of nostalgic and cultural activities like kite flying, rope jumping, gilli-danda, pittu, marbles, lattu, and bullock cart rides, all set amidst scenic surroundings.
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12-Year-Old Boy Falls To Death From Rooftop While Flying Kite In Delhi: Cops
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the terrace of his four-storey house while flying a kite in southeast Delhi's Zakir Nagar area, an officer said on Tuesday.
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Video: Amit Shah Flies Kite During Makar Sankranti Celebrations In Ahmedabad
Amit Shah was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and was seen flying a kite from the rooftop of a building in Ahmedabad.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Know The Importance Of Flying Kites During This Time Of The Year
Makar Sankranti 2025: On this day, people fly multicoloured kites, practice charitable deeds, and bathe in holy rivers.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Kites With PM Modi's Name, Slogans In Demand In Gujarat
The impact of PM Modi is visible in Gujarat as there is a huge surge in demand for PM Modi-printed manjhas and kites.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, Timing, Rituals, And Regional Celebrations Explained
Makar Sankranti 2025 Date: Rituals include holy dips in sacred rivers, prayers to Surya, feasting on dishes like til ladoo, khichdi, and pongal, kite flying, and acts of charity.
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Gaza Children Fly Kites To Escape Horrors Of War
Metres away from the concrete and steel fence separating the Gaza Strip from Egypt, 11-year-old Malak Ayad flies a paper kite high in the sky -- a welcome distraction from the horrors of war.
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Boy Falls Into Duct While Flying Kites In Thane, Body Recovered 3 Days Later
The body of a 12-year-old boy, who had been missing for three days, was recovered from a building's duct in Maharashtra's Thane district.
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Video: Biker's Heart-Stopping Moment As Chinese Manjha Wraps Around Neck, Slices His Shirt
Despite the ban, Chinese manja is being used rampantly for flying kites during the Sankranti festival season.
-
Basant Panchami 2026: When Is Saraswati Puja? Date, Significance And Celebrations
Basant Panchami 2026 Date: Basant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
-
Kite Battles, Razor Strings: How Chinese Manjha Puts Lives At Risk
Flying kites on Makar Sankranti is seen as a way of celebrating the Sun.
-
Kite Strings Pose Severe Risk: Doctor Shares Essential Measures To Prevent Manjha Injuries
With stronger enforcement, public awareness, and responsible participation, kite flying can once again be celebrated as a safe and festive activity rather than a source of tragedy.
-
Court Directs Madhya Pradesh To Strictly Enforce Ban On Chinese String
The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manja, noting that if a minor is found flying a kite using the banned string, his guardians can be held legally responsible.
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Video: PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Fly Kite At Sabarmati Riverfront
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the International Kite Festival-2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and later enjoyed kite flying with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Gujarat Set To Host Vibrant International Kite Festival 2026: Check Dates, Full Schedule
Organised by the Gujarat Tourism Department, the event draws kite flyers and enthusiasts from all over the world.
-
Gilli-Danda, Kites, Bullock Carts: This Madhya Pradesh Village Rings In New Year The Rustic Way
Visitors can enjoy a range of nostalgic and cultural activities like kite flying, rope jumping, gilli-danda, pittu, marbles, lattu, and bullock cart rides, all set amidst scenic surroundings.
-
12-Year-Old Boy Falls To Death From Rooftop While Flying Kite In Delhi: Cops
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the terrace of his four-storey house while flying a kite in southeast Delhi's Zakir Nagar area, an officer said on Tuesday.
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Video: Amit Shah Flies Kite During Makar Sankranti Celebrations In Ahmedabad
Amit Shah was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and was seen flying a kite from the rooftop of a building in Ahmedabad.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Know The Importance Of Flying Kites During This Time Of The Year
Makar Sankranti 2025: On this day, people fly multicoloured kites, practice charitable deeds, and bathe in holy rivers.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Kites With PM Modi's Name, Slogans In Demand In Gujarat
The impact of PM Modi is visible in Gujarat as there is a huge surge in demand for PM Modi-printed manjhas and kites.
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Makar Sankranti 2025: Date, Timing, Rituals, And Regional Celebrations Explained
Makar Sankranti 2025 Date: Rituals include holy dips in sacred rivers, prayers to Surya, feasting on dishes like til ladoo, khichdi, and pongal, kite flying, and acts of charity.
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Gaza Children Fly Kites To Escape Horrors Of War
Metres away from the concrete and steel fence separating the Gaza Strip from Egypt, 11-year-old Malak Ayad flies a paper kite high in the sky -- a welcome distraction from the horrors of war.
