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Hyderabad Cops Step Up Drive To Seize Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Kite Festival
With a spate of injuries caused by nylon kite threads reported across Hyderabad ahead of Makar Sankranti, city police stepped up their enforcement drive and arrested a man for illegally selling Chinese manja.
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Hyderabad Cops Crack Down On Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Sankranti Festival
With a spate of injuries caused by life threatening Nylon kite threats reported across Hyderabad ahead of the kite festival Makar Sankranti, the city police have stepped up their enforcement drive
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Makar Sankranti 2026: All You Need To Know About Date, Traditions And Festivities Across India
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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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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German Chancellor In India LIVE: PM Modi Hails India-Germany Ties After Meeting With Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's India Tour LIVE: Merz's visit from Monday -- his first to an Asian country since he took office last May -- comes two weeks ahead of a planned EU-India summit.
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Chinese Kite Strings Turn Deadly Across Madhya Pradesh
The use of banned "Chinese" kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries and at least one death across the state, raising urgent concerns over public safety.
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Makar Sankranti Nears, Fear Of Kite Threads Increases - This Jugaad Will Keep You Safe
Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026 brings festive kites, but riders must wear helmets, neck guards, and keep these points in mind to avoid manjha injuries.
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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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Ujjain Priest Survives Near-Fatal Cut By Chinese Manja: All About Kite String Injuries
Chinese manja is known to have caused several injuries and fatalities in the past. This happens because the string is made of nylon, which is then coated with powdered glass.
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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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Natasha Poonawalla Owns A Rs 126 Crore Pink Diamond Ring That Once Belonged To France's Last Queen
The ring's centrepiece is a 10.38K fancy purple and pink modified kite brilliant-cut diamond
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World Tennis League: Dhakshineswar Suresh Stuns Daniil Medvedev In Thriller To Secure Final Spot
It was edge of the seat stuff as the Game Changers Falcons and Aussie Mavericks Kites battled for supremacy, and a place in the final of the Iconik Sports Presents World Tennis League.
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Sumit Nagal Seals Golden-Point Thriller As AOS Eagles Soar At World Tennis League
Sumit Nagal defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh in a golden-point decider to help AOS Eagles defeat Aussie Mavericks Kites as Bengaluru was treated to another day of high-octane tennis in the World Tennis League.
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'Manjha' Slits Throat Of 16-Year-Old Biker In Indore: Cops
A 16-year-old boy died in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday after a piece of 'manjha' (kite string) slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle, a police official said.
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Bengaluru Man Syncs AI Light With Zerodha Stock Portfolio, Room Turns Red on Losses
The lights glow green when his portfolio is in profit and turn red when it shows a loss, a creative way to visualise his investment gains and losses.
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Hyderabad Cops Step Up Drive To Seize Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Kite Festival
With a spate of injuries caused by nylon kite threads reported across Hyderabad ahead of Makar Sankranti, city police stepped up their enforcement drive and arrested a man for illegally selling Chinese manja.
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Hyderabad Cops Crack Down On Chinese Manjha Ahead Of Sankranti Festival
With a spate of injuries caused by life threatening Nylon kite threats reported across Hyderabad ahead of the kite festival Makar Sankranti, the city police have stepped up their enforcement drive
-
Makar Sankranti 2026: All You Need To Know About Date, Traditions And Festivities Across India
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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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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German Chancellor In India LIVE: PM Modi Hails India-Germany Ties After Meeting With Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's India Tour LIVE: Merz's visit from Monday -- his first to an Asian country since he took office last May -- comes two weeks ahead of a planned EU-India summit.
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Chinese Kite Strings Turn Deadly Across Madhya Pradesh
The use of banned "Chinese" kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries and at least one death across the state, raising urgent concerns over public safety.
-
Makar Sankranti Nears, Fear Of Kite Threads Increases - This Jugaad Will Keep You Safe
Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026 brings festive kites, but riders must wear helmets, neck guards, and keep these points in mind to avoid manjha injuries.
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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.
-
Ujjain Priest Survives Near-Fatal Cut By Chinese Manja: All About Kite String Injuries
Chinese manja is known to have caused several injuries and fatalities in the past. This happens because the string is made of nylon, which is then coated with powdered glass.
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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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Natasha Poonawalla Owns A Rs 126 Crore Pink Diamond Ring That Once Belonged To France's Last Queen
The ring's centrepiece is a 10.38K fancy purple and pink modified kite brilliant-cut diamond
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World Tennis League: Dhakshineswar Suresh Stuns Daniil Medvedev In Thriller To Secure Final Spot
It was edge of the seat stuff as the Game Changers Falcons and Aussie Mavericks Kites battled for supremacy, and a place in the final of the Iconik Sports Presents World Tennis League.
-
Sumit Nagal Seals Golden-Point Thriller As AOS Eagles Soar At World Tennis League
Sumit Nagal defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh in a golden-point decider to help AOS Eagles defeat Aussie Mavericks Kites as Bengaluru was treated to another day of high-octane tennis in the World Tennis League.
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'Manjha' Slits Throat Of 16-Year-Old Biker In Indore: Cops
A 16-year-old boy died in Indore in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday after a piece of 'manjha' (kite string) slit his throat while he was riding a motorcycle, a police official said.
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Bengaluru Man Syncs AI Light With Zerodha Stock Portfolio, Room Turns Red on Losses
The lights glow green when his portfolio is in profit and turn red when it shows a loss, a creative way to visualise his investment gains and losses.
