In India, kite-flying has been a way of celebrating connection with nature and worship. Flying kites also represents the ...

More than two dozen birds were rescued in Mumbai due to 'manja' injuries during a camp preceding Makar Sankranti. Despite a ...

Stay hydrated and satiated: Engaging in kite-flying for long durations in sunny hours can be quite draining for the body.

Kite flying, an age-old tradition marking this harvest festival, has unfortunately been marred by the rampant use of ...

Makar Sankranti is one of the most cherished festivals in India, as colourful kites dot the sky, spreading joy all over. But ...

HYDERABAD: The vibrant colours dotting the city skies during Sankranti mask a darker reality. Nylon manja, the string used ...

As a scientist by profession, I would like to encourage today’s children to step outside and fly kites, considering India is ...

Ornithologist Dr Priya Sahu emphasised the impact on birds. "Manja threads are responsible for countless bird injuries during ...

Residents here are usually seen feeding birds in various areas of the city, but ironically they seem to forget them during ...

After Sankranti, watch out for stray kites strung from trees and lamp posts. Designed for competitive kite flying, the ...