Makar Sankranti

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In order to soak in the festive vibes of the harvesting season, the capital got to witness a poetic cultural evening at Shri Ram Auditorium where AAMAD Kathak Dance Centre organized Rang-E-Sukhan, a Kathak dance production that highlighted the shades of poetry which staged over a 100 dancers that boasted of an ensemble of experienced and rookie dancers.

Dancing back in time

A dance fest that pays homage to Indian and Persian cultures through Kathak.

17 Jan 2020 12:48 AM

Makar Sankranti is a widely celebrated festival in India.

Celebrating Makar Sankranti

Makar SankraHere’s how a few cricketers and celebs enjoy the food and fun on the day.

14 Jan 2020 3:39 AM

Festive Binge

Celebrate this Lohri and Makar Sankranti with drool worthy spread from the state of river Ganges.

13 Jan 2020 1:25 AM

Bulls are made to jump across a blazing wall of fire during annual rituals to exorcise evil, on Makar Sankranti festival, at a village near Mysore. (Photo: PTI)

Cows made to walk on fire during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Bengaluru

The age-old ritual is believed to bring good fortune and keep cows and other livestock and crops from harm's way.

16 Jan 2019 4:41 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan enjoy feast hosted by leaders of NDA constituents in display of unity. (Photo: Twitter | @SushilModi)

'Dahi chura' feasts on Makar Sankranti symbolise NDA leaders’ unity in Bihar

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Kumar Modi and Ram Vilas Paswan moved from one venue to another to join feast hosted by leaders of NDA constituents.

15 Jan 2019 2:36 PM

This Maha-yog is said to come once in 28 years. (Photo: AFP

How Makar Sankranti festival plays significant role in Hindu customs?

The 2019 MahaYog day of Makar Sankranti will give you a chance to please both Lord Shani and Lord Sun.

15 Jan 2019 11:15 AM

Kite Mahotsav in Thane. (Photo: Deepak Kurkunde)

Got no bird-related distress calls this Sankranti: Activists

With a day to go for Makar Sankranti, wildlife activists have been raising awareness about the ban on the Chinese manjha for flying kites.

14 Jan 2019 1:24 AM

In an attempt to consolidate its Poorvanchali vote bank in the national capital, Delhi BJP’s Poorvanchal Morcha planned to celebrate ‘Makar Sankranti’ on Sunday. (Representational image)

Delhi BJP will host ‘Dahi-Choora’ feast for Purvanchalis

In Delhi, there are 20 Assembly constituencies or 80 municipal wards which are dominated by Poorvanchalis.

13 Jan 2019 1:15 AM

The triangular Sagar Island, situated around 130 kms from Kolkata, is separated from the mainland by rivers Ganga and Muriganga on two sides and faces the sea on the third side. (Photo: Asian Age)

Indian Navy deploys ‘specialist’ diving team for Ganga Sagar Mela

This action has been taken to provide rescue and relief operations during Ganga Sagar Mela between Jan 13 and 15.

08 Jan 2019 3:54 PM

According to the official, out of the 80 people injured, 10 have have been admitted to the SMS Hospital for treatment starting Sunday morning. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

80 injured in kite-flying related accidents over past 24 hrs in Jaipur

'The patients include those who fell while flying kites and also those who got injured to glass-coated manjha,' Dr Jagdish Modi said.

15 Jan 2018 5:58 PM

Pilgrims gather on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island. (Photo: AFP)

Over 20 lakh devotees take holy dip

For the first time, the state government has equipped its officials with satellite phones to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during the Mela.

15 Jan 2018 2:54 AM

Sagar Island: Devotees take holy dip at the sea shore of Gangasagar Island on Friday. Sadhus and devotees have gathered at Gangasagar for 'holy dip' on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival. (Photo: PTI)

Over 20 lakh devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is the festival of kites.

14 Jan 2018 11:42 AM

PETA says it received 200 plaints of manja injuries in birds from city.

Sale of glass-coated cotton manja should be prohibited: Bird lovers

The NGT had banned Chinese manjha in the country in July 2017, omitting glass-coated threads.

12 Jan 2018 6:13 AM

Ahead of 2019 polls, Sule to blog on crucial issues

Till today no political leader from Maharashtra has been able to consistently write a blog on current affairs.

12 Jan 2018 4:23 AM

Festive shades of Benaras

She believes art should be happy and the time around Makar Sankranti is very joyful.

11 Jan 2018 12:39 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: AP)

Congress chief to visit Amethi next week

According to the district Congress president in Amethi, Yogendra Misra, Mr Gandhi will arrive in Amethi after Makar Sankranti on January 14.

10 Jan 2018 2:31 AM

Cops ban use of flying lanterns in Mumbai till January 22

Many residents staying in high-rise buildings and near the seashores Of Mumbai had also raised the similar concerns in past.

31 Dec 2017 3:45 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

CM Yogi gives big push to Gorakhpur ‘khichdi mela’

This year, the “khichdi mela” is expected to draw bigger crowds since the temple priest is now the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

06 Dec 2017 2:12 AM

A woman reacts to being soaked in water during Songkran, or the Thai New Year, celebrations on Khaosan Road in Bangkok on April 14.

Seeds of India in the rich soil of Thai magic and folklore

Songkran derives from the Sanskrit word Samkranti, ‘astrological passage’, which denotes transformation.

19 Apr 2017 1:23 AM

Chaotic scene after the stampede at a jetty at Kachuberia in South 24 Parganas. (Photo: PTI)

6 killed in Sagar stampede

An unidentified number of people were also injured as people rushed to board a vessel.

16 Jan 2017 6:14 AM

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