All That Breathes, a 2022 film directed by Shaunak Sen, tells the story of people trying to save black kites, which often ...

Kite flying is an iconic part of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Here's why the tradition began, what it symbolised, and how it ...

India and Germany are seeking a stronger strategic and economic embrace. Nearly 15 months after then-German Chancellor Olaf ...

PM Modi and German Chancellor Merz inaugurate the vibrant International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad, celebrating culture ...

Once a symbol of joy, competition and community, patang baazi is slowly disappearing from India’s skies. As technology replaces tradition and regulations tighten, kite makers in Lucknow, Jaipur and ...

AHMEDABAD, India, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Huddled over piles of colourful paper, Mohammad Yunus is one among thousands of workers in India's western state of Gujarat who make kites by hand that are used ...

Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s shift into Makara Rashi, celebrated with kite flying, rituals, and festivals like Uttarayan and Pongal across India.

One of Mumbai’s most iconic open spaces, Shivaji Park turns into a kite-flying hub every Makar Sankranti. Families, ...

At the Sabarmati Riverfront, diplomacy found a cultural rhythm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew kites at the International Kite Festival, turning a festive ...

Six people, including three children, were killed at a kite festival in India when their throats were cut by kite strings that had been coated in powdered glass, according to multiple media reports.

New Delhi: Kite flying is not just a recreational activity; it carries a rich historical legacy. Over centuries, kites were used in warfare, military observation, communication and surveillance, and ...