The excitement of Makar Sankranti is in the air, and so are the kites and deadly glass coated kite threads (manja). Markets across the country – Dhoolpet Kite Market in Hyderabad, Chandni Chowk in ...
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Threads of colour: Stunning photos show how Gujarat's kite makers prepare for Uttarayan
Artisans in Ahmedabad’s Old City meticulously prepare vibrant kite threads (manja) by hand ahead of Uttarayan 2026, turning cotton lines into glittering, razor-sharp lifelines for the skies. In the ...
PANAJI: The state govt has announced a stringent ban on the production, sale, and use of hazardous kite-flying threads owing to the severe risks associated with synthetic and sharp kite-flying threads ...
Kite enthusiasts take to the skies, ensuring no glass-coated manja is used Glass-coated manja banned at Whitefield venue to prevent bird injuries and ensure public safety If you are heading to the ...
The administration’s ban on use of nylon manja failed to dampen the spirit of people on Makar Sankranti, who were happy to pull the good old cotton threads as their kites soared high on Thursday.
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