International Kite Festival

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz inaugurate International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad

January 12, 2026 8:44 pm

The world may more than ever be in need of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings, noted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his visit to the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad: 143 flyers from 47 countries participate in International Kite Festival

January 12, 2025 4:38 am

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said Gujarat has a 65 per cent share of the country's kite market, with exports to countries like the US, UK, and Canada.

Gujarat: Flyers from 47 countries to take part in global kite festival

January 08, 2025 3:14 am

The festival will be organised by Gujarat Tourism Department from January 11 to 14.

153 participants in International Kite Festival light up Ahmedabad sky

January 14, 2020 4:16 pm

A Kenyan team participated in the festival for the first time this year. Kitist Allan Munene, a member of the team, said they had brought small kites and hoped to bring larger ones next season.

Narendra Modi inaugurates International Kite Festival in Gujarat

January 12, 2014 4:00 pm

Kite flyers from various countries and across India have thronged the riverfront to celebrate the festival.

Kite festival creates riot of colours in Kolkata sky

October 15, 2012 7:31 pm

A kite flying competition was organised by the state tourism department.

International Festival: Veteran flyer loses giant kite to slum boy

January 13, 2012 6:49 am

The joy of flying a giant kite at the International Kite Festival turned into disappointment for a veteran kite flyer from Jodhpur when his 13-foot long Hanuman-shaped kite “worth Rs 10,000” was cut reportedly by a slum boy from outside the event venue on Thursday.

City gears up for international kite festival

January 05, 2012 3:57 am

The International Kite Festival will be held on a grand scale this year during January 10 to 14,announced tourism minister Jay Narayan Vyas on Wednesday.

Belly full of corruption,CM goes on fast: Madam

October 17, 2011 6:24 am

Jamnagar Congress MP Vikram Madam on Sunday alleged that Chief Minister Narendra Modi was so neck deep in corruption that to repent and apologise to public,he was going from district to district in the name of Sadbhavana Mission.

Makar Sankranti 2020: Revellers fly kites, paint the sky with vibrant colours

January 15, 2020 4:06 pm

Makar Sankranti 2020: In India, flying kites is synonymous with Makar Sankranti celebrations. Take a look at some pictures here.

Ahmedabad's sky turns colourful as International Kite Festival kicks off

January 07, 2019 7:43 am

The International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad was inaugurated by Gujarat Governor O P Kohli on Sunday.

International Kite Festival 2018: Cool, colourful kites fill the skies of Gujarat

January 10, 2018 7:40 pm

The International Kite Festival 2018 has begun in Ahmedabad and the sky is filled with a splash of colours. The festival commenced on January 7 and will go on until January 14 on the Sabarmati riverfront.

Narendra Modi inaugurates International Kite Festival in Gujarat

January 21, 2014 6:47 pm

International Kite Festival: When art takes flight

January 10, 2014 7:36 pm