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KITES NEWS
Delhi Hardlook | 'How is something that can kill people still sold?’: Deadly Chinese manjha back in Delhi -- despite bans
July 20, 2025 12:23 pm
Chinese manjha is back in the news again. The synthetic, glass-coated kite string has led to the death of a man and injured another this year — and has claimed many lives over the past few years. Delhi Police has intensified its crackdown on those selling the banned thread, but its sale continues under the radar.
When Hrithik Roshan fondly recalled meeting Michael Jackson during Kites shoot: 'It took me time to absorb'
July 08, 2025 5:24 pm
"Big fan of his dance...," added Hrithik Roshan
Makar Sankranti in Mumbai: Kite strings leave over 40 birds and four persons injured
January 15, 2025 9:57 pm
Two pigeons sustained critical injuries—one lost a leg and another a wing—and were admitted to the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals in Parel.
Uttarayan festival: Here are some accessories that kitists use
January 14, 2023 10:46 am
Even as the Rajkot police commissioner distributed neckbands to the public to protect themselves from kite string injuries, here are some accessories that kitists and the public use during the Uttarayan festival:-
Chinese manjha, glass-coated cotton kite strings lethal for humans, birds alike
January 13, 2023 4:32 pm
On Friday, the Gujarat government informed the high court it received 68 complaints in connection with the illegal trade and procurement of the banned threads since Jan 9 this year.
Why do we fly kites on Independence Day, and how can it be done safely?
August 15, 2022 10:34 am
If you wish to take part in kite-flying activities, make sure that you do not fly them near electrical installations and overhead power lines
Three-year-old dies after kite string slits throat in Tamil Nadu
November 05, 2019 11:40 am
A three-year-old toddler succumbed to death on Sunday after a glass-coated thread popularly known as ‘manjha thread’ slit his throat.
The Language of Kites
August 16, 2014 1:37 am
Kite maker Umar Daraaz on an ancestral craft and how to fly kites when it’s snowing.
High Flying
November 08, 2013 3:15 am
A kaleidoscopic exhibition of Japans kites and tops replay its ancient traditions.
Anurag Basu to act in Bengali film?
May 30, 2013 1:19 pm
Basu played the role of a doctor in filmmaker Onir's movie <i>I Am</i>.
KITES VIDEOS
Colourful kites hit markets ahead of Makar Sankranti festival
January 13, 2016 5:57 am
Varanasi, Jan 13 (ANI): Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated with tartness on 14th January every year across India. It is also seen as the festival of kites. People across the city of Varanasi were seen quite enthusiastic about flying kites this Makar Sankranti. Kites of various colours, sizes and shapes ruled the market, with 'Modi kites' being the favourite for most of the kite lovers. The kite festival is also seen as a traditional celebration and keeping the Indian culture alive.
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