Three persons have been arrested for selling manja thread and kites in Kodungaiyur. As flying kites using manja thread can lead to fatal accidents, the Chennai Police Commissioner has issued standing ...

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 ...

What should be a splash of colour across India’s skies is increasingly casting a dark shadow on the ground below. Kite flying — a cherished.

Kite flying has long been celebrated as a joyful tradition, However, the reality today is far more troubling. What was once a harmless leisure activity has increasingly become a dangerous practice, ...

Makar Sankranti is approaching, bringing the joy of colourful kites soaring across the skies. Yet, the sharp manjha strings used during kite flying can pose serious risks, especially to riders on ...