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Illeana’s a modern woman

The Southern beauty was upset about the rumour but decided to not clarify her stand since she believes she doesn’t...

7 Dec 2012 4:33 PM IST

According to the official, out of the 80 people injured, 10 have have been admitted to the SMS Hospital for treatment starting Sunday morning. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

80 injured in kite-flying related accidents over past 24 hrs in Jaipur

'The patients include those who fell while flying kites and also those who got injured to glass-coated manjha,' Dr...

15 Jan 2018 5:58 PM IST

Pilgrims gather on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island. (Photo: AFP)

Over 20 lakh devotees take holy dip

For the first time, the state government has equipped its officials with satellite phones to ensure uninterrupted...

15 Jan 2018 2:54 AM IST

Sagar Island: Devotees take holy dip at the sea shore of Gangasagar Island on Friday. Sadhus and devotees have gathered at Gangasagar for holy dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival. (Photo: PTI)

Over 20 lakh devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is the festival of kites.

14 Jan 2018 11:42 AM IST

PETA says it received 200 plaints of manja injuries in birds from city.

Sale of glass-coated cotton manja should be prohibited: Bird lovers

The NGT had banned Chinese manjha in the country in July 2017, omitting glass-coated threads.

12 Jan 2018 6:13 AM IST

Ahead of 2019 polls, Sule to blog on crucial issues

Till today no political leader from Maharashtra has been able to consistently write a blog on current affairs.

12 Jan 2018 4:23 AM IST

Festive shades of Benaras

Festive shades of Benaras

She believes art should be happy and the time around Makar Sankranti is very joyful.

11 Jan 2018 12:39 AM IST

Cong Prez Rahul Gandhis dig came hours after the Leader of the House Arun Jaitley made a short statement in RS to end the impasse over Modis remarks against his predecessor made during the Gujarat polls campaign. (Photo: AP)

Congress chief to visit Amethi next week

According to the district Congress president in Amethi, Yogendra Misra, Mr Gandhi will arrive in Amethi after Makar...

10 Jan 2018 2:31 AM IST

Bulls are made to jump across a blazing wall of fire during annual rituals to exorcise evil, on Makar Sankranti festival, at a village near Mysore. (Photo: PTI)

Cows made to walk on fire during Makar Sankranti celebrations in...

The age-old ritual is believed to bring good fortune and keep cows and other livestock and crops from harm's way.

16 Jan 2019 4:41 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan enjoy feast hosted by leaders of NDA constituents in display of unity. (Photo: Twitter | @SushilModi)

'Dahi chura' feasts on Makar Sankranti symbolise NDA leaders' unity in...

Nitish Kumar, Sushil Kumar Modi and Ram Vilas Paswan moved from one venue to another to join feast hosted by leaders of...

15 Jan 2019 2:36 PM IST

Pilgrims gather on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Sagar Island. (Photo: AFP)

How Makar Sankranti festival plays significant role in Hindu customs?

The 2019 MahaYog day of Makar Sankranti will give you a chance to please both Lord Shani and Lord Sun.

15 Jan 2019 11:15 AM IST

Kite Mahotsav in Thane. (Photo: Deepak Kurkunde)

Got no bird-related distress calls this Sankranti: Activists

With a day to go for Makar Sankranti, wildlife activists have been raising awareness about the ban on the Chinese manjha...

14 Jan 2019 1:24 AM IST