Recent heatwaves and a number of deaths due to illegal kite strings have seen many abandoning the once popular pastime.

Makar Sankranti 2026 marks the sun’s entry into Uttarayan, symbolizing joy and positivity. Flying kites on this day represents freedom, enthusiasm, and the beginning of a fresh, auspicious new phase ...

In the streets of Lahore there are hints that the kite flying festival, Basant, has returned. Someone is fishing a kite from electricity cables, the distant sound of a drum beat, a flash of neon when ...

India and Ireland cricketers celebrating pongal. (Photo Source: BCCI Women) The India and Ireland women’s cricket teams came together to celebrate Makar Sankranti, an Indian harvest festival, ahead of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People take selfies with kites on display, to mark Basant, a kite-flying festival, in Lahore, Pakistan February 6, 2026.