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BJP workers fly kites with slogans, party leaders' photos ahead of LS polls

BJP workers fly kites with slogans, party leaders' photos ahead of LS polls

BJP workers in Mumbai's Dadar area engaged in campaigning activities ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Pics/ Shadab Khan

06 April,2024 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana Deshpande
In Photos: Flying kites to new heights as Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti

In Photos: Flying kites to new heights as Mumbai celebrates Makar Sankranti

Along with whole India, Mumbaikars are also celebrating the auspicious Maka Sankranti. Apart from all the rituals and celebration, flying Kites during Makar Sankranti occupies a major part of the festival. Mid-day's Ashish Raje captures moments of commoners fly kites amid Makar Sankranti celebration in Mumbai. (All Pictures credit: Ashish Raje/Mid-day)

14 January,2023 08:51 PM IST
How this Bandra kite-maker is continuing his family’s legacy with unique kites

How this Bandra kite-maker is continuing his family’s legacy with unique kites

Flying kites is a tradition many people follow in western India while celebrating Makar Sankranti. While til gul laddoos usually try to steal the show, kite-flying is not far behind. Bandra kite-maker Ahmed Qazi’s family has been catering to avid kite flying enthusiasts for over seven decades, and don’t intend to stop any time soon

13 January,2023 06:11 PM IST

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