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As We Fly Kites This Makar Sankranti, A Small Choice Can Make Skies Safer for Birds

During Makar Sankranti, kite flying fills the skies. But unsafe manjha causes injuries to birds and people. Here’s why cotton ...

Kite Strings Pose Severe Risk: Doctor Shares Essential Measures To Prevent Manjha Injuries

With stronger enforcement, public awareness, and responsible participation, kite flying can once again be celebrated as a ...

Kite-flying season triggers surge in manja-related bird rescues in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: With the festivities of Sankranti likely to kick in a few days, organisations that rescue birds hurt by manja ...
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Cotton threads only at kite festival to keep wildlife safe

Kite enthusiasts take to the skies, ensuring no glass-coated manja is used Glass-coated manja banned at Whitefield venue to prevent bird injuries and ensure public safety If you are heading to the ...

Makar Sankranti Nears, Fear Of Kite Threads Increases - This Jugaad Will Keep You Safe

Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026 brings festive kites, but riders must wear helmets, neck guards, and keep these points in mind to avoid manjha injuries.

Awareness against use of nylon kite threads during Sankranti

Nylon kite thread, commonly known as Chinese manjha, poses a serious threat to humans, birds and animals due to its ...
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Threads Of Colour: Stunning Photos Show How Gujarat's Kite Makers Prepare For Uttarayan

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 ...