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The fading calls of 'kai po che'

In the India of the 1970s, flying kites was a shared passion. In recent years, its popularity has been on the decline.
Kite flying on Independence Day: How a community bonding exercise lost its charm over the years

Even as its popularity dims, kite runners are updating tradition to keep up with environmental concerns around kite flying - the symbol for freedom.
In Pictures | Here's how India celebrated Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is a major festival for Hindus that is being held to commemorate the arrival of a fresh harvest. Every region of the country has it's own traditions and celebrate the harvest festival in a vibrantly different way.

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Kite Flying

The fading calls of 'kai po che'

Kite flying on Independence Day: How a community bonding exercise lost its charm over the years

In Pictures | Here's how India celebrated Makar Sankranti