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Sobhita's Special Makar Sankranti Wish

Sobhita's Special Makar Sankranti Wish

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Cheekatilo will release on January 23 on Amazon Prime Video.

Lalu Visits Estranged Son's Home For Makar Sankranti

Lalu Visits Estranged Son's Home For Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

'I am not angry with my son. He will always have my blessings. Tej Pratap will now stay with the family.'

Lalu Prasad attends Tej Pratap's Makar Sankranti feast; Tejashwi skips

Lalu Prasad attends Tej Pratap's Makar Sankranti feast; Tejashwi skips

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

RJD president Lalu Prasad attended a Makar Sankranti feast at his son Tej Pratap Yadav's house, despite past conflicts. The event sparks political speculation amidst family tensions.

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Kites, Til, Turmeric And Dancing: Makar Sankranti Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The nation celebrates the beginning of longer days and shorter nights as the weather turns warmer.

Tej Pratap Yadav at BJP feast, fuels NDA entry buzz

Tej Pratap Yadav at BJP feast, fuels NDA entry buzz

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, attended a feast hosted by BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sinha, sparking speculation about his political future.

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

How I Celebrated Makar Sankranti in Mangaluru

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.

ATS Conducts Mock Drill At Magh Mela

ATS Conducts Mock Drill At Magh Mela

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The annual Magh Kumbh Mela 2026 is underway at Prayagraj from January 3 to February 15.

EC bars Maha govt from releasing early payment under 'Ladki Bahin'

EC bars Maha govt from releasing early payment under 'Ladki Bahin'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The State Election Commission (SEC) has barred the Maharashtra government from releasing the January instalment of the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme in advance, citing the enforcement of the model code of conduct for municipal elections. The decision follows complaints about the timing of the release, coinciding with upcoming municipal elections.

Nilgai jumps into car, kills 4-yr-old girl sitting in mother's lap

Nilgai jumps into car, kills 4-yr-old girl sitting in mother's lap

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The girl suffered fatal wounds due to the impact, while her parents also sustained injuries, he said.

Ladki Bahin dole amid civic polls sparks row in Maha; Oppn protests

Ladki Bahin dole amid civic polls sparks row in Maha; Oppn protests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Maharashtra minister's announcement regarding the disbursement of financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana before Makar Sankranti has triggered a controversy, with the Opposition alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of municipal elections. The State Election Commission has sought a report on the matter.

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Modi, Merz Fly Kites...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.

Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Stars Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Movie stars celebrate Makar Sankranti and Pongal in their special ways.

Post GST cut, auto retail sales rose 18% in Jan

Post GST cut, auto retail sales rose 18% in Jan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 27 lakh units in January, led by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cash flows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight, dealer's body FADA said on Tuesday.

'My character questioned': Influencer Harsha quits promoting Sanatan Dharma

'My character questioned': Influencer Harsha quits promoting Sanatan Dharma

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Influencer Harsha Richhariya, known for promoting Sanatan Dharma, has decided to step away from the religious path due to continuous criticism and mental stress.

Dress Right This Makar Sankranti!

Dress Right This Makar Sankranti!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

If you are looking for some fashion inspiration this Makar Sankranti, take some cues from these glamorous ladies. Namrata Thakker shows you how to nail your festive look to perfection.

Maha Kumbh Mela, Operation Sindoor...

Maha Kumbh Mela, Operation Sindoor...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A visual journey through some major events of 2025, from the spiritual grandeur of Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj to the strategic success of Operation Sindoor, India's decisive military response following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Gaya's Tilkut Awaits GI Tag

Gaya's Tilkut Awaits GI Tag

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The day tilkut gets the GI tag, it will be a big hit for its health benefits during the cold season in the USA, Canada and Europe.'

Cheekatlo Review: Conventional

Cheekatlo Review: Conventional

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cheekatlo is a run-of-the-mill crime procedural, notes Arjun Menon.

Nitin Nabin Was 7 Weeks Old When BJP Was Formed In 1980

Nitin Nabin Was 7 Weeks Old When BJP Was Formed In 1980

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

BJP sources said the formal process to elect current party President J P Nadda's successor will begin in mid-January, following Makar Sankranti, with Nitin Nabin expected to be the frontrunner to file his nomination.

Kartik-Kriti Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri

Kartik-Kriti Celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Kartik Aaryan and his Shehzada co-star Kriti Sanon are taking their new film across different cities in India to promote it.

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Festivals of Lohri and Bhogi were celebrated in various parts of the country with fervour on Wednesday while Indians geared up for Makar Sankranti on Thursday.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Til Gud Cookies

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Til Gud Cookies

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Til and gud is the quintessential Sankrant combo and can be made into delicious cookies.

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Why The '2 Gujaratis' Chose Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Nitin Nabin's selection is a bold political decision by the Two Gujaratis. When Rahul Gandhi has resurrected the issue of social justice, the BJP and the Two Gujaratis are sticking to their plan and agenda, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Bollywood celebrates Pongal and Makar Sankranti!

Bollywood celebrates Pongal and Makar Sankranti!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Money lessons from Makar Sankranti

Money lessons from Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Let's take you on a fun journey on kites and Sankranti traditions and guess what? You can learn a thing or two about financial planning from it as well.

Makar Sankranti draws lakhs to banks of Ganga

Makar Sankranti draws lakhs to banks of Ganga

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Lakhs of devotees on Thursday thronged the Ganga banks in Haridwar, including Har Ki Pauri, to take a dip in the sacred river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti which also marks the first major bath of the ongoing Ardhakumbh mela in Uttarakhand.

Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to contest, announces candidates

Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to contest, announces candidates

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announces his participation in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with the candidate list to be revealed on October 9. He predicts a significant vote share for his party and claims it will be Nitish Kumar's last election as Chief Minister.

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Bollywood got together on social media to celebrate the year's first festivals, Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti. They wished their fans and posted celebratory pictures.

Citing Covid, Haridwar bans dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Citing Covid, Haridwar bans dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Amid the continuous rise in Covid-19 cases, the Haridwar administration has banned devotees from taking a holy dip in the Ganga on Makar Sankranti, January 14.

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

One Festival, Many Names: How Makar Sankranti Is Celebrated Across India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The nation celebrates the beginning of longer days and shorter nights as the weather turns warmer.

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

How to get your CIBIL score soar high this Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

2016 has just begun and the first festival of the year is already here. Makar Sankranti it is! On this occasion let's think about how to get our kites and CIBIL scores to soar high

PHOTOS: Devotees throng Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti

PHOTOS: Devotees throng Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Over eight lakh devotees from all over the country have so far taken the holy dip in the Ganges on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday, officials said.

The artist who captured Varanasi under the Makar Sankranti sky

The artist who captured Varanasi under the Makar Sankranti sky

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

She looked into the depths of Kashi's soul.

The Kite Runners

The Kite Runners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying.

PM, Prez greet nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

PM, Prez greet nation on Lohri, Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Lohri and Makar Sankranti fall on January 13 and Pongal on January 14. Traditionally people in Punjab and Haryana build bonfires on Lohri.

'Modi-Obama' kites a rage in Gujarat this Makar Sankranti

'Modi-Obama' kites a rage in Gujarat this Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With the country all set to welcome United States President Barack Obama for the Republic Day in New Delhi, the 'Modi-Obama' kites are the flavour this season in Gujarat for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival.