Makar Sankranti

Five lakh people take dip in Ganga river on Makar Sankranti

Braving early morning chill and fog, lakhs of devotees on Friday turned up at the Ganga ghats.

Jan 16, 2016, 00:40 AM IST

Abandoned Japanese wine bottle sends Bengaluru police into tizzy

After hours of tension, the Benglauru police on Friday said a suspicious object thought to be a bomb by a local resident was only an abandoned bottle of Japanese wine.

Jan 15, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of communal riots gradually taking over the nation

During the procession of Makar Sankranti, riots broke out in Fatehpur.

Jan 15, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

Very well to give speeches but PM Modi silent on poor: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also asked party men to shun internal differences and work unitedly to ensure that Congress comes back to power.

Jan 15, 2016, 17:11 PM IST

Telugu states celebrate Sankranti with pomp

 Makar Sankranti, the colourful Hindu festival, was celebrated with pomp and gaiety across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Friday.

Jan 15, 2016, 13:17 PM IST

Makar Sankrati: Thousands brave winter for holy dip

On the occasion of Makar Sankranti , devotees were seeing braving the biting cold to take the holy dip that also marked the beginning of the annual month-long religious congregation `Magh Mela`.

Jan 15, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

Aamir Khan celebrates Makar Sankranti – See how!

Here’s how Aamir Khan wished his fans a very Happy Makar Sankranti.

Jan 15, 2016, 08:44 AM IST

Braving cold weather thousands take holy dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti

Thousands of people on Thursday bathed at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Jan 14, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Tension in Fatehpur after communal clashes on Makar Sankranti

Tension gripped a locality in Fatehpur district when members of two communities clashed during the 'shobha yatra' being taken out, police said.

Jan 14, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Check out these Happy Makar Sankranti and Pongal text messages!

Check out these blissful text messages to wish on this 'Makar Sankranti' and 'Pongal'.

Jan 14, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Amit Shah flies kites, celebrates Makar Sankranti

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah on Thursday celebrated Makar Sankranti and flew kites here.

Jan 14, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

How is 'Pongal' celebrated?

Know how 'Pongal' is celebrated.

Jan 14, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Devotees take first holy dip of Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar

Thousands of devotees thronged the 'Har ki Pauri' ghat in Haridwar to take first festive bath on the occasion of Makar Sankranti during the Ardh Kumbh mela on Thursday morning.

Jan 14, 2016, 09:57 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi wishes nation on occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal.

Jan 14, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

Makar Sankranti special: Places where it is celebrated with zeal!

Take a look at some of the places where  Makar Sankranti is celebrated with extreme eagerness. 

Jan 13, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

This Makar Sankranti, 'Modi kites' to fly in Varanasi skies

The Prime Minister is scheduled Varanasi on January 22 and thus, a great amount of curiosity can be seen ahead of his visit.

Jan 13, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

JD(U) likely to seek new election symbol to widen reach

Bihar's ruling party JD-U could soon have a new election symbol as it plans to widen its reach beyond the state after halting the Narendra Modi juggernaut in state Assembly polls a few months ago.

Jan 12, 2016, 14:12 PM IST