5W1H: Makar Sankranti to be celebrated across India
India is gearing up to celebrate Makar Sankranti that falls on 14th January this year, some parts of the country would be celebrating it on 15th January. Makar Sankranti is basically a celebration of Sun's move into the 10th house of the zodiac Capricorn or Makara.
Jan 13, 2019, 17:40 PM IST
B-Town wishes 'love', 'happiness' on Lohri, Pongal
As the festive fervor has set in with festivals like Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu, Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Hema Malini wished love and happiness to their fans on the occasion.
Jan 13, 2019, 15:00 PM IST
Over 90 lakh take holy dip in Sangam on 'Makar Sankranti'
It was estimated that by sunset over 1 crore people would have taken a dip in the Sangam at Allahabad.
Jan 15, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Makar Sankranti on 'Zero' sets—Pic
Makar Sankranti was celebrated on January 14.
Jan 15, 2018, 15:55 PM IST
Vijay Rupani and Amit Shah fly kites, celebrate Makar Sankranti
BJP president Amit Shah on Sunday celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti by flying kites.
Jan 14, 2018, 21:35 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri
In a series of tweets, PM Modi greeted various communities celebrating the festivals in different forms in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Gujarat.
Jan 14, 2018, 18:59 PM IST
Over 20 lakh devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti
Every year, on Makar Sankranti day, an ocean of pilgrims gather here to take a dip at the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and offer prayers in the Kapil Muni Temple.
Jan 14, 2018, 10:04 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on January 14, 2018, to wish the entire nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan, Magh Bihu.
Jan 14, 2018, 08:54 AM IST
Stampede at Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal, 6 dead; PM Modi announces ex-gratia
In an unfortunate incident, at least six persons died on Sunday after a stampede took place in Gangasagar Mela.
Jan 15, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
RSS not against anyone, working to unite and strengthen Hindu community: Mohan Bhagwat
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday asserted the organisation is 'not against anyone' but only working to unite and strengthen the Hindu community.
Jan 14, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
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Jan 14, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Hundreds take dip in Himachal rivers on Makar Sankranti
Hundreds of devotees braced the cold across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday and took dips in rivers to mark the holy day of 'Makar Sankranti'.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:50 AM IST
Over a million take holy dip at Ganga Sagar on Makar Sankranti
Over a million pilgrims from across India and abroad took a holy dip in the river Ganges on Saturday braving the icy cold water and chilly winds, at the annual Ganga Sagar Fair here on Makar Sankranti.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bihu wishes throng Twitter; look who said what!
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu—celebrities across the country took to Twitter and wished well for their fans. The country celebrates not one but three festivals hailing from respective states in full festive fervour.
Jan 14, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Pongal; says this diversity is India's greatest strength
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on the festivals of Makar Sakranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan.
Jan 14, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
Makar Sankranti 2017: Eat traditional delicacies to make festival more special
Makar Sankranti, observed in different ways that vary with location, it is never complete without a feast including delicacies made with sesame and jaggery, halwa, pitha, and more.
Jan 12, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
BSE's India International Exchange to go live post 'Makar Sankranti'
BSE's India International Exchange at GIFT city will go live for trading post the festival of 'Makar Sankranti' later this month, and will offer only derivative products for the first six months at least.
Jan 02, 2017, 16:19 PM IST
No delay in 'Khaidi No 150' release, says Ram Charan
Also starring Kajal Aggarwal, Ali and Tarun Arora, ‘Khaidi No 150’, which happens to be Chiranjeevi's 150th film features the 61-year old in a dual role.
Oct 04, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee congratulates administration for 'Gangasagar Mela'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday congratulated the administration for their effort and "excellent work" for Gangasagar mela that concluded yesterday.
Jan 16, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Tension in Fatehpur was due to 'lack of tolerance': Azam Khan
Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Kham on Saturday said the tension in Fatehpur district on the occasion of Makar Sankranti two days ago was triggered due to "lack of tolerance" and asserted that the state government took appropriate action to bring situation under control.
Jan 16, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
