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Want to travel more in 2026? Here's a smart leave planning guide

Check out Neha's guide to make your 2026 travel plans easier!(Unsplash)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 01:23 pm IST

Vibrant designs fill Baansera Park skies as Kite Festival returns to Delhi

Baansera Park is hosting the three-day Kite Festival from January 16 to 18.(Photos: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

Published on Jan 17, 2026 01:55 pm IST

Varun, Lavanya share adorable pics from their son Vaayuv's 1st Makar Sankranti

Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi's cute moment with son during Makar Sankranti.

Published on Jan 16, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates new beginnings with Raj on Makar Sankranti

On December 1, last year, Samantha surprised all her fans by sharing pictures of her wedding ceremony with Raj.

Published on Jan 16, 2026 01:57 pm IST

Seers, Naga Sadhus take holy dip at Sangam on Makar Sankranti

A Naga sadhu blows a trumpet at Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 05:28 am IST

1.03 crore devotees take holy dip on day 2 of Makar Sankranti

Devotees throng Sangam to take a dip on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing 'Magh Mela', in Prayagraj on Thursday. (@myogiadityanath X)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 05:16 am IST

Thousands take holy dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti

Thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the Ganges at the ghats of Varanasi on Thursday (Rajesh Singh/HT)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 03:18 am IST

Andhra Pradesh family serves 158 dishes to son-in-law in mega Sankranti feast

An Andhra Pradesh family made headlines after cooking 158 dishes for their son-in-law during Sankranti.(X/@T_Investor_)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 11:45 pm IST

NDA leaders join Chirag Paswan’s Makar Sankranti dahi-chura feast in Patna

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) president Chirag Paswan with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar during 'Chura-Dahi Bhoj' on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival at party office in Patna,Thursday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 10:59 pm IST

Khichdi festival reflects spirit of faith, service: UP CM

Devotees in large numbers thronged Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur to offer khichdi on Makar Sankranrti on Jan 15. (HT photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 10:32 pm IST

Makar Sankranti wishes in Kannada and Telugu: Top 50 happy Sankranti 2026 images

Makar Sankranti wishes in Kannada and Telugu: Share these Happy Sankranti 2026 images, quotes, greetings and messages with family and friends. (Made using Gemini AI)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 09:54 am IST

Schools upto Class 8 closed in Prayagraj till Jan 20 due to Magh Mela

Schools upto Class 8 closed in Prayagraj till Jan 20 due to Magh Mela(Representative image)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 09:13 am IST

Makar Sankranti: CM reviews arrangements amid devotee surge at Gorakhnath temple

CM Yogi Adityanath visits the Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 04:44 am IST

No mistakes in 2027 polls, protect votes: Akhilesh to party workers

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav with party workers in Lucknow on Wednesday. (HT)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 04:36 am IST

Jharkhand Congress flies kites with slogans to target BJP on Makar Sankranti

Congress party leaders and workers marked Makar Sankranti by flying kites bearing political slogans. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 03:16 am IST

85 lakh devotees take holy dip on day one of Makar Sankranti at Magh Mela

A large number of devotees arrive to take a dip at the Sangam on the occasion of 'Makar Sankranti' during the ongoing Magh Mela, in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published on Jan 15, 2026 03:08 am IST

28-year-old physiotherapist dies in Jaunpur after kite string slits his throat while riding bike

Two boys are silhouetted as they fly a kite (File)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 08:15 pm IST

‘Chinese manjha’ turns kite-flying season deadly, claims lives across India

The deadly nylon kite strings, much widely referred to as the ‘manjha’ are used to cut rivals' kite strings as states engage in a amicable contest on the day of Makar Sankranti.(PTI file photo for representation)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 06:24 pm IST

Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with holy dips, kite flying, community feasts

Odisha celebrates Makar Sankranti with holy dips, kite flying, community feasts

Published on Jan 14, 2026 01:52 pm IST

Makar Sankranti is about making tilgul at home: Bhagyashree

Bhagyashree

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 01:50 pm IST

Makar Sankranti | Daisy shares her favourites: Undhiyu, Til gul and family time

Makar Sankranti Special | Daisy Shah shares her favourites: Undhiyu, Til gul and family time

Published on Jan 14, 2026 12:41 pm IST

At Bihar dy CM's feast, Tej Pratap's chance meet with estranged family

Taking to X, Tej Pratap wrote about his meeting with his parents and brother, adding that he had a wonderful time playing with his niece as well.(X/@TejYadav14)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:08 pm IST

I pray to Lord Surya for everyone’s happiness: PM Modi on Makar Sankranti

In his message, the Prime Minister described Sankranti as a festival that symbolises hope, positivity and new beginnings. (ANI)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 11:17 am IST

Happy Bhogi wishes: 100 Bhogi wishes in Telugu, images, heartfelt greetings

Happy Bhogi! Check heartfelt Telugu and English wishes, short messages, and WhatsApp status ideas for family, friends, and colleagues. (Made using Gemini AI)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 12:08 pm IST

Pune records sharp rise in minimum temperature

Pune, India - April 27, 2019:Deserted Laxmi road on hot afternoon in Pune, India, on Saturday, April 27, 2019.-HT photo

Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:20 am IST

Magh Mela: Extensive traffic diversion to be enforced on major bathing fests

An aerial view of the ongoing Magh Mela at the Triveni Sangam, in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (ANI)

Published on Jan 14, 2026 03:54 am IST

Two-day Makar Sankranti bathing: Starting today, over 1 cr devotees expected at Magh Mela

Pilgrims bathing at the ghats of Sangam at ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Tuesday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 08:51 pm IST

The many lives of sesame in India’s harvest festivals

From Punjab to Tamil Nadu, sesame defines India's harvest season

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 06:27 am IST

Are banks open or closed on January 14 and 15? Check state-wise details

Banks in several cities will observe holidays on January 14 and 15 to mark major harvest festivals.(AFP/Representational image)

Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:18 pm IST

The Andhraite Pootharekulu is the perfect ode to Makar Sankranti's rice harvest

The Andhraite Pootharekulu is the perfect ode to Makar Sankranti's rice harvest(Photo: Manaruchulu)

Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:13 pm IST

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