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Sankranti is a major festival in both the Telugu states, with Andhra Pradesh celebrating its significance more prominently. DC Image

Bhogi, Sankranti Significance, Rituals to Follow

Legend says that the festival of Bhogi is dedicated to Lord Indra, the God of rains and clouds

7 Jan 2024 12:31 PM IST

TD Kinjarapu Atchannaidu. (DC Image)

TD seeks immediate ban on cockfights

Vijayawada: Telugu Desam state president Kinjarapu Atchannaidu came down heavily on gambling and cockfights being...

15 Jan 2023 12:50 AM IST

Customers purchase kites ahead of Sankranti celebrations on Wednesday. (Gandhi)

Kite sellers foresee happy days again

Gulzar Houz and Dhoolpet, bigger markets for patangs (kites) and for manja (sharp coloured thread), are already abuzz...

5 Jan 2022 7:36 AM IST

The national tourney is touted as the countrys first-ever sporting event conducted by a civic body on a massive scale. (Representational image: kabaddiadda.com)

Revenue, police plan sports meets in villages

East Godavari superintendent of police M. Ravindranath Babu said DSPs will organise such competitions in villages

5 Jan 2022 7:29 AM IST