Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 20 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans on Sunday unveiled the team logo in the Metaverse.

Surat Jan 25 PTI A khaman snack seller from Gujarats Surat has been given an award by PETA India for his initiative to dissuade people from using manja or nylon string thus saving the lives of many birds People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA India said in a release that Chetan Patel had offered 1 kg of khaman in exchange of 1 kg of discarded manja after Uttarayan festival celebrated on January 14 The Hero to Animals Award in the form of a certificate was recently handed over to Patel the owner of Jay Gopinath Khaman and Locho in the Vesu area of Surat city Numerous humans and thousands of birds are injured or killed every year after being cut or trapped by manja which can get caught on trees power lines or buildings PETA India Advocacy Associate Farhat Ul Ain said PETA India said Patels kind gesture has set an example of compassion for everyone to follow Birds wings and feet are slashed and even sliced off when they fly into or become tangled in manja Rescue organisations report that they receive distress calls about injured birds long after kite-flying events and for some they come too late Manja also causes many human injuries and deaths every year PTI Corr PJT NSK NSK

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 15 (ANI): The Indian High Commission in Pakistan observed Pongal and Makarsankranti on Saturday.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI): Veteran actor Hema Malini is having low-key Pongal celebrations at her home due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of various festivals being celebrated across the country today and said that different festivals signify India's vibrant cultural diversity.

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], January 14 (ANI): Gujarat's Rajkot market is all decked up with a variety of kites including COVID-19 theme, kites with photos with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actors, cricketers ahead of the Uttarayan festival.

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday greeted citizens of the country on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva.

Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 29 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttarayan festival in Gujarat, the kite sellers in Surat are expecting good sales after facing losses last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.