February 18, 2026

Makar

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‘Dhurandhar’ crosses Rs 1300 crore worldwide, beats ‘Pushpa 2’, benefits from Makar Sankranti holiday, Prabhas starrer ‘The Raja Saab’ has faded |

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Even after nearly six weeks in theatres, Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster spy thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to dominate the box office with impressive consistency. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film released on December 5 and stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal among others. According Sacnilk, ‘Dhurandhar’ saw a noticeable jump in collections…

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Hardik Pandya celebrates Makar Sankranti, flies kites with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma in Jaipur – Watch | Off the field News

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Hardik Pandya flying kites with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma (X) Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya found himself in the spotlight on Makar Sankranti for a festive moment off the field. A video of Pandya flying kites with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma in Jaipur quickly went viral, triggering fresh discussion around his fitness and his absence from India’s ongoing…

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Doc among 3 killed by Chinese manja on Makar Sankranti | India News

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Courts and state govts have banned Chinese manja but enforcement has struggled to keep pace with demand VARANASI/HYDERABAD/BIDAR: Razor-sharp Chinese manja – glass-coated kite string, banned but still widely used – sliced through necks and faces Wednesday, killing at least three people in UP, Telangana and Karnataka while injuring well over 100 across states as…

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Model, anchor or sadhvi? Harsha Richharia takes holy dip in Narmada on Makar Sankranti; slams critics | Bhopal News

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JABALPUR: Model-turned-ascetic Harsha Richharia on Wednesday took a holy dip in the Narmada river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.Speaking on the banks of the river in Jabalpur, Richharia said the moment was deeply personal and spiritually significant for her. Bhopal Headlines Today — The Biggest Updates You Need to Know. “I am feeling very…

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‘Happiness & prosperity’: PM Modi wishes Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu; celebrates Pongal in Delhi | India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival observed across India in accordance with regional traditions. The festival marks the Sun’s transition into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) and is celebrated as a mid-winter harvest festival.“This sacred occasion of Sankranti is celebrated…

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Makar Sankranti Wishes & Quotes: Happy Makar Sankranti: 75+ Heartfelt Makar Sankranti messages, greetings, wishes, and quotes for 2026 |

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Makar Sankranti is one of the most beautiful festivals of India. It is an ode to newness. It worships the sun and the new grains and is a note of thankfulness to nature and mother Earth for blessing with bounty and abundance. At its core, Makar Sankranti honours Lord Surya, the sun god, whose shift…

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Happy Makar Sankranti 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share with your loved ones |

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Makar Sankranti is one of the biggest and most auspicious festivals celebrated in India. Unlike many festivals that follow the lunar calendar, Makar Sankranti is based on the solar calendar and is celebrated as the Sun moves into the Capricorn or Makara zodiac. This cosmic movement ushers in Uttarayan-the northward journey of the Sun, associated…

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Bank holidays in January 2026: Are banks closed on Lohri and Makar Sankranti? Check state-wise list

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Representative image (AI) There has been widespread confusion among bank customers over January bank holidays, particularly around Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Many are unsure whether banks will be closed today or tomorrow.As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from state to state, depending on regional festivals and observances. This…

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Makar Sankranti 2026: Urad dal khichdi recipe, traditional significance, key ingredients, and easy preparation steps |

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Makar Sankranti celebrates the festival of harvest, seasonal transition, and renewal across India. As the sun starts its northward journey, the food traditions during this time focus on warmth, balance, and nourishment. Khichdi has long been associated with this festival, as it epitomises simplicity, satvik eating, and feeling thankful for newly harvested grains. In many…

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