Why has kite flying declined drastically these days?

“A few days before Independence Day every year, the sky is generally speckled with colourful kites. ... read more

Kite flying was never restricted to just festivals and special occasions in India. It was probably one of the most important outdoor leisure activity in the community. However, just like a lot of other outdoor recreational activities, kite flying has also drastically declined in the recent past, thanks to urbanisation, technological advancements, digital substitutes, busy schedules and the list goes on. read more

Kite Flying – A tradition is fast disappearing Apr 01, 2018 Features / Columnists – Adam Harris. Kite flying appears to be a dying tradition. In years gone by there would have been kites in the sky almost after Mashramani. Boys would have used the coconut pointers to make kites. These would be seen over many houses. read more