It is thought that kites were first introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks who came from China in the Nara period (710-794 CE). Kites were used for practical purposes, such as lifting materials to ...

Before October 7, the Kutz family flew messages of hope and peace on kites in their Kibbutz of K’far Aza on the border of Israel and Gaza. However, kites never flew the day of October 7, 2023, as the ...

This snail is strongly affected by water levels, and drainage of wetlands has hurt populations of both the snail and the kite. The Florida race of this bird, formerly called Everglades Kite, is now ...

Ahead of Viswakarma Puja, we look at how Kolkata’s kite enthusiasts are trying to revive the tradition that’s a part of the city’s culture Bhokatta is a word that stirs happy memories for ...