VIJAYAWADA: Contrary to the High Court’s directive instructing police personnel to ensure that rooster fights are not held in ...

Rajamahendravaram: Despite police warnings and legal restrictions, cockfights were held rampantly during Sankranti and Kanuma ...

Vijayawada:Sankranti festivities witnessed bustling economic activity in Andhra Pradesh, with over two to three thousand ...

Sankranti cockfights took place for the third consecutive day in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the Godavari districts. The competitions featured roosters with sharp knives tied to their legs. The ...

Akin to every Sankranti festival in Andhra Pradesh, several villages and towns in the state have transformed into hubs of three-day extravaganza featuring the controversial blood sport of cockfights ...

Cockfight duels are major gambling attractions with roadside venues or arenas near lush green paddy fields and palm trees ...

Hospitality is an integral part of the culture of people in Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The people of this coastal ...

Makar Sankranti, the celebrated harvest festival marking winter's end, will be observed across India on January 15, 2025.

Hyderabad: Nail-biting sheep and cockfights, and gambling marked the Sankranti festivities in several parts of Andhra Pradesh ...

Satya Bhaskar, a prominent businessman from Yanam, hosted an unforgettable Sankranthi celebration for his son-in-law, Saketh.

Explore the rich cultural significance of Makar Sankranti, its agricultural roots, and diverse celebrations across India.

Makar Sankranti draws from Hindu mythology and is thought to represent the triumph of good over evil. Worshippers commemorate ...