India, Aug. 14 -- With Independence Day 2025 just around the corner, the markets are buzzing with colourful kites and festive energy. This year, a new twist has been added to the age-old tradition of kite flying, the smart charkhi, a motorised winch that makes controlling your kite easier than ever.

In an age where everything from watches to TVs has turned "smart", kite flying equipment has now joined the list. The smart charkhi, also called a motorised charkhi or firkhhi, is equipped with a rechargeable motor system that automatically winds the kite string at the press of a button.Mobile Finder: iPhone 17 Air expected to launch in India next month

It uses a Type-C charging port, allowing users to charge it with the same cable they use ...