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Raksha Bandhan: News

19 Aug 2024
Lifestyle

This Raksha Bandhan, gift these handmade rakhis to your brother

The auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan is here to celebrate the loving bond between siblings.

19 Aug 2024
Lifestyle

Gifts that will make Raksha Bandhan memorable for your sister

Raksha Bandhan, which is being celebrated today with great pomp, is a joyous day for siblings across India.

06 Aug 2022
Saif Ali Khan

'Vikram Vedha' teaser to screen before 'LSC', 'Raksha Bandhan' shows

Director duo Pushkar and Gayathri's upcoming film Vikram Vedha is all geared up to release on September 30.

04 Aug 2022
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Agra sweet shop selling 24-carat gold ghewar at Rs. 25,000/kg

We Indians get super excited about our festivals and find ways to make them as grand and vibrant as possible.

09 Jul 2022
Akshay Kumar

Seen Akshay Kumar's first look as 'Capsule Gill' yet?

With a couple of releases lined up already, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is back with another one.

05 Jul 2022
Akshay Kumar

Will Akshay Kumar join politics? Here's what the actor says

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is one of the most influential celebrities in India with a huge fanbase across the country.

28 Jun 2022
Aanand L. Rai

Aanand L Rai's birthday: Exploring recurrent thematic use of small-towns

Aanand L Rai is known for his own brand of cinema that directly stems out of the Indian heartland.

18 Jun 2022
Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Raksha Bandhan's trailer releasing on this day

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has many releases lined up in the coming months.

16 Jun 2022
Akshay Kumar

It's 'Raksha Bandhan' vs 'Laal Singh Chaddha' at box office

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar keeps a very busy schedule with multiple releases every year.

22 Aug 2021
Entertainment

Raksha Bandhan special: Bollywood siblings we want to see on-screen

India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi on August 22.

10 Jun 2021
Akshay Kumar

Bhumi Pednekar joins 'Raksha Bandhan,' marks second collaboration with Akshay

Bhumi Pednekar took to social media to confirm that she will be joining Akshay Kumar in Aanand L Rai's movie Raksha Bandhan.

05 Feb 2021
Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar to start Aanand Rai's 'Raksha Bandhan' in April

After working together on Atrangi Re, Akshay Kumar and director Aanand L Rai have teamed up for a second time for Raksha Bandhan.

03 Aug 2020
Akshay Kumar

Entertainment round-up: Bollywood celebrates Raksha Bandhan, and more

On Monday, news in the world of entertainment was about Raksha Bandhan, Raksha Bandhan, and Raksha Bandhan. And, why not!

03 Aug 2020
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'Raksha Bandhan': Akshay announces new film, dedicates it to sister

On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, superstar Akshay Kumar has announced a new film and rightly dedicated to his beloved sister, Alka Bhatia.

05 Jan 2020
India

Here is the list of all long weekends of 2020

2020 is the year you've been waiting for.

29 Oct 2019
Nepal

Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated in India

Bhai Dooj, the last day of the five-day-long Diwali festivities, marks the special brother-sister relationship.

21 Aug 2019
Saif Ali Khan

Can you "spot the difference" between Shahid, his son Zain?

Actor Shahid Kapoor shared a collage yesterday on Instagram showing himself and his son, Zain, asking people to "spot the difference."

29 Aug 2018
Gurugram

26-year-old IIT, IIM alumnus found dead in his Gurugram apartment

On Tuesday, a 26-year-old IIT and IIM alumnus was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his rented apartment in Gurugram's DLF Phase 5.

27 Aug 2018
Haryana

Haryana: Gurukul students allege sodomy by seniors and staff-members

In a traumatic incident, at least six students of a Gurukul in Haryana's Rohtak have alleged their seniors and staff members sodomized and threatened them for months.

26 Aug 2018
YouTube

#RakshabandhanSpecial: 5 YouTube short-films that capture love-hate relationship of siblings

There's nothing like a brother-sister bond. How can you possibly explain hating and loving someone with equal measure, every single day of your life? You can't.

26 Aug 2018
Uttar Pradesh

UP: Gurudwara watchman hits girl selling rakhis; communal clash begins

A day before Raksha Bandhan, tension prevailed between the Hindu and Sikh communities outside a Gurudwara in UP's Shahjahanpur district.

24 Aug 2018
Delhi

#RakshaBandhan: Free travel for female passengers in DTC buses

The DTC has decided to provide free rides to women in buses on Raksha Bandhan.

24 Aug 2018
Haryana

#RakshaBandhan: Free travel for women, children in Haryana roadways buses

Haryana government has decided to allow free travel facility to women and their minor children in state roadways buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on August 26.

Raksha Bandhan: Delhi Metro to run 598 extra train trips

In view of high ridership observed on the day of Raksha Bandhan and its eve, the Delhi Metro has decided to run 598 extra train trips on Sunday and deploy additional security personnel to handle the rush expected on the two days, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said today.

18 Aug 2018
Amarnath Yatra

Over 2.81 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance at Amarnath

Over 2.81 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas till date this year, officials said.

08 Aug 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

2.74L pilgrims paid obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine till date

As many as 2.74 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas till date this year, an official said.

29 Jul 2018
Jharkhand

Jharkhand Khadi Board makes 'rakhis' from waste silk threads

Putting waste to good use, the Jharkhand State Khadi and Gramodyog Board has started manufacturing "rakhis" made of waste silk threads.

27 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of 782 pilgrims begin their journey

A fresh batch of 782 pilgrims today left for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.

23 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims begin their journey

A fresh batch of over 1,200 pilgrims, including 300 women and 100 sadhus, left the base camp in Jammu for the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir today.

19 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra: Another fresh batch of pilgrims begins journey

A fresh batch of 2,617 pilgrims today left the base camp in Jammu to undertake the annual yatra to the Amarnath shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.

14 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath-Yatra: Fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves from Jammu

A fresh batch of over 3,000 pilgrims today left Jammu for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.

04 Jul 2018
Amarnath Yatra

Amarnath Yatra: 3 killed in landslide, death-toll reaches 10

Three pilgrims were killed in a landslide even as another died due to cardiac arrest, taking the death toll during this year's Amarnath Yatra to 10, officials said today.

01 Jul 2018
Jammu And Kashmir

Amarnath Yatra from Jammu resumes after weather conditions improve

After remaining suspended for a day due to inclement weather, the Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu today, as the fourth batch of 6,877 pilgrims left for the twin base camps in Kashmir, officials said.

16 May 2018
Punjab National Bank

Nearly 1.70 lakh registrations for the 60-day long Amarnath yatra

Over 1.70 lakh pilgrims have registered for the 60-day long pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, set to begin from Jammu on June 28.

24 Oct 2017
India

BJP leader booked for harassing, clicking pics of woman defecating

A BJP leader in MP's Guna has been booked for allegedly clicking pictures of a woman defecating in the open.

08 Aug 2017
Delhi

Delhi: Parking row argument turns ugly, five people injured

Police forces rushed in to take charge when an argument over parking turned into a gory mess with involved groups stabbing each other with knives at Kali Bari Marg.

07 Aug 2017
Delhi Police

Delhi HC clears 75-year-old DU professor of sexual harassment charge

Overruling Delhi University's (DU) Executive Council's decision, Delhi HC acquitted 75-year-old former DU professor, who was accused of sexual harassment by two researchers 16 years ago.

01 Nov 2016
Nepal

Bhai Dooj: Celebrating brother-sister love

Bhai Dooj, the last day of the five-day-long Diwali, marks the most special brother-sister relationship.

12 Aug 2016
India

Postmen to show up on Sundays too!

With Rakshabandhan round the corner, postmen will be making deliveries on Sundays as well to manage the surge in workload.