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Celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan, symbolising the eternal bond of love between brother and sister, was celebrated on Wednesday with traditional fervour with people visiting their siblings with gifts and......

Raksha Bandhan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday wished the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan."On this auspicious occasion, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my people in India and abroad. It......

Up security: Centre

Ahead of Tuesday's Raksha Bandhan festival, the Centre has put on maximum alert all states, asking them to take every precaution to ensure peace.The Union home ministry has issued advisories to all......

Send us your Rakhi pics!

In a land known for its deep family ties, Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates a cherished relationship -- between a brother and a sister. How do you celebrate Raksha Bandhan with your......

Tell us about your favourite Raksha Bandhan me

Raksha Bandhan is a time for reinforcing the brother-sister relationship. Today, of course, Raksha Bandhan is a time also for gifts, the brother forking out for the precious rakhi the sister ties......

Gold to glitter from next fortnight

Demand for gold is set to pick up, after a two-month lull, with the onset of the festival season, starting with Raksha Bandhan on August 24, and extending till Dhanteras in November, the......

Rains, VAT wash away rakhi sales

With the festival of Raksha Bandhan just round the bend, rakhi sellers in Mumbai are finding the business a loss making proposition.In fact, the market is so depressed that retailers expect the......

The tie that binds

Festival marketing is becoming big business in India. So, with Raksha Bandhan round the corner, it might be smart to check out what's on offer for fond siblings -- you might be surprised at how......

BSNL gesture for Raksha Bandhan

Union Minister for State for Communications Ashok Pradhan has said the government will provide 'substantial' relief under a special package, on basic and mobile phones of BSNL, being presented as......

No need to get aggressive on gold this Akshaya Tritiya

If you want to celebrate the festival, buy only a little as token. Indians love gold. We love to wear gold jewellery. We love the fact that we can borrow money using gold as a security. We also......

Bollywood stars celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Bollywood stars celebrated Raksha Bandhan with much fervor, and took to Twitter to wish their brothers:Ayesha Takia tied a Rakhi......

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

It's Raksha Bandhan today. But in Bollywood, the festivities play round the year with its one-of-a-kind celebration of life, love and relationships. While the bond between a brother and......

The star siblings you won't find on TV

We're in the Raksha Bandhan mood, and busy celebrating our brothers. And our film stars are doing the same. We decided to celebrate the occasion with pictures of the lesser-known siblings of our......

Sing this to your brother today!

Bollywood has celebrated the brother-sister love for years now. On Raksha Bandhan, we look back at some great music, which show off this emotion best. Take a look. Song: Phoolon......

Your fave Rakhi song? Tell us!

Raksha Bandhan and the ties that bind brothers and sisters are synonymous with many a memorable Hindi movie song. From Phoolon ka taron ka (from Hare Rama Hare Krishna) toBehna ne bhai ki kalai se......

World Cup banks on hi-tech to fix umpiring howlers

Fourteen captains will lead their teams into the World Cup with the governing body's assurance that they are more protected against umpiring howlers than any of their predecessors. - Complete......

It's not always about being on the top: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar will play his 170th Test at Mohali on Friday, but even after over 20 years in international cricket the senior India batsman says he never takes anything for granted, his......

Images: Wet weather rains on Nadal's parade at US Open

Rafael Nadal will have to wait at least one more day for a chance to complete his collection of Grand Slam titles after persistent rain washed out Sunday's US Open men's final against Novak......

Battered India eye revenge against Sri Lanka in final

India would look to avenge the league stage humiliation and clinch their second successive ODI trophy on Sri Lankan soil when they take on the hosts in what promises to be a high-voltage summit......

Images: Dutch do just enough to beat Japan

Wesley Sneijder was on target as Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 in a Group E clash on Saturday to put themselves on the brink of reaching the World Cup second round. Sneijder's fine 53rd minute strike......

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Q. Aisi kya saamaj sewa karu, ki ladkiya meri fan ho jaye
Gernal Singh: A. more

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Q. When is Raksha Bandhan this year ?
Shiv Bhatia: A. Orphange mein ja kar sweets baanto aur wahan ki sabhi ladkiyon ko bol de next raksha bandhan pe raaki bandhwaaney aa rahe ho more

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Q. Confused Smile : Rakhi Sawant says she will not cooperate with me any further unless she is paid a high advance.Will any member come to my rescue ?
Prakash Chandra: A. Aug 21 more

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Q. kal kaun sa festival hai ?
Sunny: A. Try to manage Rakhi tying rakhi to you on Raksha Bandhan Day. Munh boli behan hone ke bhad yeh paison ka mamula khatam! more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/kal-kaun-sa-festival-hai-/25039224/answers/25444018

Web results for Raksha Bandhan

India Post To Offer Beam Services In Uttarkhand Post Offices

India post launches waterproof Rakhi envelopes news.taaza.com: (10 Months ago) New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India Post said Wednesday it was offering... ...

http://news.taaza.com/technology/1135707-india-post-to-offer-beam-services-in-uttarkhand-post-offices.html

No need to get aggressive on gold

Indians love gold. We love to wear gold jewellery. We love the fact that we can borrow money using gold as a security. We also love the fact that... ...

http://www.smartinvestor.in/pf/Investments-175609-Investmentsdet-No_need_to_get_aggressive_on_gold.htm

File Photograph

shows Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay (R) flying a kite during the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan at the Kot Balwal Jail on the outskirts of... ...

http://www.siasat.com/photos/pak-prisoner-sanaullah-flying-kite-file-photograph

Armyman who died in Sudan cremated in Lucknow

Pal, who was a junior commissioned officer with the Mahar regiment, was on Tuesday killed in an ambush attack in South Sudan where he was serving... ...

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/armyman-who-died-in-sudan-cremated-in-lucknow/1101105/

Captive at sea

Saurav Singh was among 22 sailors on board oil tanker Royal Grace who were held hostage by Somali pirates for over a year till their release on... ...

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/captive-at-sea/1092446/