News for 'Raksha Bandhan'

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Tamannaah's in a colourful mood... Akshay leaves for Dubai... Janhvi promotes Good Luck Jerry...

Bonds of love reaffirmed as Rakhi celebrated with gusto

Bonds of love reaffirmed as Rakhi celebrated with gusto

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Raksha Bandhan, the festival that reaffirms the treasured bond of love and care between brothers and sisters, was celebrated on Sunday across the country with great enthusiasm.

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Bollywood's Sibling Love Lessons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

There's no love like the love for a sibling, and Bollywood sure does agree, says Sukanya Verma.

Ajit Pawar's son to contest from Baramati? Dy CM says...

Ajit Pawar's son to contest from Baramati? Dy CM says...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Ajit Pawar also said he was "not interested" in contesting elections anymore.

Your fave Rakhi song? Tell us!

Your fave Rakhi song? Tell us!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Have your say!

Cute sibling photographs that'll melt your heart

Cute sibling photographs that'll melt your heart

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, readers share cute, sweet and crazy photographs featuring their siblings. You can share yours too.

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A young Indian man was arrested in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry. However, the woman told police she was not interested in marrying him. The man, Badal Babu, was arrested in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province on December 28. He had crossed the border to meet his Facebook friend, Sana Rani. Rani, in her statement to police, said she had been friends with Babu for the past two-and-a-half years but was not interested in marrying him. Babu's family has appealed to the Indian government to intervene for his release.

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to bad weather

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from Jammu to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said.

5 exciting cars launches in August

5 exciting cars launches in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

The AMAZING Life of Shraddha Kapoor

The AMAZING Life of Shraddha Kapoor

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Shraddha Kapoor, who will next be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Rajan's next directorial venture, celebrates her 35th birthday on March 3.

Sibling Love: 'She means the world to me'

Sibling Love: 'She means the world to me'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan readers share their favourite photographs featuring their siblings and tell us why their bond is special.

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

On Raksha Bandhan, here's looking at some of the hottest Bollywood sisters to hit the screen.

Sambhavna: Shah Rukh will make the perfect Rakhi brother

Sambhavna: Shah Rukh will make the perfect Rakhi brother

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

'I would like Poonam Pandey to tie me a Rakhi.' Television stars, and their Rakhi fetishes.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's lesser known siblings

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's lesser known siblings

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

A look at some of the youngest Bollywood stars and their lesser known siblings.

11 things only boys with sisters can understand

11 things only boys with sisters can understand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Raksha Bandhan is around the corner and it is as good a time as any other to look at the wonderful brother-sister bond... tongue firmly in cheek.

Rakhi Special: Television's young siblings

Rakhi Special: Television's young siblings

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Take a look at the young siblings of your favourite telly actors and actresses.

Share your Rakhi memories!

Share your Rakhi memories!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Why is this festival special? What does your brother or sister mean to you? Share your memories with us!

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's YOUNG siblings

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's YOUNG siblings

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Karisma Kapoor's kids -- Samaira and Kiaan -- make a cute sister and brother pair.

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil reviewed security situation with senior officials on Wednesday night, following the four low-intensity explosions in Pune.

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

OTT This Week: Aamir, Madhuri, Akshay...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Akshay Kumar headline OTT offerings this week. Plus, you'll find aliens, spirits, serial killers... Sukanya Verma lists them out.

Rakhi recipes: How to prepare Gujjias, Sandesh and more

Rakhi recipes: How to prepare Gujjias, Sandesh and more

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here are a few traditional preparations to help you sweeten Raksha Bandhan celebrations on August 21.

Gaining a brother: A short story

Gaining a brother: A short story

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

As India celebrates Raksha Bandhan this weekend, we bring you a short story by Indian-American author Rituparna Chatterjee from the book 'Celebrate: Your Fun Festival Handbook Rakhi And Bhai Dooj'.

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

As we celebrte Raksha Bandhan, we take a look at sibling love in Hindi films.

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In an attempt to lift their spirits, the widows of Vrindavan began their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday at the banks of Yamuna.

It is true! I HATED my brother

It is true! I HATED my brother

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Divya Nair tells us why it was difficult to find a place for her younger brother in her heart.

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe From modern prints to the updated angrakha, everything that's redefining ethnic fashion

Sing this to your brother today!

Sing this to your brother today!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Some great music for Raksha Bandhan coming up!

Terror alert across India ahead of Rakhi, Eid

Terror alert across India ahead of Rakhi, Eid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The country has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists may strike during the upcoming festival season. The Centre has asked state governments to take all possible steps to foil attempts by militant groups, particularly the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, to disrupt peace during the ongoing month of Ramzan and the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Id-ul Fitr and Onam.

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas as it looked to counter the cheaper LPG promise of the Congress in upcoming assembly elections in states like Madhya Pradesh.

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The 45-day annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine of Amarnath ended on Saturday after the traditional puja inside the shrine. The Shravan Purnima, which coincides with Raksha Bandhan festival, witnessed religious fervour with the arrival at the cave shrine situated at a height of 3,880 metres after a night halt at Panjtarni.

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'If you have only one hit out of 100 movies in a year, it is death for Bollywood.'

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

When will see Tiger, Hrithik this year?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tiger. Akshay. Ajay. Hrithik. Ajay again. Akshay again. Kartik...

Rediff readers share cute pix of their children

Rediff readers share cute pix of their children

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

These 10 pics prove that it's fun to be a child.

Gold to glitter from next fortnight

Gold to glitter from next fortnight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Gold imports in India are estimated to have declined by 50 per cent to 30 tonnes during June-July.

Have you fought with your sibling?

Have you fought with your sibling?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

The ideal Rakhi gift: The Story of Your Lives

The ideal Rakhi gift: The Story of Your Lives

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

This Raksha Bandhan, give your sibling a present with a difference.

The star siblings you won't find on TV

The star siblings you won't find on TV

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Celebrating Raksha Bandhan.

Best financial gifts for your sister this Rakhi

Best financial gifts for your sister this Rakhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Let's look at some investment options you can gift to your sister this Raksha Bandhan, which she will treasure for rest of her life. Do remember the earlier it is, better the returns due to the power of compounding.