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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.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Sushant had bipolar disorder: Mumbai police commissioner

Sushant had bipolar disorder: Mumbai police commissioner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The FIR by the Bihar police says Rs 15 crore was siphoned off from Sushant's account.' 'During the probe, we found he had Rs 18 crore in his account of which around Rs 4.5 crore are still there.'

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.

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.

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Akshay's Career

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Akshay's Career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I feel every 10 years there is a bus that leaves.' 'You have to run and get into that bus, which will take you to the next 10 years.' 'Then you have to catch the bus again.'

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.

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.

Invite: Share a pic with your sibling

Invite: Share a pic with your sibling

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Send us a childhood picture of your sibling and tell us what you miss the most about them.

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Just who is Zahan Kapoor?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Shashi Kapoor and Ramesh Sippy's grandson is all set to make his movie debut.

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.

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.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

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!

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'.

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Left in Delhi, says Bihar model to go all-India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Yadav said all parties have joined hands against the BJP in the Bihar assembly, and added "now this is going to be replicated across the whole country".

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Actors Who Brought Audiences To Theatres

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors who have scored the biggest openers in 2022 so far.

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.

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.

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.

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Will you buy 1 lakh rakhis for India's soldiers?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

And, in turn, help 1,000 artisans earn Rs 5,000 at a time when they are struggling to cope with financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTORS

2021: Bollywood's BUSIEST ACTORS

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

With so many films shifted to the new year, it's going to be a busy year for Bollywood's actors.

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.

Why are Kriti, Taapsee wearing rakhis?

Why are Kriti, Taapsee wearing rakhis?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Starry folk have decided that girls can wear rakhis too!

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

It's ALL IN THE FAMILY for Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Bollywood tells us that it's, in fact, all about loving your family! And so, film folk have often made films with their family members.

Gift your sister a good financial habit

Gift your sister a good financial habit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

As individuals get smarter about financial planning, financial services companies have started promoting and packaging products to address the demand.

Rakhi: Share special sister-brother memories!

Rakhi: Share special sister-brother memories!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, we invite you to share the special moments you have spent with your siblings right here!

Anil Ambani: Most wanted brother

Anil Ambani: Most wanted brother

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Everybody wants to tie a rakhi on Anil Ambani!

100 injured in 10 minutes during U'khand stone-pelting festival

100 injured in 10 minutes during U'khand stone-pelting festival

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Locals believe that the goddess is pleased only after blood, equivalent to a human sacrifice, is shed during the sport, which is witnessed by thousands of people.

Rakhi@LFW: 'My brother is a bully but I love him'

Rakhi@LFW: 'My brother is a bully but I love him'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Though models Vishakha Bharadwaj and Tina Pahuja may not meet their brothers for Raksha Bandhan this year, they have fun memories to share with Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

Have you fought with your sibling?

Have you fought with your sibling?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Your fave Rakhi song? Tell us!

Your fave Rakhi song? Tell us!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Have your say!

To Saif with love: Soha & Saba

To Saif with love: Soha & Saba

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the sisters talk about their brother Saif.

J&K: Amarnath yatra ends

J&K: Amarnath yatra ends

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of Lord Shiva on Tuesday reached the shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, marking the culmination of the two-month annual pilgrimage.

Up security: Centre

Up security: Centre

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The home ministry has issued advisories to all states directing them to step up security measures and keep an eye on crowded places and thoroughly check vehicles

Amarnath yatra to begin on June 30

Amarnath yatra to begin on June 30

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

This year's yatra will begin on a happy note as the ice lingam has already started forming naturally inside the cave, nearly 13000 ft above sea level.