Raksha Bandhan: News
21 Aug 2024
Bengaluru'The Great Indian Kapil Show' S2 announced, watch promo here
Netflix has officially announced the return of The Great Indian Kapil Show with its second season.
20 Aug 2024
Box Office'Vedaa' box office collection: John Abraham's actioner underperforms on Monday
John Abraham and Sharvari's action film, Vedaa, has been struggling at the box office since its release on August 15.
19 Aug 2024
BiharBihar CM Nitish Kumar ties rakhi to tree
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tied a rakhi to a tree in a symbolic act aimed at raising awareness about environmental conservation.
19 Aug 2024
BooksRaksha Bandhan 2024: Iconic brother-sister character duos from popular books
The portrayal of sibling relationships in literature offers readers a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics between brothers and sisters.
19 Aug 2024
Personal FinanceThis Raksha Bandhan, offer your sister these financial gifts
Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the pious bond between brothers and sisters.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleRaksha Bandhan 2024: Gift ideas to surprise your brother
Raksha Bandhan, a cherished Indian festival, celebrates the unique bond between siblings.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleRaksha Bandhan 2024: Surprise your sister with these gift ideas
Raksha Bandhan, a festival honoring the beloved relationship between siblings, is a lovely occasion to express your love and appreciation for your sister.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleRaksha Bandhan: Make these healthy Indian desserts at home
Festivals are all about indulging in scrumptious food and heart-warming desserts and Raksha Bandhan is the perfect opportunity to make delicious food for your siblings while expressing your love for them.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleSiblings away on Raksha Bandhan? Here's how to celebrate
Raksha Bandhan is a day when you celebrate and strengthen the bond you share with your siblings.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleThis 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
LifestyleGifts 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.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleRaksha Bandhan 2024: Indoor games to play with your siblings
Raksha Bandhan goes far beyond the rituals of tying rakhis, exchanging gifts, and savoring sweets.
19 Aug 2024
LifestyleRaksha Bandhan gifts at home: A packing guide
Apart from the sweets and the main event of tying the rakhi, one major highlight of Raksha Bandhan is the gift exchange between siblings.
19 Aug 2024
Technology'Absolute rubbish': Netizens troll Sudha Murty for Raksha Bandhan post
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has drawn criticism on social media, for her video post about the origins of Raksha Bandhan.
19 Aug 2024
India'No challan': Noida Traffic Police's Raksha Bandhan gift to women
The Noida Traffic Police has announced a unique initiative for Raksha Bandhan this year.
15 Aug 2024
Box OfficeShraddha-Rajkummar's 'Stree 2' Day-1 box office collection to cross ₹40cr!
Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's highly anticipated film Stree 2 is all set to hit the screens on Thursday, and it's already making waves at the box office.
09 Aug 2024
Akshay KumarShraddha-Rajkummar's 'Stree 2' is ready for release; gets U/A certificate
The sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit Stree, titled Stree 2, has been officially certified with a U/A rating by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
22 Jul 2024
Akshay Kumar'Sarfira' stumbles at box office in second weekend
Akshay Kumar's latest film, Sarfira, has seen a disappointing performance in its second weekend at the box office, earning a mere ₹2.5 crore.
30 Aug 2023
Nitish KumarBihar: Education Department cuts school festive holidays, BJP reacts
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has reportedly revised the holiday calendar for government schools, reducing festive holidays from 23 to 11 days between September to December.
29 Aug 2023
Anurag ThakurCentre cuts domestic LPG price by Rs. 200/cylinder
In a major relief for consumers amid the festive season, the central government on Tuesday announced a reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic use.
07 Oct 2022
OTT releases'Raksha Bandhan,' 'Laal Singh Chaddha': Here's your weekend OTT watchlist
Fans can gear up to watch some exciting new titles on OTT this weekend after a couple of tad dull weeks.
01 Oct 2022
Akshay Kumar'Raksha Bandhan': When and where to watch Akshay Kumar starrer?
Akshay Kumar's last theatrical outing was the Bollywood film Raksha Bandhan, which received an underwhelming response from fans and critics alike.
22 Aug 2022
DhanushBox office collections: 'Thiruchitrambalam,' 'Karthikeya 2' shine while Bollywood suffers
Amidst the ongoing #BoycottBollywood trend, recently released films have managed to draw all eyeballs to the box office.
21 Aug 2022
Taapsee PannuBox office: 'Dobaaraa' joins Bollywood biggies in struggle
Actor Taapsee Pannu's time-travel flick Dobaaraa was released in theaters on Friday (August 19).
20 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'My fault': Akshay Kumar shoulders blame for box office failures
Bollywood is currently weathering a turbulent storm and is at an unprecedented stage where only selected films have worked wonders.
20 Aug 2022
Aamir KhanBox office collections: 'Karthikeya 2' overtakes Bollywood biggies!
Telugu film Karthikeya 2 has been witnessing a huge hike in the footfalls and receiving a positive response from cinephiles.
20 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'Cuttputlli' trailer: Akshay Kumar plays fierce cop in intense thriller
There's no stopping Akshay Kumar!
18 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'Karthikeya 2' BO collections: Outperforms 'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Raksha Bandhan'
Telugu film Karthikeya 2 has managed to keep up with the success streak of Tollywood films released recently.
17 Aug 2022
ZEE5Nikhil-Anupama starrer 'Karthikeya 2' to release on THIS OTT platform
Telugu film Karthikeya 2, which was released on Saturday, has been making headlines for all right reasons.
17 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'Laal Singh Chaddha', 'Raksha Bandhan': Look at probable lifetime collections
August 11 saw the release of Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan led by notable Bollywood actors.
17 Aug 2022
Bollywood#BoycottBollywood trend: Arjun Kapoor gives his two cents; gets trolled
The hashtag #BoycottBollywood has been trending on social media for quite some time.
16 Aug 2022
Box OfficeNikhil-Anupama's 'Karthikeya 2': All about latest box office winner
Telugu film Karthikeya 2 starring Nikhil Siddharth and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles hit the theaters on August 13 amid huge expectations.
15 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'Laal Singh Chaddha,' 'Raksha Bandhan's opening weekend box office collections
Last week was an important one for Bollywood as two biggies: Raksha Bandhan and Laal Singh Chaddha (LSC) locked horns at the box office on Thursday (August 11).
14 Aug 2022
Laal Singh ChaddhaHere's how much 'LSC', 'Raksha Bandhan' earned on Day 3
August 11 was a huge day for cine-goers as it marked the release of two major Bollywood films: Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan.
12 Aug 2022
Laal Singh Chaddha'Laal Singh Chaddha,' 'Raksha Bandhan': Box office Day 1 collections
It was a big day for Bollywood on Thursday as two of the highly anticipated projects hit the theaters.
11 Aug 2022
Narendra ModiMeet Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, PM Modi's rakhi sister from Pakistan
Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, a former resident of Pakistan, continued a 27-year-old tradition and sent a rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year to commemorate the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
11 Aug 2022
Akshay Kumar'Laal Singh Chaddha' vs 'Raksha Bandhan': Reviews, box office collections
The most anticipated day has arrived!
10 Aug 2022
Akshay KumarWhen will 'Laal Singh Chaddha,' 'Raksha Bandhan' hit OTT platforms?
Two of the most anticipated projects of Bollywood are gearing up for release on Thursday: Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan.
09 Aug 2022
MumbaiMumbai man seeks sisters on Tinder for Raksha Bandhan
Apps like Tinder have made finding dates much easier and faster, but does it always have to be romantic love?
07 Aug 2022
Salman Khan'Raksha Bandhan' v/s 'Laal Singh Chaddha': Advance booking numbers
August 11 will be a decisive day for Bollywood since it will mark the clash of two biggies: Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan and Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha.
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
XAgra 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 KumarSeen 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 KumarWill 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. RaiAanand 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.
21 Jun 2022
Akshay Kumar'Raksha Bandhan' trailer: Heartfelt family drama, possibly a social commentary
It's here!
18 Jun 2022
Akshay KumarAkshay 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 KumarIt'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
EntertainmentRaksha Bandhan special: Bollywood siblings we want to see on-screen
India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi on August 22.
10 Jun 2021
Akshay KumarBhumi 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 KumarAkshay 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 KumarEntertainment 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
X'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
IndiaHere is the list of all long weekends of 2020
2020 is the year you've been waiting for.
29 Oct 2019
NepalWhy 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 KhanCan 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
Gurugram26-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
HaryanaHaryana: 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 PradeshUP: 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.
24 Aug 2018
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationRaksha 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 YatraOver 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 Kashmir2.74L 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
JharkhandJharkhand 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 KashmirAmarnath 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 KashmirAmarnath-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 KashmirAmarnath 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 KashmirAmarnath-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 YatraAmarnath 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 KashmirAmarnath 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 BankNearly 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
IndiaBJP 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
DelhiDelhi: 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 PoliceDelhi 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
NepalBhai 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
IndiaPostmen 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.
