Hyderabad: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated with fervour and gaiety on Friday at Pragathi Bhavan, the official residence of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. The Chief Minister celebrated the festival with his elder sisters Lalithamma, Laxmamma, Jayamma and younger sister Vinodamma who tied rakhis to him. Chandrashekhar Rao greeted his sisters and took blessings from them. […]
Hyderabad: The Rachakonda Traffic Police celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with a twist this year. To spread awareness on road safety issues, as a proactive step, women police personnel tied rakhis to both male and female drivers who were found not wearing helmets and seat belts. In return, the officers sought a pledge from […]
Hyderabad: Anand L. Rai plays the perfect spoil sport. On the day when the nation is celebrating the sibling relationship, he chooses to tell us a tale dealing with a tale that labours on how much a brother has to suffer to get four sisters married. The project that has out lived its shelf life […]
Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Thursday extended greetings to the people of the State on the eve of Raksha Bandhan which strengthens the sacred bond of brotherhood among human relationships. He said the promise of brothers to guard their sisters on all occasions, is spread through the celebration of Raksha Bandhan. In a […]
Hyderabad: While the festival of Raksha Bandhan has a deep significance in our culture, it is also a fun day to relive the cat and mouse relationship you have with your siblings. Capturing this essence, Google Pay seems to have provided the quirkiest and practical idea to loot your brother’s money this year. In a […]
New Delhi: It is a sad commentary on the divisive times we live in that films get trolled, and the patriotism of their makers questioned, even before they are released. There used to be an adage, ‘Don’t let conclusions jump on you’, and nowhere has it been more appropriate than in the troll army’s response to […]
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Thursday. “Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” PM Modi tweeted. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings on the occasion. “Warm wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious […]
Hyderabad: Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, siblings all over the world are busy buying the rakhis to express their love. However, over time, sustainable versions of Rakhis have emerged, as discarding Rakhis made of non-biodegradable waste causes pollution and increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment. Various online selling platforms have come up with […]
Hyderabad: Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, markets in the city are flooded with women scouting for glittering rakhis and packets of sweets for their brothers. Areas like Begum Bazar, Old City, and Koti are decked up with makeshift stalls selling different varieties of handmade and designer rakhis. According to stall owners, rakhis featuring different messages are […]
Hyderabad: While the dating app Tinder is usually used to find love and companionship, this man claims to have used it to find a sister for himself for Raksha Bandhan. A user named NotAKindGuyAnymore took to Reddit to share his excitement on finding a ‘sister’ on the dating app to celebrate the festival. The user […]
