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Rakshabandhan Top 10 Gift Ideas for Sister which can Help them in Future

Rakshabandhan is being celebrated on August 11, Thursday. Here are the top 10 things you can consider gifting to your sister. Read this article to know everything about the ten gift ideas.

SoftBank-backed Meesho adds 8 Indian languages to tap more users

Social commerce platform seeks to widen reach during festival season in the country

This Rakha Bandhan, gift your sister financial security: here are some tips

Here are some of the financial products a brother can gift to his sister on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan

Blue collar workers up demands as firms prep for festive season: Report

In 2022 an all-time high number of temporary jobs ranging from 5,00,000-5,50,000 is expected to be created during the festive season

Double the pain for Surat diamond industry as demand falls, costs rise

Western markets fear recession and domestic business is uncertain ahead of festival season later this year

Eid al-adha: Lucknow celebrates with message of love, prayer for rains

Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated here on Sunday with traditional fervour and gaiety with people offering namaz in large numbers and greeting one other with message of peace and love. At Aishbagh Eidgah, people speaking during khutbe' -- a speech before namaz -- raised concerns about the global warming, and later offered a special prayer for rains. Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, the Head of Islamic Centre of India and Shahar Qazi, told PTI that people prayed for peace and harmony in the country across several mosques of the Aishbagh Idgah. Maulana Rashid said that Prophet Mohammad had called planting of saplings a noble work, and in line with his message people were asked to plant saplings around mosques and other places to reduce the impact of global warming. The festival is known for its custom of sacrificing an animal to the Allah. Maulana Rashid said the Centre had in advance issued an advisory asking people to not share any pictures or videos of the sacrifice on social media,

NCRTC shifting barricades on Delhi-Meerut Road to facilitate 'Kanwar Yatra'

NRCTC has started shifting its barricades on the Delhi-Meerut Road to facilitate the movement of devotees during the 'Kanwar Yatra' who take this route to Haridwar, officials said Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, which is observed with particular reverence by followers of Lord Vitthal in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde performs 'maha pooja' at Lord Vitthal temple

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde along with his wife performed a 'maha pooja' of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini at a famous temple in Pandharpur on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'

CM Adityanath holds meeting on law and order ahead of Kanwar Yatra, Bakrid

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a meeting with officials regarding the law and order situation ahead of Kanwar Yatra, Bakrid and other upcoming festivals

2x rise in people opting for personal loans to celebrate festivals: Report

Personal loan origination in value terms doubled to over Rs 1.47 lakh crore in December 2021 quarter as compared to Rs 75,000 crore in 2018, the report by Crif High Mark, a credit bureau, said

PM Modi extends wishes on Mahavir Jayanti, Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu

In a tweet, the PM asked to recall the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir and emphasis on peace, compassion, and brotherhood.

Akhilesh Yadav's Holi to be on a grand scale in native villlage Sefai

The Yadav clan is celebrating Holi in a big way at a special pandal erected in their native village of Sefai.

Mahashivratri: Over 180,000 people take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj

The administration has arranged six ghats for the bathers on Mahashivratri, the last bathing festival of Magh Mela

Devotees across India celebrate Maha Shivaratri with great fervour and zeal

Devotees across India thronged temples of Lord Shiva on Tuesday to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Kerala Literature Festival postponed to March 17 amid rising Covid cases

The four-day literary extravaganza, touted as the "second largest festival" of its kind in Asia, aims to map literature through discussions on several aspects shaping human consciousness

Italy tightens anti-virus rules for holiday season as Omicron cases mount

Italy on Thursday tightened anti-pandemic rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays amid concerns over rising Omicron cases across the country.The cabinet unanimously approved a decree to introduce new restrictions which will enter into force in the next few days, including prohibiting public gatherings for Christmas and the New Year's Eve.The step came after several mayors and regional authorities had cancelled all public events in the festivities.According to the new rule, discos and nightclubs have to stay closed until Jan. 31, 2022. The validity of the health green pass certificate is reduced from nine months to six months in order to stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, Health Minister Roberto Speranza told a press conference.The decree also cuts from five months to four months the required time between the completion of full vaccination (two doses) and the administration of a booster dose."This is a difficult phase... and we are implementing measures ...

1.75 million received Rs 76,012 crore loans during festival period

Banks say efforts now to expand credit to ensure economic revival is durable

Cal HC allows PIL for curbs on gathering of people during coming festivals

The Calcutta High Court allowed filing of a PIL seeking restrictions on gathering of people during the upcoming festivals including Kali puja, Chhat puja, Jagadhatri puja and Christmas in West Bengal.

Ask people to follow Covid norms during festivities: I&B to pvt channels

The ministry noted that media has been at the forefront of informing people about the need to adhere to COVID-19 norms.