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Raksha Bandhan 2024: Know how Rakhi is celebrated across different states

Although Raksha Bandhan is typically celebrated by sisters of all ages tying a rakhi around their brother's wrist, the occasion is observed differently in different parts of India

Raksha Bandhan: NCPCR asks to not punish students for rakhi, tilak, mehendi

Child rights body NCPCR has asked schools to not punish students if they wear rakhi, tilak, or mehendi in schools during Raksha Bandhan. In a letter issued to Principal Secretaries of School Education Department of all states and UTs, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights said that over the years, it has been observed by the Commission through various news reports that children are subject to harassment and discrimination by the school teachers and other staff on account of celebration of festivals. "It has been noticed that schools do not allow children to wear rakhi or tilak or mehandi in schools during the festival of Raksha Bandhan and subject them to harassment, both physical and mental. It may be noted that corporal punishment is prohibited in schools under Section 17 of the RTE Act, 2009," the NCPCR said. Therefore, it is requested to issue necessary directions to the concerned authorities and ensure that schools do not observe any such practice that may expo

PM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school children at his Delhi residence

As the girls tied rakhis, PM Modi greeted them with an affectionate smile, interacting with them and asking their names

Delhi Metro to make 106 extra trips on Wednesday in view of Rakshabandhan

Delhi Metro will be running around 106 extra train trips on its corridors on Wednesday to facilitate passengers on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, officials said. Additional Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) personnel will also be deployed at stations to cater to the extra rush of commuters by operating additional ticket counters, they said on Tuesday. If required, additional standby trains will also be kept for induction into services to clear the rush, officials said. Passengers are requested to use DMRC Travel Mobile App to buy QR code-based tickets to avoid rush at ticket counters, they said. Guards and customer facilitation agents will be deployed at major metro stations to help and guide commuters, the DMRC said.

Women from various communities tie rakhi to PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan falls on August 31. It is a festival that honours the bond between a brother and a sister

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Shubh Muhurat, Time, How and Why to Celebrate

Due to confusion regarding the date of Raksha Bandhan, people are unsure of the appropriate time to tie a Rakhi. Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, falls on August 30 and 31 this year

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Top beautiful Mehandi designs to celebrate Rakhi

Rakhi, a sacred thread of love and compassion. It also symbolizes sibling bonds beyond comparison. On this auspicious day, applying henna on hands and feet is considered a very blessed ritual

Raksha Bandhan 2023: Is Raksha Bandhan on August 30 or 31? Check muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is the most auspicious Hindu festival, but people are confused about whether Raksha Bandhan falls on August 30 or 31. Check what you need to do and what to avoid on this day

Raksha Bandhan 2023: History, significance, date, timing and shubh muhurat

Raksha Bandhan is to be celebrated on August 30 this year. This Hindu festival is dedicated to the bond of love between brothers and sisters. Check shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi

Cheap but claiming lives: Banned Chinese manjha keeps killing edge

Lives hang by a thread as the so-called Chinese manjha spares neither man nor animal, flying high on kite fliers' competitive spirit and traders' pursuit of profit

Raksha Bandhan 2022: 10 safety apps to suggest your siblings to download

Women's safety and security is a crucial concern everywhere in the world. This Raksha Bandhan, we bring a list of 10 safety apps that you can advise your siblings to download

Laal Singh Chaddha vs Raksha Bandhan: Bollywood bets on clash of titans

Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar to square off between Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami, exhibitors expect holidays to drive box-office collections

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

Delhi Metro services on two corridors to start early on Raksha Bandhan

The Pink Line was recently fully connected, end-to-end, after a small segment near Trilokpuri was bridged.

Lata Mangeshkar, Amritanandamayi extend Raksha Bandhan greetings to PM Modi

In a video message on the micro-blogging website, Amritanandamayi wished may god bless Prime Minister Narendra Modi and give him the strength to take the right decision

Take pledge to stand for honour, dignity of women: President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of Raksha Bandhan

Sweets industry may suffer Rs 5,000 cr loss on Raksha Bandhan: Association

A national federation of sweet makers says that sales of sweets on this Raksha Bandhan are expected to be halved due to the alleged mismanagement of the administration

PM Modi's Pakistani sister Qamar Mohsin sends him rakhi, wishes good health

This year Shaikh won't be able to tie rakhi on PM Modi's wrist therefore, she has sent the sacred thread via post

Imported Rakhi products from China to take Rs 4,000 cr hit: Traders' body

The traders' body said that an estimated Rs 6,000 crore of goods are sold each year during the of Raksha Bandhan festival in which China alone contributes about Rs 4,000 crore

PM Modi greets nation on 73rd Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan

In his sixth consecutive address to the nation, Modi is likely to focus on the theme of 'New India