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Upbeat mood at Red Fort as PM delivers I-Day address

New Delhi (India), Aug 15 (ANI): The nation celebrated the 73rd Independence Day today, and marking the occasion Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi and addressed the nation.

2019-08-15T04:29:01.442359+00:00 IST

Markets flooded with doraemon, spider-man Rakhis on Raksha Bandhan

Hyderabad/Guwahati (Telangana/Assam) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): While Raksha Bandhan lasts for only a day, people leave no stone unturned in living the day to its fullest. Be it sweets or Rakhis, markets are flooded with both. This time its different varieties of Rakhis ranging from Doraemon, Spider-Man, to Bheem-styled taking over the markets!

2019-08-14T18:39:51.911331+00:00 IST

Thousands throng Sri Athi Varadaraja Swamy temple for a glimpse of Rajnikanth

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Thousands of devotees thronged the streets of Kanchipuram early morning when South Indian megastar Rajinikanth along with his wife Latha Rajinikanth was here to offer prayer at Sri Athi Varadaraja Swamy temple in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram city.

2019-08-14T10:48:53.441137+00:00 IST

Raksha Bandhan 2019: See your sibling love grow with plantable rakhis

New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Brothers and sisters eagerly await the festival of Raksha Bandhan, a day which celebrates the beauty of their bond. After the festivities, most brothers make efforts to preserve the sacred thread but end up disposing it off with a heavy heart.

2019-08-14T08:49:53.557120+00:00 IST

MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal inaugurates film festival in Ladakh

Ladakh (India), Aug 14 (ANI): Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has inaugurated a week-long film festival titled 'Little Tibet Films Festival' here to nurture the talent of several filmmakers.

2019-08-14T04:44:10.266329+00:00 IST

Here's what those without siblings have to say about Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi (India), Aug 9 (ANI): A day of pride and of the recognition that you are constant in someone's life is what Raksha Bandhan means to Saumya Mishra!

2019-08-13T12:03:56.980016+00:00 IST

Raksha Bandhan: Stuck on what to gift your sister? Take cue from these brothers!

New Delhi (India), Aug 13 (ANI): From all the childhood bickering to crazy mischief, and of course the never-ending love, it's time to celebrate the brother-sister bond this Raksha Bandhan. Though siblings can be at loggerheads on any other day, this occasion is a day when they pamper each other to the fullest.

2019-08-13T11:37:10.722154+00:00 IST

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Upset with your sibling? Here's how you can resolve feud!

New Delhi (India), Aug 12 (ANI): It was a brunch party at Darshini Lamba's father's place when she decided to never speak with her elder sister, Rathri Ahuja, again. The reason was the snide comments that Rathri used to pass at her.

2019-08-12T11:13:03.391882+00:00 IST

Here's how Eid al-Adha is being celebrated in India!

New Delhi [India], Aug 12 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid. Thousands of Muslims from all across the country gathered at their neighbourhood mosques to offer morning prayers on the occasion.

2019-08-12T04:20:30.998077+00:00 IST

Eid al-Adha 2019: Faithful all set for holy celebration

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 12, (ANI): Preparations are in full swing for Eid al-Adha also known as Bakri Eid across the country and with a relaxation of curfew in several places in Jammu and Kashmir, people in the region were seen thronging the markets with great enthusiasm to do necessary shopping for the auspicious day.

2019-08-11T19:16:14.721810+00:00 IST

Imphal lad Lukanand Kshetrimayum bags Mister India International title

Guwahati (Assam) [India] August 9 (ANI): Imphal boy Lukanand Kshetrimayum won laurels to the state by winning the titles of 'Mister India International' and the 'Garnier Men Mega Mister North East 2019' at a function held at the ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa in Guwahati on Thursday.

2019-08-09T18:15:46.830790+00:00 IST

Friendship Day: Sweet heartwarming stories of middle aged friends reuniting after decades!

New Delhi [India] Aug 4 (ANI): On Friendship Day the story of two schoolmates who lost touch with each other in their teens were reunited after 26 years is sure to warm hearts.

2019-08-04T10:25:54.623722+00:00 IST

World Friendship Day: A day in almanac or a true celebration?

New Delhi (India), Aug 3 (ANI): While people say that friendship is a ship that never sinks maybe because it is a feeling, a mutual bond, but then have you ever thought why is there a day dedicated to celebrating friendship with your buddies?

2019-08-03T17:55:31.946894+00:00 IST

Friendship Day: Express your bond with these 5 best gift ideas

New Delhi (India), Aug 3 (ANI): Friendship day is just knocking on your doors and it's the best time of the year when you can show your bond and love towards that special friend with some amazing eye-catchy gifts and goodies which can be cherished for a lifetime. With several unique gifting ideas taking over the market, one can choose from countless options.

2019-08-03T15:21:59.852738+00:00 IST

Friendship Day: Is friendship being defined through materialism?

New Delhi [India], Aug 3 (ANI): What comes to your mind when you think of celebrating Friendship Day? If we were in the 90s, we would probably picture writing a letter, making cards or maybe preparing some mouth-watering dishes for the bosom buddy.

2019-08-03T14:54:26.486715+00:00 IST

Here's what friendship means to youth!

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Friendship is one of the most precious gifts of our life, as it is a beautiful and indefinite bond between people having similar or different passions, emotions and sentiments.

2019-08-03T11:33:24.340267+00:00 IST

Hapur: Ladies celebrate Hariyali Teej with great pomp and show

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): Hariyali Teej, an age-old Hindu festival, which falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha to mark the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was celebrated with great razzmatazz on Saturday.

2019-08-03T06:47:48.270659+00:00 IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Mohit Chauhan, others pay tributes to brave hearts

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Singer Mohit Chauhan, Feel Crew dance group, Shillong Chamber Choir including Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and the Indian Navy Band were among the ones who performed and paid homage to the martyrs of Kargil War here on Saturday.

2019-07-27T17:48:35.293862+00:00 IST

3000 years of Indian poetry translated into Italian

Rome [Italy], July 27 (ANI): The Italian edition of '100 Great Indian Poems', edited by India's Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros Abhay Kumar, was published by Edizioni Efesto here.

2019-07-27T03:12:09.416736+00:00 IST

Indian celebs steal the show at Qatar Cultural and Literature Festival

Qatar, Doha 13th July (ANI): Author Chetan Bhagat, singer Mika Singh, actor-poet Piyush Mishra were among those from India who participated in the two-day long Qatar Cultural and Literature Festival that concluded here on Friday.

2019-07-13T12:14:23.711979+00:00 IST