Bollywood’s tryst with Rakhi; Aamir promotes gender-equality, sisters wish bros!

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 17:18

Even though Bollywood is infamous for scandals and controversies, come festivals, the whole B-town celebrates the occasion with full gusto. So today, on Raksha Bandhan, what are your favorite celebs up to? Let’s take a look:

Nitish Kumar greets people on Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 16:22

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday greeted the people on Raksha Bandhan and wished all a happy and prosperous life.

Delhi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with fervour

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 13:10

Raksha Bandhan symobolises trust between sisters and brothers, with a sister praying for the lifelong well-being of her brother.

Delhi Metro to run extra trips on Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 09:42

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will run over 160 extra trips on Raksha Bandhan Day.

Arunachal CM, Guv greet people on Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 23:14

Arunachal Pradesh Governor J J Singh and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Raksha bandhan.

Mamata wishes people on Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 17:11

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday greeted people on the eve of "Raksha Bandhan", describing the occasion as a symbol of unity and harmony among all members of society.

DMRC to run over 160 extra trips for Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 17:01

Anticipating huge rush on the ocassion of `Raksha Bandhan`, Delhi Metro will run over 160 extra train trips and deploy additional personnel to cater to the passenger traffic.

President greets nation on Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 14:27

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, which will be celebrated across North India on Thursday.

Rakhi:Free bus service for women and children

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 15:14

Women along with their children up to the age of 15 years will be entitled to free travel in state-run buses on `Raksha Bandhan`.

Rakhi special train for Lucknow

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 18:19

To clear extra rush of passengers during ‘Raksha Bandhan’, Northern Railway has decided to run a special train from Lucknow to Delhi.

Threads of Love: Nation celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 20:34

Reaffirming the treasured bond of love and care between brothers and sisters, Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across the nation on Saturday with traditional fervour and gaiety.

Bollywood brigade wishes ‘Happy Raksha Bandhan’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 17:37

As the nation celebrated Raksha Bandhan Saturday, Bollywood celebrities like Preity Zinta, Sonam Kapoor, Dev Anand and Neil Nitin Mukesh took to Twitter to wish everyone and thanked their siblings for being with them forever.