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  Silk threads bind siblings as nation celebrates Raksha Bandhan

  India | August 02, 2012 20:50 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 2: Raksha Bandhan, the festival that reaffirms the treasured bond of love and care between brothers and sisters, was celebrated today across the country with traditional fervour and gaiety.Feasting, merry-making and exchange

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  Amarnath Yatra crosses two lakh pilgrim mark

  India | July 05, 2012 17:56 IST

  Jammu, Jul 5:  The number of pilgrims who have paid obeisance at the Amarnath shrine this year has crossed the two lakh mark.“As many as 2,10,524 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Ice Lingam of

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  On Raksha Bandhan Day, Delhi Metro Ridership Crossed 20 Lakh

  India | August 13, 2011 22:01 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 13: Lakhs of commuters turned out today on Raksha Bandhan to help Delhi Metro register its highest ridership of 20.66 lakh people on a single day. Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan had

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  Sister Ties Rakhi On Funeral Pyre Of Army Lieutenant In Udaipur

  India | July 28, 2011 13:51 IST

  Udaipur, July 28 : Devyani had plans to tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist this year on Raksha Bandhan Day, but that was not to be.   Instead, her brother Lieutenant Archit Vardiya's body came