Raksha Bandhan with Modi: Threads of Love, Legacy and Leadership

August 8, 2025 6:58 PM

Raksha Bandhan with Modi: Threads of Love, Legacy and Leadership

In India, few festivals evoke the sense of emotional bonding and sacredness like Raksha Bandhan. Traditionally celebrated between brothers and sisters, it is a day when a sister ties a rakhi—a sacred thread—on her brother’s wrist, praying for his well-being, while the brother vows to protect her. But in today’s ever-evolving socio-political and cultural landscape, the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan has grown deeper and broader. It is not merely about blood relations anymore—it is about tr...

Northern India Celebrates Lohri honoring tradition and community spirit

January 13, 2025 12:02 PM

Northern India Celebrates Lohri honoring tradition and community spirit

As Northern India, particularly the states of Haryana and Punjab, experiences a cold wave, the region is celebrating the harvest festival of Lohri on Monday. Lohri, a festival of gratitude, is observed to honoUr Lord Surya, the Sun God, for providing light and warmth to help crops grow. The President of India extended her warm wishes on this auspicious occasion. In a message shared on her X account, she said: On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, I extend ...