When asked about whether he would himself have a word with his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray, the Bihar chief minister said, 'It is not a political matter. The issue at hand is a legal obligation of the Bihar police. We will make all possible efforts to fulfil the same.'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said the festival reaffirms the strong ties of love and affection that bind brothers and sisters together.

When Manav Sharma, 28, was travelling on the Paschim Vihar flyover, a Chinese manjha from a kite got entangled around Sharma's neck, and slit his throat badly. The cut was so deep that his windpipe was slashed and he fell before he could halt the scooter.

In an age where people stuck in their ways and traditions are holding the world back by refusing to acknowledge changing climate and social norms, this was a refreshing instance of using an age-old tradition to move the world forward.

Television actors talk about their plans to celebrate the festival of sibling love

The golden rakhis have been priced between Rs. 50, 000 and Rs. 70, 000.

Rustle up these innovative dishes for your brother this Raksha Bandhan.