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| Raksha Bandhan -The Festival of Love & Bonding | | | | Omkar Dattatray
Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia. It is also celebrated in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture. It is one of the important festival of Hindus and in Santan Dharma its significance cannot be exaggerated. On this day, sisters of all ages tie a talisman or amulet called Rakhi around the wrists of their brothers. They symbolically protect them, receive a gift in return and traditionally invest the brothers with a share of the responsibility of their potential care. Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calend | |
| | | | Doval’s Diplomacy and a New Turn in India–China Relations | | | | Lalit Gargg
After several years of strained relations, India and China now appear to be entering a new phase marked by dialogue, restraint and pragmatic cooperation. This should not be viewed as a sudden transformation, but rather as part of a long-term process that seeks to balance security, diplomacy and national interests. In this evolving scenario, the role of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has emerged as particularly significant. The 25th round of the Special Representatives’ talks, held in Beijing on August 25 with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, has provided a concrete foundation for this process. Both sides agreed to maintain peace along the border, make early and meaning | |
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