Rakhi trade: Viksit Bharat, Nari Vandan, BrahMos new themes this year; total business could cross Rs 30,000 crore, says CAITThis year, rakhi sales are projected to approach ₹25,000 crore, with the overall festive trade, including gifts and apparel, likely surpass...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: 100+ Wishes, Quotes, Messages, WhatsApp Status & Instagram CaptionsRaksha Bandhan 2026 celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. Find the best heartfelt wishes, emotional messages, funny quo...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Silver, Swarovski and ₹999 Rakhis: Indians are giving the humble festival thread a luxe upgradeInstamart reports a twenty-fold increase in premium rakhi demand this year. Searches for jewelry brands like Kalyan Jewellers and Palmonas ...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Chandra Grahan 2026 in India date and time: Check August 28 Sutak time, where it will be visivle on Raksha Bandhan and do’s and don’tsChandra Grahan 2026 Date: The last lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 28 as a deep partial Chandra Grahan. The eclipse will not be ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Kriti Sanon hits back at Kangana Ranaut over Raksha Bandhan Ad controversy, says ‘when will we stop telling women what to wear?’Kriti Sanon's latest jewellery advertisement has sparked a heated debate online regarding the outfit she wore. Kangana Ranaut shared her th...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Chandra Grahan 2026: Date, Time, Sutak, Visibility & SignificanceChandra Grahan 2026 will occur on August 28 as a partial lunar eclipse. Know the exact Chandra Grahan timings, Sutak Kaal rules, visibility...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan Ad controversy: Kangana Ranaut questions Kriti Sanon’s outfit, says, ‘why would you tie your brother Rakhi in your undergarments?’Kriti Sanon's latest jewellery campaign for Raksha Bandhan has sparked a wave of debate online. Many critics took issue with her Indo-Weste...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Blinkit to freeze new product launches amid festive rushBlinkit’s decision to pause new products launched on its platform comes as quick commerce and ecommerce platforms prepare for the festive s...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
508 kg paneer destroyed in Delhi ahead of festive seasonDelhi’s Food Safety Department has destroyed around 508 kg of suspected spurious paneer at Okhla Sabzi Mandi and collected 22 food samples ...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Muhurat, Gifts & HolidayRaksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on August 28, marking the special bond between brothers and sisters. Know the exact Rakhi date, shub...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Time: Is Rakhi on August 27 or 28? Check tying shubh muhurat and bhadra timingsRaksha Bandhan 2026 Date in India: Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, despite the Purnima tithi beginning on Augu...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Chandra Grahan to coincide with Raksha Bandhan this year: Check date, time, India visibility and all you need to knowLunar eclipses 2026: A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026. This celestial event will be visible across North and Sout...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: UP announces free bus travel for women and one companion from August 27 night to August 28In a significant initiative for Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that women will enjoy free bus trave...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2026: What Gift Should You Give Your Sibling According to Their Zodiac Sign?Looking for the perfect Raksha Bandhan 2026 gift? Astrology can help you choose a thoughtful present based on your sibling’s zodiac sign. F...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Mid-year ecommerce sales set to cool as costs heat upOnline sales volumes are expected to grow about 10-15%, compared with 20% last year when Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan coincided, boo...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST