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Nirbhaya-inspired fashion photoshoot sparks outrage

New Delhi/Kanpur, Aug 06 (ANI): The Nirbhaya-inspired 'fashion shoot' on Wednesday drew criticism from women activists. The National Commission of Women has called for strict action against the photoshoot depicting the December 16 gangrape incident. A week ago, fashion photographer Raj Shetye released his latest photoshoot and spread a wave of outrage. Titled 'The Wrong Turn', the photo series features a woman surrounded by lecherous men in a bus. Aug 6, 2014
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Rakhis with PM Modi_s pictures much in demand as _Raksha Bandhan_ closes near

Rajkot, Aug 6 (ANI): As _Raksha Bandhan_ draws closer, women and young girls in Gujarat are thronging the shops selling sacred threads known as _rakhis_ that are available in different colours and varieties. In Rajkot, rakhis with miniature pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are selling like hotcakes for the festival. The rakhis showing Modi waving his left hand and a small lotus in the background are gaining popularity among girls and women alike. Aug 6, 2014
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Widows make sacred threads for PM Modi ahead of 'Rakhi' festival

Varanasi, Aug 4 (ANI): Inmates of a widow home in Uttar Pradesh made sacred threads, or 'rakhis', for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of 'Raksha Bandhan' and wished for his well being. Women in widow home in Durgakund area of Varanasi said Modi is like their brother and hoped that the PM would take steps for their upliftment and rights. 'Rakhi' is a symbolic holy thread, which a sister ties on her brother's wrist as a mark of bonding between them on 'Raksha Bandhan'. Aug 5, 2014
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Nagpur students send Rakhis to soldiers ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Nagpur, Aug 02 (ANI): School children from Maharashtra made attractive designer Rakhis for soldiers deployed on the nation's borders ahead of Raksha Bandhan. A Rakhi is the symbolic holy thread which a sister ties ceremoniously on the wrist of her brother as a mark of the revered bondage between them. To express the same, the students of Prahar Military School in Nagpur sent packages of handmade Rakhis to the various soldiers guarding the border. The Chief Guest at the event was Deputy Commandant Army Postal Services Kamptee, Lt. Col. SB Singh. Students tied Rakhis on Singh’s hand to show their respect and gratitude towards the Army. Singh expressed his joy and gratitude at this gesture. The Rakhis were handmade by the students of the school. The Prahar Institution and Prahar Military school have sent around 20,000 Rakhis to the Army this year. Aug 2, 2014
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Quilled Rakhi

Handmade Rakhi is one of the best gifts that you can give your brother. He will treasure it forever! Check out this video to know how to make a quilled rakhi. Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ArtAllTheWay Twitter : https://twitter.com/TheVentunoArt Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVentunoart A Ventuno Production : www.ventunotech.com Jul 28, 2014
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Rakhi Sawant Playing Football In The Rains

Rakhi Sawant has managed to stir up some controversy every time. She was here spotted playing football in the rains with some underprivileged kids. She was joined here by singer Carlyta Mouhini. Jul 11, 2014
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Rakhi Sawant joins RPI, says will work for poor and downtrodden

Mumbai, June 28 (ANI): Rakhi Sawant on Saturday joined Republican Party of India (RPI) in the presence of party Chief Ramdas Athavale. Sawant said that her only focus will be working for poor and downtrodden and that joining the party is a matter of pride for her. Sawant further requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work for her people and pay attention towards them too. Jun 28, 2014
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Rakhi Sawant lashes out at Uma Bhartis remark, says she stained saffron clothes

Jhansi/ Mumbai, April 30 (ANI): After BJP leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday compared Actor turned Politician Rakhi Sawant with Priyanka Gandhi and said that she keeps saying things which is not worth commenting upon, Sawant lashed back at the BJP leader. She said that Uma Bharti and Ramdev are staining ‘saffron clothes’. Sawant said that Bharti is like an insect that goes into hibernation during rainy season, but she will continue to speak in all 12 months against injustice. Sawant further dared the BJP leader and said that Bharti should avoid speaking about her for if she comes in the forefront, it won’t be good for Bharti. Apr 30, 2014