India, Aug. 9 -- Today we celebrate Raksha Bandhan - a tender promise of love, protection, and unspoken bonds, writes Sakshi Priya

There are bonds born of blood, and then there are those born of the soul's quiet understanding - Raksha Bandhan is a gentle reminder that both are worth celebrating with equal reverence. A silken thread tied around the wrist becomes a gesture that speaks volumes - it becomes a vow whispered across years of laughter, mischief, tears, and a love too deep to articulate.

At the core of Raksha Bandhan lies the cherished bond between brothers and sisters. It is in the shared childhood memories - of stealing mangoes from the kitchen, fighting over television remotes, hiding each other's exam report cards, or shield...