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New Delhi [India], Nov. 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.

Bhai Dooj, the festival of symbol of brother-sister love is being celebrated all over the country today.

On this day, sisters pray for their brothers to have long and happy lives by performing Tika ceremony and brothers offer gifts to their sisters.

Bhaiya Dooj is also known as Bhau Beej and Bhathru Dwithiya.

This day is also observed as Yama Dwitiya. As per legends, Goddess Yamuna fed her brother Yamraj on Kartik Dwitiya at her own home. Since then this day is known as Yama Dwitiya.

In Mathura, the district administration has made elaborate arrangements in anticipation of huge crowd at Vishram Ghat along Yamuna for mass bathing today on this occasion.

London [U.K.], Nov. 1 : Several prominent liberal, progressive and nationalist intellectuals, human rights and public figures from Pakistan gathered in London for a conference on 'The Future of Pakistan' where they expressed grave concern on Islamabad's militarization of state and its inability to prioritize protection of human rights and social justice.

The event was organized under the banner of South Asians Against Terrorism and for Human Rights (SAATH), co-hosted by US-based columnist Dr Mohammad Taqi and former Pakistan ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani.

The gathering had to be arranged away from Pakistan because of the threats to the security of free thinkers in the country.

New Delhi [India], Oct.29 : John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has recently completed a trade mission to India, accompanied by his wife Bronagh Key.

The purpose of this visit was to promote bilateral trade and investment talks, strengthen political and economic relationships, and seek security and intelligence co-operation between New Zealand and India.

Also joining the Prime Minister was a high level delegation which included Members of Parliament and representatives of educational, cultural and business organisations. The three-day mission began on Tuesday 25 October in Mumbai and ended on Thursday 27 October in New Delhi.

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 29 : Queen Bey recently took to her social media handle to give a message to her fans to "go out and vote" on November 8 when the United States presidential election of 2016 takes place.

The 35-year-old songstress penned a lengthy note on Instagram alongside a video from a concert where she is seen taking a special moment to tell fans to use "our voices to do something great" for the coming generation.

"I know this year has been extremely hot for all of us," she began the video, "Sometimes, I know I felt very frustrated. There's been so much negativity, nonsense. It can be easy to feel helpless and want to just block the world out. But doing nothing right now is not an option ya'll."

Visakhapatnam [India], Oct.29 : For the first time in the history of the international cricket, the Indian team were seen wearing their mother's names on the back of their jerseys during the fifth-ODI against New Zealand here on Saturday.

As the match started, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the first one seen bearing his mother's name when he went ahead for the series-decider toss.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the 35-year-old admitted that it was indeed a very emotional moment for them to represent their mother's name on a public platform.

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], Oct.29 : McDowell's No.1, the flagship brand from the house of United Spirits, a Diageo Group Company, has launched a limited edition glow-in-the-dark festive pack to light up the season.

The festive edition pack will be available for McDowell's No.1 Original and Luxury Whisky and can be purchased across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, Orissa, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Festive lights bring brightness, joy and hope that everyone always looks forward to each year. It brings people together and gives you a reason to celebrate with your friends who are like your family and are always by your side in this journey we call life.