I’ve missed weddings, parties, and even vacations.
But never Rakhi.
Here’s exactly why.

Because it’s the one day my brother, Krishna, and I are in the same place, at the same time, just for each other.

We grew up in hostels, away from home.

But we promised each other that no matter how busy life got, we would meet on Rakhi.

And every year, we keep that promise.

📍 We play board games
📍 We laugh till we cry
📍 We talk about everything and nothing
📍 We listen to each other’s cribbing without judgment

Sometimes he forgets a gift entirely and hands me an envelope of money, saying, “Buy something you like.”

And very honestly, that’s more than enough.

Because Rakhi, for me, is not just about what’s tied on the wrist.


It’s about knowing there is someone who has lived your childhood, understands your fears, celebrates your wins, and will stand with you in every storm.


This year, make it less about the perfect gift and more about the promise to show up.


That’s what they will remember.

What’s one Rakhi promise you have kept?