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About International youth day :

The General Assembly of United Nations for the Year 2000 and beyond Adopted to celebrate 12th Of August every year as the “International Youth Day” to mark the contribution of youth in society.

It was long felt that that there are three basic elements of sustainability in the society: Enviornment, economy and Society. They not only interact but also overlap in their functioning.A global sense of Social Responsibility is a must to a developed society. In the development of a society as a whole the role and responsibility of Youth is inseparable. This day is an opportunity for governments and other organizations to attract youth .It is indeed an awareness day initiated by United nations.
   
 
Youth- According to UN

As described by the United nations , youth is a generation that refers to the age-group of 11 to 25 years. The people under this age are very important contributors to the growth of society.

History/Background:

A recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) was backed by the General assembly of United Nations to celebrate 12th of August every year as the International Youth Day. The Assembly then recommended that this day should include various public meetings, gatherings, and activities to spread more awareness among youth towards their roles, responsibilities and energy they possess to sustain growth in the society.

The first International Youth Day was celebrated in the year 2000, and the following celebrations and their highlighted focus are :

In 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day. The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by the General Assembly in 1995 (resolution 50/81).

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August. The Programme on Youth selects a theme for the day in consultation with youth organizations, the Department of Public Information and other UN system offices and agencies. It also organizes a commemoration of the Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Programme encourages youth around the world to organize activities to raise awareness about the situation of youth in their country. Youth are encouraged to send in a description of their planned activities to . The most creative activities are featured on the Programme’s website to provide a sense of how International Youth Day is being commemorated around the world and to encourage other youth to take action.

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Rakhi Festival Date : 2th August, 2012 

About  Raksha Bandhan :

Sravani is an ancient Vedic festival traditionally associated with the Brahmins on which day they change their sacred thread. Both Raksha Bandhan and Sravani are celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August).

Rakshabandhan or Rakhi which is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Sravan (August) is a day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their bonds of affection. It is usually a festival of the Hindus though today people from different religions participate as well.

Sisters tie colourful threads or rakhis on their brother's wrists. The brothers in turn promise to protect their sisters and give them gifts. Around mid-August, on Shravan Purnima, Hindus all over celebrate Raksha Bandhan. "Raksha" means protection, "bandhan" means bound or binding. The festival is also known as Balev.Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in different forms in different areas and it is also known by the names like rakhi, rakhri and saluno.

Sisters tie a special band on their brothers' wrist on the day of Rakhi as a mark of affection. This thread, which pulsates with sisterly love and sublime sentiments, is rightly called the 'Rakhi'.  It is a way of telling your brother that you will never forget how he teased you about everything, yet fought with those who spoke a single word against you and how you bid him farewell with a smile, and only he saw those tear drops in your eyes.

As per the traditions, the sister on this day prepares the pooja thali with diya, roli, chawal and rakhis. She worships the deities, ties Rakhi to the brother(s) and wishes for their well-being. The brother in turn acknowledges the love with a promise to be by the sisters' side through thick and thin and gives her a token gift. Raksha Bandhan tightens the bond of love between the sister and brother.

The practice of tying thread was prevalent among the Rajputs and our history is full of instances related to the significance of this tradition. At the time of war when the brave Rajput soldiers prepared to go to the battlefield, the women folk followed the ritual of tying a thread around their wrist after applying a dash of vermilion powder on their forehead. This was considered a sign of good omen and the ladies believed that it would protect their men from the enemy's blow and bring them victory. Today children and women all around the country filling the soldiers with the zest to protect them against the dangers of the enemy tie Rakhi on the wrists of soldiers.

Rakshabandhan if taken in true sense has a much broader perspective; the festival encompasses true sense of peace and brotherhood. The values propagated by the occasion if inculcated by all human beings can bring the much-needed relief from the ongoing violence and mistrust.

The rich Indian mythology provides a religious reason to celebrate the day in a specific way. Many epics are related to the day and the origin of Raksha Bandhan. The festival finds a mention in most of the epics and its origin can be traced back to the mythological Pouranik times.

History of Rakhi festival :

Hindu scriptures and mythology is the source of all the Hindu rituals and festivals. In fact, one can find explanations for all the Hindu traditions and customs in the religious epics. Even the origin of Rakhi celebrations is rooted in the Hindu mythology. There is no confirmed date and time available about the history of Rakhi festival, but the stories are many. Started as the 'different tradition' of tying the thread to the husband, it has evolved to having the sisters tying the thread to their brother. The different stories related to this festival, which explain the history behind it, go as follows...

In the Vedic period, on a 'Shravan Poornima' day (Full Moon Day of the Hindu month of Shravan), the deities and demons were fighting a battle against each other. Unfortunately the demons were in a stronger position, as compared to the deities. The king of the deities, Lord Indra, was very much worried about the result of the battle. His wife Indrani (also known as Shashikala) could not see him worried and prayed to the almighty to help her husband. Indrani was a religious lady, so she prepared a talisman with her religious power and tied it around Indra's right wrist.

Indrani believed that her talisman will safeguard Indra from the attack of demons. Eventually, she proved right, as that day, the deities won the battle and Lord Indra escaped unhurt. As the talisman had the power of protecting the person who wore it, it came to be known as 'Raksha Sutra' and the ceremony of tying it was called 'Raksha Bandhan'. Since this particular act of tying the talisman took place on 'Shravan Poornima' day, it has become a tradition to celebrate 'Raksha Bandhan' on the 'Shravan Poornima' day every year. With time, the festival came to comprise of brother-sister duo, rather than husband-wife.

It is said that when Alexander invaded India in 326 B.C., his wife tied a Rakhi to the king Porus and in return, Porus promised to protect her and her husband. We also have various such examples of tying knots or threads, especially in the history of Rajputana. The most famous of them is the story of the Queen Karnavati of Chittor, who sent a Rakhi to the Mughal emperor Humayun, to save her kingdom from the invasion of Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. That particular day of Purnima was celebrated as Raksha Bandhan first in Marwar and then, all over Rajasthan. Finally, it came to celebrated all over India.

Legend's of Rakhi :

The traditional Hindu festival 'Raksha Bandhan' was came into origin at the time of  Aryans . The traditional method to Rakhi festival celebration differs from place to place across India. In the historuy and puranas there are so many stories of sister brother relations and importance of Rakhi. Some of them are the relations of Vritra-Indra,Krishna and Draupadi,King Bali and Goddess Laxmi,Yama and the Yamuna,Alexander the great-Puru.There are also myths that describe the ritual as observed by Indrani and Yamuna for their respective brothers Indra and Yama. During the battle between  Indra and demons Guru Brihaspati advised Indra to tie a sacred thread on the day of Shravan Purnima . On that day, Indra's wife and Brihaspati tied a sacred thread on the wrist of Indra, who then attacked the demons and defeated them. Thus the Raksha Bhandhan symbolizes of  protection evil forces.

Another story tells that lord Vishnu leaved the vaikunth and started living in his great devotee king Bali’s kingdom. Goddess Laxmi came to bali to take back her husband to Vaikunth.During the Shravan Purnima celebrations, Laxmiji tied the sacred thread to the King. Upon being asked she revealed who she was and why she was there. The king was touched by her goodwill for his family and her purpose and requested the Lord to accompany her.

Raksha Bandhan SMS :

I wish u "HAPPY RAKHI" and

I pray to God for ur prosperous life.

May you find all the delights of life,

may ur all dreams come true.

My best wishes will always be with you

and I wish that u'll always shower your blessings on me.

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Sisters is probably the most competitive

relationship within the family,

but once sisters are grown,

it becomes the strongest relationship

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if u Hate me

i dont beliv

u're scrollin

I Hate u 2

Hate u

hate u

STILL

SCROLLING?

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But after

our fights

I LOVE U

HAPPY

RAKSHA

BANDHAN

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Rakhi is just an excuse

for me to express myself:

You mean the world to me.

Happy Raksha Bandhan to

my sweet sister.

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"Those are the same stars,

and that is the same moon,

that look down upon your brothers and sisters,

and which they see as they look up to them,

 though they are ever so far away from us, and each other."

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"Sisters share the scent and smells...

the feel of a common childhood."

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Sister is someone who is caring and sharing.

 Sister can understand things you never said.

 She can understand pain which is not visible to anyone.

 I love my sister.

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“Brothers are like streetlights along the road,

 they don't make distance any shorter but they

 light up the path and make the walk worthwhile.”

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“We were always close, looking out for each

 other even when life led us along different paths...

 Like an invisible thread, our love binds us together,

making sure we'll remember where we came from

and what we mean to each other. Wishing you a

 joyous Raksha Bandhan, Dear Brother.”

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About  Quit India Day :

A series of movements were held before India got Independence on 14th August 1947 and among all these Quit India movement was the crucial one. Quit India day is observed every year on August 9 to mark the anniversary of Quit India movement.

Quit India Movement was truly a turning point in India’s struggle for freedom. Father of the nation, Gandhiji gave a call to the masses and urged them to raise their voice against British and asked them to “Quit India”.

Function is held in schools where skits, speeches are staged. The significance of the day is highlighted. The entire nation fills with a sense of patriotism and pay tributes to martyrs of the freedom struggle and the political leaders lay wreaths on the memorial.

Factors Contributing to the Launch of Quit India Movement

In 1939, with the outbreak of war between Germany and Britain, India was announced to be a party to the war for being a constituent component of the British Empire. Following this declaration, the Congress Working Committee at its meeting on 10th October, 1939, passed a resolution condemning the aggressive activities of the Germans. At the same time the resolution also stated that India could not associate herself with war as it was against Fascism. There was hardly any difference between British colonialism and Nazi totalitarianism. Responding to this declaration, the Viceroy issued a statement on October 17th wherein he claimed that Britain is waging a war driven by the motif to strengthen peace in the world. He also stated that after the war, the government would initiate modifications in the Act of 1935, in accordance to the desires of the Indians.

Gandhi's reaction to this statement was; "the old policy of divide and rule is to continue. The Congress has asked for bread and it has got stone." According to the instructions issued by High Command, the Congress ministers were directed to resign immediately. Congress ministers from eight provinces resigned following the instructions. The resignation of the ministers was an occasion of great joy and rejoicing for leader of the Muslim League, Mohammad Ali Jinnah. He called the day of 22nd December, 1939 'The Day of Deliverance'. Gandhi urged Jinnah against the celebration of this day, however, it was futile. At the Muslim League Lahore Session held in March 1940, Jinnah declared in his presidential address that the Muslims of the country wanted a separate homeland, Pakistan.

In the meanwhile, crucial political events took place in England. Chamberlain was succeeded by Churchill as the Prime Minister and the Conservatives, who assumed power in England, did not have a sympathetic stance towards the claims made by the Indians. In order to pacify the Indians in the circumstance of worsening war situation, the Conservatives were forced to concede some of the demands made by the Indians. On August 8th, the Viceroy issued a statement that has come to be referred as the "August Offer". However, the Congress rejected the offer followed by the Muslim League.

In the context of widespread dissatisfaction that prevailed over the rejection of the demands made by the Congress, Gandhi at the meeting of the Congress Working Committee in Wardha revealed his plan to launch Individual Civil Disobedience. Once again, the weapon of satyagraha found popular acceptance as the best means to wage a crusade against the British. It was widely used as a mark of protest against the unwavering stance assumed by the British. Vinoba Bhave, a follower of Gandhi, was selected by him to initiate the movement. Anti war speeches ricocheted in all corners of the country, with the satyagrahis earnestly appealing to the people of the nation not to support the Government in its war endeavors. The consequence of this satyagrahi campaign was the arrest of almost fourteen thousand satyagrahis. On 3rd December, 1941, the Viceroy ordered the acquittal of all the satyagrahis. In Europe the war situation became more critical with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the Congress realized the necessity for appraising their program. Subsequently, the movement was withdrawn.

The Cripps' Mission and its failure also played an important role in Gandhi's call for The Quit India Movement. In order to end the deadlock, the British government on 22nd March, 1942, sent Sir Stafford Cripps to talk terms with the Indian political parties and secure their support in Britain's war efforts. A Draft Declaration of the British Government was presented, which included terms like establishment of Dominion, establishment of a Constituent Assembly and right of the Provinces to make separate constitutions. These would be, however, granted after the cessation of the Second World War. According to the Congress this Declaration only offered India a promise that was to be fulfilled in the future. Commenting on this Gandhi said; "It is a post dated cheque on a crashing bank." Other factors that contributed were the threat of Japanese invasion of India, rule of terror in East Bengal and realization of the national leaders of the incapacity of the British to defend their India.




Gandhi's Call for Quit India

Sir Stafford Cripps left the country amidst unprecedented excitement. Immediately after the return of Sir Stafford Cripps, Gandhi announced 'Quit India' as the war cry for the Indians. To quote Gandhi, "The presence of the British in India is an invitation to Japan to invade India. Their withdrawal removes that bait............". Gandhi realized that the time was ripe to take some strong and quick actions. He wrote a series of articles in Harijan where he urged the people to rise in action. He was in favor of resorting to direct action. In order to give effect to the Mahatma's views, The Congress Working Committee adopted the well known 'Quit India' Resolution, on July 14th 1942 at Wardha. The All India Congress Committee accepted this resolution with some modifications, on 8th August, 1942 in Bombay.

The very next day, on 9th August, eminent Congress leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Vallabhbhai Patel, Jaeaharlal Nehru and Abul Kalam Azad were arrested. The masses were left without any guidance. Gandhi's 'do or die' call for the people created an upheaval in the country. But at the same time, Gandhi mentioned specifically that mass movement should be conducted following non violent means. The Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, adopted a policy of harsh repression all over the country and gory instances of British atrocities abounded all over. This ruined the atmosphere of non violence in the country. Unlike the other two movements, the Non-Co-Operation and the Civil Disobedience Movement that unleashed under the aegis of Mahatma Gandhi, the Quit India Movement captures the quintessence of a 'spontaneous' rising by the people.

The Quit India Movement, inaugurated at the call of the Mahatma, unfolded in four phases. In the first phase there were strikes, processions, demonstrations and processions. This phase lasted for a period of three to four days and commenced from the day of Gandhi's arrest on August 9th , 1942. The factory and mill workers rose to the cause and displayed maximum vigor and enthusiasm. The government took recourse to repressive measures to subdue the movement. In an incident of open fire in Bombay, the casualties included large number of women and children.

Raids of municipal and government buildings characterized the second phase of the movement. Police stations, post offices and railway stations were attacked and set ablaze. Attempts were made by the agitated mobs to capture court buildings. Troops fired to control mob fury. September 1942, marks the beginning of the third phase of the movement. It is said that during this phase of the movement, the mob threw bombs on the police in Madhya Pradesh, Bombay and Uttar Pradesh. With the emergence of the movement into the fourth phase, it gained back its peaceful character and extended till Mahatma Gandhi was released from prison in May, 1944.

Quit India movement was Gandhi's final bid to secure India's independence. Although, many diverse political ideologies crowded the scenario of Indian National Movement at that time, yet it was the satyagraha adopted by Gandhi that finally had the most telling effect in challenging the British authorities. India was at the very threshold of Independence by the end of the Quit India movement and Gandhi's long cherished dream was about to be realized. Quit India movement sealed the success for satyagraha as a policy of political resistance, and Gandhi's role as the chief moving force behind India's Independence came to be universally accepted, although dark clouds of a communal fissure still lurked in the background.

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Date of Friendship day : 1st August’2011

About Friendship day:

Time to celebrate Friendship day

According to US congress proclamation on friendship day, it is supposed to be celebrated every year on the first Sunday of august. In the year 2009, it will therefore be celebrated on 1st August’2011.

By nature human beings are Social Animals. The importance of society is felt since ages by man. There are certain relations like Parents, Relatives which occur in one’s life not by choice but by destiny. Friendship is one relation that happens by one’s choice and will. A Friend /"Dost" is somebody who can be in one’s life because of any reason – be it personal or professional, but, is an integral part of one’s living.

As emotions and feelings are intrinsic human nature, to have somebody relieve them, and share them is the best feeling on earth. To honor the presence of friend in one’s life the US congress declared a proclamation in 1935, according to which every First Sunday of the month of august is celebrated world-wide as the “friendship day”.

Friendship Day History

There is not much literature on Friendship Day history as we celebrate today. However, there are numerous folktales and several instance in mythological legends that shows that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. As an intrinsically social creature, men love to make friends to further this process of socialization.

History of Friendship Day in US :

   

Considering the valuable role friends play in our life it was deemed to fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. The noble idea of honoring the beautiful relationship of friendship caught on with the people and soon Friendship Day became a hugely popular festival.

Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by several countries across the world including India.

In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie - the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship.

Importance of Friendship in Bible

The Bible, the primary text of the western civilization, reflects upon friendship as the bond that forms the foundation to human faith, trust and companionship. Following verses from the bible aptly portray the importance of friends:

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Matthew 7:7

“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:13-15

Besides, there are several tales from the Old Testament and the New Testament about the value of friendship and how true friendship is a treasure to unearth. A noticeable point is that, both the versions make a difference between the two broad meanings of friendship- one is a mere acquaintance, the other is a more affectionate relation.

In the Old Testament, Abraham is called the “friend of God” because of the intimacy of his relations. God speaks to Moses face to face “as a man…unto his friend” (Ex 33:11). The romantic friendship of Ruth and Naomi, the devotion of the subordinate Hushai for David, or the mutual relation between David and Jonathan - the Old Testament is replete with these interesting tales of friends and friendship.

In the New Testament, the relationship between Jesus and his disciples clearly depicts how human friendship can constantly grow. From being teacher and disciple, to lord and servant their relationship finally grew to an unparalleled friendship.

Importance of Friendship in Mahabharata:

In the famous Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’, Lord Krishna demonstrates the many colors of friendship - affection, romance, brotherhood, protection, guidance, intimacy and even teasing. Friendship is all about these and much more.

 Friendship Day  SMS:

FRIENDSHIP isn’t how U forGet but how U forGive,

Not how U liSten but how U UnderStand,

Not what U see but how U feel,

and not how U Let Go but how U hold oN!!!

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!

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I am really very happy with my friend Neelima.

I always treat her as my special friend throughout

my life i thank god 4 givng me such cute friend

 i lov her very much i always want her to be happy

forever i really lov her vry much. But wen u will

not be with me my life will be like a hell so i want

ur frndshp forever n ever love u always my sweet

heart.I love you forever Ashwini

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Sometimes, I forget to say hi,

Sometimes, I even miss to reply,

Sometimes, my message doesn't reach you,

But, it doesn't mean that I forget you,

I just giving you time to miss me!

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I always thought loving someone is

 the greatest feeling, but I realized

that loving a friend is even better.

We lose people we love, but

v never lose true friends.

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Never abandon old friends.

They r hard 2 replace.

Friendships is like wine:

it gets BETTER as it grows

OLDER. Just like us...

i get BETTER, u get OLDER.

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If u r a chocolate ur the sweetest,

if u r a Teddy Bear u r the most huggable,

 If u r a Star u r the Brightest,

 and since u r my “FRIEND” u r the “BEST”!!!!!!!!!

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FRiEND in different lanaguages...

Iranian - DOST

German - FREUND

Herbew - CHAVER

French - AMi

Pinoy - KAiBiGAN

Dutch - VREND

Mexican - AMiGO

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A daily thought...

A silent tear...

A Constant wish that u r near...

Words are few but thoughts r deep...

Memories of our frenship i'll always keep!!

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When I was born, GOD said,

"Oh No! Another IDIOT".

 When you were born, GOD said,

 "OH No! COMPETITION". Who knew,

one day these two will become FREINDS FOREVER!

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We met it was Luck!

We talked it was CHANCE!

We became friends it was DESTINY!

We are still friends it is FAITH!

We will always be friends its a PROMISE!

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  ;/  ("v")";  /";"/

  /;./ "v"  './   %./

is not only made for lovers;

its also for friends who luv

 each other better than lovers!!

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Friends are like fishes.

U have to sit patiently for a long time

to catch a good one.

Just like I caught u.

so better stay nice otherwise

I will FRY YOU..;)

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I miss my Friends,

When I see some other Gang sitting around, caring, slapping each other.

Their mischievous smiles switching to loud laughter’s,

Though stranger to me,

they represent a part of my life I lost somewhere,

I miss my friends.

I like you all, I love u all, Stay happy where ever you are.

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Khuda ki rahemat sare sansar par barse,

Mere hisse ki rahmat mere yaar par barse,

Ae khuda mujhe kar dena pani,

Agar mera yaar kabhi pyaas se tarse.

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Koi pyar kehta hai koi mohabbat kehta hai,

Kuch log bandagi kehte hain…

Magar jinke saath hum dosti karte hain,

Unhe hum apni zindagi kehte hain…

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Zindagi mein hamesha naye dost milenge, kahi zyada to kahin kum milenge. Aitbaar zara soch kar karna, mumkin nahi tumhe har jagah HUM milenge.

Dard jitna saha jaye utna hi sehna, Kisi ke dil ko jo lag jaye vo baat na kehna, Milte hain hamare jaise dost bahut kam, Isline humse 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'

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