Because like me, these two know how to change up traditions and value the importance of being different. For the longest time, I had known Rakhi/Rakhri to be “brother-sister” day. So, what do I decide to do with two little girls, well, celebrate with a twist of course. So, on this day, let it be known that regardless of gender, you can celebrate this tradition or any tradition that makes your heart smile. Watching these two warriors of mine tie a rakhri on each other symbolizes so much for me: the power of influence and shifting mindsets, the hope we have for the future generations, and the unconditional love of sisterhood. Celebrate the power of girls in our families. Value their worth. And empower them to rise in unity. And I of course cannot dismiss my broski in all this - we already know a rakhri doesn’t define our relationship, but we keep this tradition alive as a nice reminder that commitment, understanding, and protecting each other is key (and an excuse to eat gulab jamun’...