News for 'Golden Temple'

The soldier who played a soldier

The soldier who played a soldier

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Putting your life at stake defending your motherland is the best feeling you can get.'

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

BJP opens LS account in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win from Thrissur

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Gopi defeated Communist Party of India leader VS Sunilkumar in an exciting fight.

Pakistan after Lal Masjid

Pakistan after Lal Masjid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The perception that the extremists have got a clear signal from the establishment regarding its threshold to tolerate such nonsense will keep others in check.

Swami Agnivesh with the Sikh clergy

Swami Agnivesh with the Sikh clergy

Rediff.com29 May 2007

An image of Swami Agnivesh with the Sikh clergy.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

AI blast: Canadian authorities were warned

AI blast: Canadian authorities were warned

Rediff.com1 May 2007

According to reports, other warnings came from the Indian government and Air India itself, which told Canada's federal police three weeks before the bombing that Sikh extremists in Canada were planning to bomb Air India flights.

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.'

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Damdami Taksal declares Bhindranwale a martyr

Damdami Taksal declares Bhindranwale a martyr

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Bhindranwale, the cleric-turned-militant leader, who was killed on June 6, 1984 by the Indian army in Operation Blue Star while flushing out armed militants from the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar.

Guess the famous painter, Sunny asks

Guess the famous painter, Sunny asks

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Dia shares the first pic of her son...Karisma remembers her Daddaji...

SRK, Anushka shoot for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

SRK, Anushka shoot for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

There was excitement galore in the city of Amritsar when Shah Rukh Khan and his team descended in the city to shoot for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

Lalu plans big for Samjhauta Express

Lalu plans big for Samjhauta Express

Rediff.com28 May 2006

On the quota for other backward classes in higher education, he said this was necessary to improve the lot of the downtrodden.

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Dera apology: Sikh priests to decide Wednesday

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Top Sikh clerics on Tuesday met to decide the future course of action against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the wake of an apology tendered by him for dressing like Guru Gobind Singh.

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'Mr Badal wanted to talk to a member of the Gandhi family to bring about some sort of rapprochement between the Akalis and the Congress which were the two major parties at that time.'

Dera row: Sikh high priests take tough stance

Dera row: Sikh high priests take tough stance

Rediff.com20 May 2007

The Sikh high priests have called for a Punjab bandh on May 22.

19 injured in clash at SGPC complex

19 injured in clash at SGPC complex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

The issue was Akal Takht jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vendanti's liberal attitude towards Baba Dhanwant Singh, chief of the Nawanshahar-based Vishwa Noor Roohani Satsang, allegedly involved in a rape case.

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

6 Places To Visit For A Memorable Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Makkar is a close confidant of SAD chief Prakash Singh Badal.

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Operation Bluestar hero K S Brar trashes talk of UK help

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Amid the raging row over claims that Margaret Thatcher's government had aided India in the Operation Bluestar to flush out militants from the Golden Temple in 1984, Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar, who led the offensive, on Tuesday said it was planned and executed by Indian military commanders.

'There is a limit to how much a country can take'

'There is a limit to how much a country can take'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

'It had to be a surgical operation, one that caused the minimum damage but it had to be as quick as possible because once word got around...' General K S Brar looks back at Operation Bluestar.

'There is a limit to how much a country can take'

'There is a limit to how much a country can take'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

'It had to be a surgical operation, one that caused the minimum damage but it had to be as quick as possible because once word got around...' General K S Brar looks back at Operation Bluestar.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

G S Tohra slightly better

G S Tohra slightly better

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

'There has been some improvement in Tohra's heartbeat and blood pressure,' SGPC secretary Manjit Singh said.

Lt Gen Brar's attackers sentenced by British court

Lt Gen Brar's attackers sentenced by British court

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Three Sikh men and a woman convicted of carrying out a revenge attack on Lt Gen (retd) K S Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, were on Tuesday sentenced from 10-and half years to 14 years in prison by a British court.

From nail and skin, how Akali Dal and BJP turned tooth and nail

From nail and skin, how Akali Dal and BJP turned tooth and nail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

It was not that differences did not crop up over other issues between the two erstwhile allies, but Parkash Singh Badal always ensured that these were amicably resolved and the ties remained intact.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

SGPC seeks Punjab governor's help in gurbani row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The move came after the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday approved an amendment to the British-era Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925.

Amarinder won't meet Navjot Sidhu without apology

Amarinder won't meet Navjot Sidhu without apology

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

"Reports of @sherryontop (Sidhu) seeking time to meet @capt_amarinder are totally false. No time has been sought whatsoever. No change in stance... CM won't meet #NavjotSinghSidhu till he publicly apologises for his personally derogatory social media attacks against him," Thukral tweeted.

Abu Salem brought to Delhi

Abu Salem brought to Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2007

There were some media persons present at the New Delhi Railway Station, but they did not get a chance to talk to Salem.

'You are acting against misguided people'

'You are acting against misguided people'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

General K S Brar tells Amberish K Diwanji about his feelings as a Sikh who sent soldiers into his religion's most revered site.

'Bluestar was most traumatic, most painful'

'Bluestar was most traumatic, most painful'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

'Every army chief has told the government that it is not in the interest of the army for it to enter civil situations,' says General K S Brar.

Americans taking to Sikh philosophy

Americans taking to Sikh philosophy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

"These Americans are impressed with the Sikh philosophy, which has universal appeal. Sikhism is the youngest religion and modern in outlook."

I am innocent: Tytler

I am innocent: Tytler

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Khalistani separatist Lakhbir Singh alias 'Rode', a designated terrorist under the Indian law, has died recently in Pakistan, where he had taken refuge after his uncle Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was killed in 1984 during an army action, officials said on Tuesday.

SRK's son AbRam Khan's adorable pictures!

SRK's son AbRam Khan's adorable pictures!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Check them out!

Frontier Mail fire: Railway Comm submits report

Frontier Mail fire: Railway Comm submits report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Thirty-eight people had died in their sleep when four coaches of the Amritsar-bound train caught fire, about 10km from Ludhiana.