News for 'Gurudwara'

Prince of many hats

Prince of many hats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Prince Charles and Camilla pay a visit to a gurudwara.

UK Sikhs slam canopy replacement at Nankhana Sahib

UK Sikhs slam canopy replacement at Nankhana Sahib

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is also against the move.

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The SGPC head regretted that despite being approached, the prime minister had not spared time to discuss such issues.

Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Passport needed for Kartarpur visit? Pak Army says yes, FO says no

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Reacting cautiously, MEA said an agreement has been signed between the two countries finalising the modalities for visits and India will stick to it.

Harbhajan apologises, hits back at SGPC

Harbhajan apologises, hits back at SGPC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

The ace off-spinner was reacting to the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee's comments for keeping his hair open in an advertisement.

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kumar was convicted and sentenced to life for the remainder of his life by the high court on December 17 in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Raj Nagar area.

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Surrender by Dec 31: HC dismisses Sajjan Kumar's plea for more time

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The former Congress leader had sought more time, till January 30, to surrender saying he has to settle family affairs related to children and property and also needs time to file appeal in the Supreme Court against the high court verdict.

India protests after Pak stops diplomats from meeting Sikh pilgrims

India protests after Pak stops diplomats from meeting Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The MEA called it an "inexplicable diplomatic discourtesy" by Pakistan

The mayhem after the assassination

The mayhem after the assassination

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Badal, SAD legislators arrested

Badal, SAD legislators arrested

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The Shiromani Akali Dal is protesting against booth capturing by Congress workers during the Ajnala bypoll.

PM says anti-Sikh riots were painful

PM says anti-Sikh riots were painful

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Dr Singh made the remarks after paying obeisance at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi.

Think you know Kajol?

Think you know Kajol?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

It's the actress' birthday. And the perfect time for a quiz.

Bihar floods: Toll reaches 30, rescue ops gather pace

Bihar floods: Toll reaches 30, rescue ops gather pace

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Twenty teams of the NDRF, comprising about 900 rescue persons, have been deployed in the state.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

As the Indian Army reported its first case of the infection with a 34-year-old soldier testing positive in Leh, the Army said it has taken a series of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the forces such as checking flu symptoms among soldiers on their return from leave and cancelling non-essential travel, conferences and recruitment drives.

Babbar 'human bomb' caught

Babbar 'human bomb' caught

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

While the plan had to be aborted the first time because Lal had arrived late for an election meeting in Hissar, the second attempt was to be made at a rally in Ambala in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also present.

G S Tohra cremated with state honours

G S Tohra cremated with state honours

Rediff.com2 Apr 2004

Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat led the people in paying tributes to Tohra whose pyre was lit by his son-in-law Harmail Singh Tohra.

Golden Temple pond being cleaned

Golden Temple pond being cleaned

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Over 100,000 devotees have reached the temple town from all over the world for the event.

Anti-Sikh riots: Court to consider closure report against Tytler

Anti-Sikh riots: Court to consider closure report against Tytler

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A Delhi court on Friday fixed April 22 for hearing the CBI's closure report in a case against Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

New York Gurdwaras's HEARTENING Langar Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

It was truly heartening to see how the Sikh community had risen to the occasion during the Black Lives Matter peaceful protests and the coronavirus pandemic and selflessly served those looking for nourishment.

Kolkata prays for Indian hostages

Kolkata prays for Indian hostages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

A meeting was held at the Santkutia gurudwara, with Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists praying for the early release of the truck drivers being held captive in Iraq since early this week

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Social media helps #RainHosts come to the rescue of those stuck in every part of the island city.

PM Modi arrives in Iran; Chabahar port, energy ties high on agenda

PM Modi arrives in Iran; Chabahar port, energy ties high on agenda

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sudnay arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit.

President visits Golden Temple

President visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

The Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee has organized four-day long celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib at the Golden Temple.

1984 riots case: SC refuses to hear Jagdish Tytler's plea

1984 riots case: SC refuses to hear Jagdish Tytler's plea

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain Congress leader Jagdish Tytler's plea seeking a stay on an order of the trial court directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct further probe into his alleged role in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

'I want Rahul to be hanged till death or to serve life imprisonment'

'I want Rahul to be hanged till death or to serve life imprisonment'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Pratyusha's parents slam their daughter's boyfriend after a prayer meet in their daughter's memory.

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The trial court declined the plea of Kumar's lawyer that he be sent to high-security Tihar Jail.

TADA charge against MP S S Mann

TADA charge against MP S S Mann

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

Mann is a Lok Sabha member from Sangrur constituency in Punjab.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

Can't tolerate terror safe havens, have strongly told Pakistan: Haley

Can't tolerate terror safe havens, have strongly told Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

In an address on advancing India-US relations, she said neither of the two nations can afford to turn a blind eye to the regimes that produce, harbour, and support terrorists, and in this context, the US is approaching its "relationship with Pakistan differently than in the past".

PHOTOS: Sant Chatwal organises prayers for Hillary's victory

PHOTOS: Sant Chatwal organises prayers for Hillary's victory

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Chatwal said the prayer service aims to garner blessings for Clinton.

Digvijaya calls emergency meet to pacify rebellious Andhra CM

Digvijaya calls emergency meet to pacify rebellious Andhra CM

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijaya Singh will preside over a meeting of the Congress Coordination Panel with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday evening.

Report to duty to help those in trouble: Kashmir issues new diktat to employees

Report to duty to help those in trouble: Kashmir issues new diktat to employees

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

In an attempt to display solidarity with its residents and help them in these dire times, the Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all its employees to report back to their duties immediately.

Modi's silence on reconversions show connivance between RSS and Centre, oppn says

Modi's silence on reconversions show connivance between RSS and Centre, oppn says

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Alleging "connivance" between the Sangh Parivar and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre, the Congress party on Wednesday said the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of reconversions will upset the social equilibrium in the country.

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh was honoured for his services to sports at a special event at the House of Lords on Friday.

Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan amid heavy security

Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan amid heavy security

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The Election Commission has asked the Union government to enact a law to ban the release of opinion poll results after the notification of elections.

Sunny Leone: I am not sexy in real life

Sunny Leone: I am not sexy in real life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com digs up some lesser-known facts from Sunny Leone's life.

Clear foreign hand behind Punjab holy book desecration: Minister

Clear foreign hand behind Punjab holy book desecration: Minister

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Union Minister and Akali leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Wednesday blamed a "foreign hand" behind the turmoil in Punjab over the recent incidents of desecration of a Sikh holy book and said the government will expose such elements.