News for 'Punjabi Indian'

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

'Parmeshwar was a dynamo and a doer'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Laughter was a component of Parmeshar Godrej's large-hearted Punjabi spirit, recalls Sunil Sethi.

Review: Nothing should keep you from watching 2 States

Review: Nothing should keep you from watching 2 States

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Krish's relationship with his family, particularly his mother, is better explored than his relationship with Ananya, which results in 2 States being more of a deep and meaningful family drama than a romance, notes Paloma Sharma.

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Agitating farmers reach near Delhi borders; situation tense

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay.

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

William Dalrymple discusses his latest book, which delves into nine spiritual lives and uncovers multiple Indias, with Vaihayasi P Daniel.

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh in Nottingham

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh in Nottingham

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Reader Sweta Shah sent us this photograph from Nottingham.

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

This inspirational 100-year old from Punjab was just short of Bolt's record mark!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

With a jaunty victory dance, 101- year-old Man Kaur celebrated winning the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland on Monday, the 17th gold medal in the Indian athlete's remarkable late-blooming career.

Soha breaks into a dance on the runway

Soha breaks into a dance on the runway

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Here's a look at celebs who graced the ramp on Day 2 of Indian International Jewellery Week 2015.

Yuvraj Singh's father is INLD candidate in Haryana

Yuvraj Singh's father is INLD candidate in Haryana

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Film star-turned politician Yograj Singh is hopeful that his son, cricketer Yuvraj Singh will campaign from him for the October 13 assembly polls in Haryana.

Shocking! What 26/11 film ignores

Shocking! What 26/11 film ignores

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Despite its noble attempts, tight editing, terrific sound design, good performances and a compelling story, Hotel Mumbai tells a big lie.'

For those who look for Gujarati martyrs

For those who look for Gujarati martyrs

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'Gujaratis need not be ashamed of the lack of martial tradition.' 'They contribute to their country in other ways.' 'And, of course, they can also claim that while they may not have produced many martyrs, they produced the greatest one: Gandhi.'

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We should not forget the sacrifice these men made.'

What's common between Virushka's and DeepVeer's wedding?

What's common between Virushka's and DeepVeer's wedding?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Both the celeb couples have a lot in common.

'To match Kapil Sharma's wit is really challenging'

'To match Kapil Sharma's wit is really challenging'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'I think the writer did not have to do much work because Kapil would come to the sets, spontaneously change the dialogue and add a new punch. One had to be very alert while working with him because you wouldn't know how he would improvise his lines.' Simran Kaur Mundi on how she romanced Kapil Sharma in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.

Why terrorism can't be delinked from religion

Why terrorism can't be delinked from religion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

'Afzal Guru was convicted of supporting the attack on India's Parliament. The Supreme Court said "the collective conscience of society will only be satisfied if capital punishment is awarded" to Guru.' 'Till we can think up similar justifications for hanging non-Muslims, I do not think we can delink terrorism from religion in our minds,' argues Aakar Patel.

'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Govt-farmers talks: No breakthrough yet, next meet on Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said the government sought more time for internal consultations to present a final proposal in the next meeting to resolve the issue.

PIX: Debina, Ahana, Nusrat on the red carpet

PIX: Debina, Ahana, Nusrat on the red carpet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Telly folk step out for a glamorous night.

Nikki Haley to run for S Carolina Governor

Nikki Haley to run for S Carolina Governor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Daughter of a Punjabi Sikh immigrant from Amritsar, Namrata "Nikki" Randhawa Haley, is another Bobby Jindal in the making. Nikki, 37, as she is popularly known, has announced her candidacy for Republican Party nomination for the Governor of South Carolina, which will go to the polls next year.Presently, she is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

Why Zareen Khan is playing a lesbian

Why Zareen Khan is playing a lesbian

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'A lot of people struggle to become a part of this industry, but I was lucky that I did not have to really struggle.' 'My struggle started after becoming a part of this industry, and, Oh my God, the struggle!'

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

A filmy date with Garam Dharam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

A new restaurant in Connaught Place serves platefuls of nostalgia and drama for Dharmendra fans.

Greg Chappell does bhangra

Greg Chappell does bhangra

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Khattar takes oath as Haryana CM, Dushyant Chautala as deputy CM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana chief minister for the second time on Sunday and will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party-Jannayak Janta Party coalition government in the state. JJP leader Dushyant Chautala took oath as the deputy chief minister.

'A model's life is not easy'

'A model's life is not easy'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

London-based Indian model Bhavna Suri tells us why models deserve equal respect as any other profession.

Sikh student latest victim of racial attack in Aus

Sikh student latest victim of racial attack in Aus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

In yet another racial attack on Indian students in Australia, a 22-year-old Sikh youth was assaulted by a group of six teenagers, who tried to remove his turban and cut his hair. Resham Singh, a student who came from Punjab six months ago, became the 20th victim within a month, when he was attacked on Monday at Dandenong Station in Melbourne.Singh, who could not speak English properly, explained in Punjabi, "They tried to remove my turban and cut my hair."

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

How Bollywood's superhero films fare at the box office

Rediff.com8 May 2019

How superhero movies fared at the turnstiles.

Global melodies, India-style

Global melodies, India-style

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Californian city gets first Sikh-American Mayor

Californian city gets first Sikh-American Mayor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Kash Gill, who as a boy used to work as a farm labourer to help his family make ends meet, was sworn in as the Mayor of Yuba City earlier this week.

'Home focuses on the middle class's biggest fear'

'Home focuses on the middle class's biggest fear'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'Ekta Kapoor candidly confessed that she is equated with scandal, sleaze and shocking content.' 'So it's gutsy on her part that she is not bothered if our Indian audience is ready for such a Web series.'

What I learnt in Srinagar

What I learnt in Srinagar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'There are no multiplexes, not a single cinema hall and no malls.' 'Because the government in Delhi constantly cuts off mobile services, there is no app-based economy in Srinagar.' 'There are 403 news channels in India, but there is none in Kashmir,' notes Aakar Patel after a journey to the Kashmir valley.

Australia cheers for Chak De

Australia cheers for Chak De

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Actress Tanya Abrol, Sagarika Ghatge and the film's director Shimit Amin were in Australia for the Indian Film Festival.

Udta Punjab: Conservative's miscalculation, liberal's fantasy

Udta Punjab: Conservative's miscalculation, liberal's fantasy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'Is there a connection between the way we pitched the entire issue of Udta Punjab's censorship and the apologetic, full-of-very-specific-answers tone of the movie?' 'Maybe it's just me, but as an Indian liberal, I am more scared of us liberals than I am of the average Indian conservative bloke,' says Sreehari Nair.

Ringtones strike harsh notes

Ringtones strike harsh notes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Alice doesn't live in indie cinema anymore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

With Hindi Medium and Angrezi Medium, the "English-medium" actor of independent movies shows she can easily fit into mainstream Hindi movies too.

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Pics: When Jacqueline stole our hearts

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The actor looked stunning in a silver outfit from Rajesh Pratap Singh.