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Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

While Canada denies harbouring extremists or terrorists, Kugelman pointed out that India remains firm in its disagreement.

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

A 26-year-old Sikh-American officer in the US Marines who has been allowed to wear the turban - the first person in the 246-year history of the elite force allowed to do so, but with a few limitations, plans to sue the Corps if he is not granted full religious accommodation, according to a media report.

Pakistan to let fully-vaccinated Sikh pilgrims visit Kartarpur Sahib with strict protocols

Pakistan to let fully-vaccinated Sikh pilgrims visit Kartarpur Sahib with strict protocols

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The decision to open Kartarpur shrine was taken by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday due to the approaching death anniversary of Sikhism founder Baba Guru Nanak Dev on September 22.

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

Terrorist attack on construction workers will be avenged: LG Sinha

Terrorist attack on construction workers will be avenged: LG Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Sinha called for justice to the victims as he blamed Pakistan for "still trying to kill innocent people" in the region to disrupt peace.

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Will Yudhra spin the formula and bring something new to this already trite genre, wonders Mayur Sanap.

Attempt to turn Lakhimpur into Hindu vs Sikh battle: Varun Gandhi

Attempt to turn Lakhimpur into Hindu vs Sikh battle: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Pilibhit MP, who was recently dropped from the BJP national executive, said the struggle for justice in Lakhimpur Kheri is about the "cruel massacre of poor farmers in the face of an arrogant local power elite", and the issue has no religious connotations.

Canada drops reference to Sikh extremism, Punjab CM protests

Canada drops reference to Sikh extremism, Punjab CM protests

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The move is a threat to Indian and global security, says Amarinder Singh.

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The FIR was registered at Amritsar's Sultanwind police station on January 23, the police said on Wednesday.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All this is happening because Canada has for decades deliberately invited these foreigners and their tribal conflicts into our country. We should recognise this major blunder and work with the government of India to find solutions instead of jeopardising our relations with a rising world power and an important ally over this issue

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Morphed video of anti-Sikh Cabinet meet originated in Pak: Delhi cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Primarily, two Twitter accounts -- @simrankaur0507 and @eshalkaur1-- were identified which had started the propagation of the video in question, Delhi police said.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The United States is waiting to see the results of the Indian investigations on the murder allegations.

Ambika Soni declines to head Punjab, says CM should be a Sikh

Ambika Soni declines to head Punjab, says CM should be a Sikh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Speaking to the media persons in Delhi on Sunday, the Rajya Sabha member said: "I have declined the offer to be the next Punjab CM. I believe Punjab CM face should be a Sikh."

India's envoy 'heckled' at US gurdwara by Khalistan supporters

India's envoy 'heckled' at US gurdwara by Khalistan supporters

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

During the visit to the gurudwara, some pro-Khalistan elements shouted questions about Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, killed in Canada in June this year.

Two candidates in jail on terror charges win: Can they take oath?

Two candidates in jail on terror charges win: Can they take oath?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Engineer Rashid has been lodged in the Tihar jail since August 9, 2019 on charges of alleged terror financing, while Singh has been booked under the National Security Act and sent to the Dibrugarh jail of Assam.

What Nikhil Gupta Looks Like

What Nikhil Gupta Looks Like

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistani activist on American soil, on Monday pleaded not guilty in the case at a federal court in the US.

A Sikh Captain America in Trump's America

A Sikh Captain America in Trump's America

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

What happened when Indian-American cartoonist Vishavjit Singh stood outside Donald Trump's inauguration dressed as Captain America?

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

'Delhi Wants To Send A Message To Mumbai That...'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

...'hum decide karenge kaun banega mukhyamantri. This decision is not to be taken in Mumbai.'

Punjab to have 2 deputy CMs, a Jat Sikh and a Hindu

Punjab to have 2 deputy CMs, a Jat Sikh and a Hindu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Congress leader Sukhjinder Randhawa and Brahm Mohindra will be two deputies to Punjab's Chief Minister-designate Charanjit Singh Channi, said party leader Pawan Kumar Bansal.

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The police condemned the unprovoked, unacceptable attack on an individual's religious identity and added that stern legal action is being initiated.

Sandeshkhali: IPS officer claims BJP workers called him Khalistani

Sandeshkhali: IPS officer claims BJP workers called him Khalistani

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A Sikh Indian Police Service officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated after a group of activists of the saffron party allegedly hurled the 'Khalistani' jibe at him.

How CAA Helped Joe Pereira

How CAA Helped Joe Pereira

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Joseph Francis A Pereira, a citizen of Pakistan who currently resides in Cansaulim, south Goa, is the first in the state to be given an Indian citizenship certificate.

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

While there was no mention of India in the National Cyber Threat Assessment reports of 2018, 2020 and 2023-24, the 2025-26 assessment mentions India -- along with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea -- in the 'Cyber threat from state adversaries' section that introduces the state cyber threat ecosystem and discusses the cyber threats to Canada.

CAA not to be implemented in tribal areas of Northeast

CAA not to be implemented in tribal areas of Northeast

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The tribal areas, where autonomous councils were created under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution, were also exempted from the purview of the CAA, officials said quoting from the rues of the law that were notified on Monday.

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

20 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims killed in train-bus collision

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The mini-bus carrying around 26 Sikh pilgrims, all from Peshawar, hit the Shah Hussain Express which was coming from Karachi to Lahore at a crossing near Sheikhupura district at around 1.30 pm, police said.

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.

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

He is expected to be produced before a federal court in New York on Monday.

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

Punjab: Sikh hardliners in preventive custody

Punjab: Sikh hardliners in preventive custody

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

The leaders of some Sikh outfits and hardline groups were taken into preventive custody early Wednesday in apprehension of breach of peace after a call that the newly-appointed jathedars would address the community from the Akal Takht.

'Monumental mistake': Trudeau doubles down on India

'Monumental mistake': Trudeau doubles down on India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

"From the beginning, as of last summer, we've worked closely with our Five Eyes partners, particularly with the United States, where they have gone through a similar pattern of behaviour from India in regards to an attempted extrajudicial killing," Trudeau told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa.

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

CAA gets rolling as govt issues citizenship certificates

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

According to the sources, when the charges are laid against the two men, police will reveal their role and that of the Indian government.

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'The BJP will not win a single seat in Punjab.'

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Ahluwalia said the man, a Black, assaulted him on April 26 at his workplace, the Quality Inn in Brownsville. He said the man came into the lobby of the hotel at around 8 am and started shouting while the front desk lady asked him if he needed help.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Sikhs pilgrims to Kartarpur won't need passport: Imran

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The Kartarpur Corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located at Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.