News for 'United Sikhs'

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

Gurdeep Singh Pall gets top Microsoft berth

Gurdeep Singh Pall gets top Microsoft berth

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

India-born Gurdeep Singh Pall as the corporate vice-president Real Time Collaboration Group, Microsoft.

NRIs honoured in London

NRIs honoured in London

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Three non resident Indians were awarded gold medals for their outstanding contribution to the community.

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

LS suspends question hr

LS suspends question hr

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended the Question Hour and took up for discussion an Opposition-sponsored adjounment motion on the Nanavati Commission report.

Prosecute those indicted by Nanavati Comm: CPI

Prosecute those indicted by Nanavati Comm: CPI

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India, on Tuesday asked the government to launch prosecution against those whose culpability had been indicated by the Nanavati Commission on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.\n

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'Gandhi was ambivalent about the RSS; the Sangh, for their part, actively distrusted him.'

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Saying the group does not have 'any entitlement' to make such a demand.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

External affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the government does not see the locus standi of a foreign entity like US Commission on International Religious Freedom to pronounce on the state of Indian citizens' constitutionally protected rights.

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Civil rights activist Lakshmi Sridaran argues why South Asians must stand on the right side of history and resist the Trump administration's "systematic attack on the entire spectrum of the US immigration system."

If Yogi is communal, who was secular?

If Yogi is communal, who was secular?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'I hope he will continue to be what he is. And doing so, he won't be much different from those whose example he is being given right now,' says Utkarsh Mishra.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

Why Patna Saheb gurdwara will leave you bedazzled

Why Patna Saheb gurdwara will leave you bedazzled

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The centuries-old Takhat Shri Harmandir Saheb Gurdwara at Patna Saheb, the most revered shrine for Sikhs after the Golden Temple in Amritsar, gets a much-needed facelift just before lakhs of devotees arrive to take part in the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

Wanted: Holy men for the Indian Army

Wanted: Holy men for the Indian Army

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Amendments in Citizenship Bill moved by Oppn defeated at JPC meet

Amendments in Citizenship Bill moved by Oppn defeated at JPC meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It will be presented in the Lok Sabha next week in its original form.

The imperatives of waging peace

The imperatives of waging peace

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

I have often wondered why the word 'wage' is used in the context of peace. It is probably because, if the resolve to win is the aim in any war, the same resolve to win has to be the aim of making peace.

Last session of Parliament begins with uproar on Telangana

Last session of Parliament begins with uproar on Telangana

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The last session of Parliament started off on a noisy note as pro and anti-Telangana MPs sparred with each other on the floor of the two houses.

US Congress fetes Yogi Bhajan

US Congress fetes Yogi Bhajan

Rediff.com10 May 2005

In the history of the US Congress, only a handful of spiritual leaders -- like Martin Luther King, Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa -- have ever inspired a Joint Resolution from US Congress honouring their life and work.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Two Indian-Americans shot dead at a grocery store in US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Two Indian-Americans running a grocery store in the state of Indiana have been shot dead by masked men, sending shock waves among the Sikh community in the United States.

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Indian-origin student shot dead in US during robbery attempt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Police said two people were shot during an armed robbery attempt inside the convenience store.

'Nitish Kumar must clarify his position on CAA/NRC/NPR'

'Nitish Kumar must clarify his position on CAA/NRC/NPR'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'You cannot support CAA and simultaneously say there will be no NRC in Bihar.' 'If Akali Dal has a clear-cut point of view on this issue, I want the same from the JD-U.'

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Amnesty asks Cameron to 'raise red flags', not just red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The human rights organisation highlighted that over 10,000 organisations had been 'de-registered' over the last year in India.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Did Islamic State blow up Russian plane with bomb in bag?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

British tourists returning from Egypt told to leave luggage behind as airport security is tightened in wake of disaster in Sinai

Why did Priyanka Chopra meet Hillary Clinton's top aide?

Why did Priyanka Chopra meet Hillary Clinton's top aide?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The Bollywood star shared the front row at Prabal Gurung's New York Fashion Week show with Huma Abedin.

CIA assessed Rajiv killing 5 years before he was killed

CIA assessed Rajiv killing 5 years before he was killed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Five years before Rajiv Gandhi was killed in 1991, the US Central Intelligence Agency had prepared a very detailed and thorough "brief" on what would happen if he is assassinated or makes an "abrupt departure" from the Indian political scene.

US' most expensive gurudwara opens

US' most expensive gurudwara opens

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

It is spread across an area of 40 acres and cost around $10million. It is located in San Jose.

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rubaru Roshni: Starts tough, ends soft

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Though it is a little too neat and a little too light, Rubaru Roshni is important because it is telling us stories of people who have experienced an 'Inner Migration' in their lives, notes Sreehari Nair.

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

According to a FOIA request in 2015, more than 900 Indians were in various federal prisons on charges of illegally staying in the country.

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If the Modi government does not waive farm loans, we guarantee to waive farm loans if voted to power in 2019'

Indian mission in immigration racket

Indian mission in immigration racket

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

India reaches out to Iraq to get 39 nationals freed

India reaches out to Iraq to get 39 nationals freed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Iraqi leadership assured full cooperation and support in the matter.