News for 'baisakhi'

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Sovan Chatterjee back in TMC after 7 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Chatterjee had quit the TMC in November 2018, resigning as minister, mayor and district president, citing personal reasons.

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

Security beefed up in Punjab town after Amritpal's Baisakhi congregation call

Security beefed up in Punjab town after Amritpal's Baisakhi congregation call

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Additional director general of police, Surinder Pal Singh Parmar, said the security arrangement is a positive message that the situation is normal in Punjab.

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Overall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.

BJP distributes 'Eidi' with 'Saugat-e-Modi' kit to Muslims

BJP distributes 'Eidi' with 'Saugat-e-Modi' kit to Muslims

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The minority front of the Uttar Pradesh BJP will distribute 'Saugat-e-Modi' kit to 32 lakh poor Muslims on the occasion of Eid this year.

In pix: How Indians celebrate Baisakhi

In pix: How Indians celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The Sikhs bring in the festival with song, dance and fun activities.

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condemned the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing the opposition of instigating the violence. He also criticized the opposition for their alleged silence over the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh and emphasized the BJP's commitment to protecting Hindus.

Baisakhi celebrated  in Los Angeles

Baisakhi celebrated in Los Angeles

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Some 15,000 people, mainly from California, and also from across the United States and abroad, joined the 37th Baisakhi celebrations in Los Angeles, California on April 12 sponsored jointly by 20 gurdwaras in Southern California area.

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

PHOTOS: Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi in Pakistan

PHOTOS: Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The three-day colorful Baisakhi festival popularly known as Vaisakhi Mela in Hassan Abdal, the historic town in northern Punjab, Pakistan peacefully concluded on Friday. Tahir Ali reports.

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Nayanthara Celebrates New Year With Twins

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Film folk brought in the New Year -- known through so many names like Vishu, Puthanadu, Pohela Boishakh, Bihu and Cheiraoba -- and shared pictures on social media.

PIX: Farhan, Dharmendra celebrate Baisakhi

PIX: Farhan, Dharmendra celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Several other stars attended the do in South Mumbai over the weekend.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Bollywood gets into the festive spirit.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan slogans at Trudeau event

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

It said the actions not only impact India-Canada relations but also encourage a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens.

Indians in Russia to seek Modi's help to build Hindu temple

Indians in Russia to seek Modi's help to build Hindu temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Indian community in Russia are eagerly waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow and will be seeking his support to build a Hindu temple in the country, a new Indian school building and the availability of more direct flights to India.

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Indian student shot dead inside his car in Canada

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

A 24-year-old Indian man who went to Canada in 2022 to pursue higher education was shot dead in his car in Vancouver city, police said on Sunday.

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Despite being sighted in several CCTV footage and photos with changed appearances at many places, including Patiala, Kurukshetra and Delhi, the radical preacher continued to hoodwink the police.

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Enjoy these sumptuous traditional delicacies, courtesy chef Ranveer Brar.

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

India going by Vienna conventions on diplomatic presence with Canada: Govt

India going by Vienna conventions on diplomatic presence with Canada: Govt

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India on Thursday insisted on the need for ensuring "parity" in Canada's diplomatic presence in the country and asserted that its measures are in compliance with the Vienna conventions on diplomatic relations, signalling continuing strain in the bilateral ties over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in June.

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Amritpal remained at large for over a month posing challenge for police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Amritpal managed to evade arrest for more than a month, which was proving to be a major embarrassment for the Punjab police that had launched a crackdown against the radical preacher and his aides on March 18.

'US should not be part of Trudeau's shameless, cynical action'

'US should not be part of Trudeau's shameless, cynical action'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A US expert has termed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim of a "potential link" between Indian government agents and the killing of a Khalistani leader a "shameless and cynical action" and urged the United States not be part of it.

'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'

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

'Kill me, send me to jail': Ex-Punjab CM Channi slams AAP govt over summons

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Channi slammed the AAP government over his date of appearance date being advanced and alleged it was part of the dispensation's "vendetta politics".

Amritpal Singh in video calls for 'Sarbat Khalsa' to save Sikh youth

Amritpal Singh in video calls for 'Sarbat Khalsa' to save Sikh youth

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Amid a police crackdown on Amritpal Singh and his outfit, the pro-Khalistan preacher appeared in a video on Wednesday, calling for a 'Sarbat Khalsa' congregation on Baisakhi to discuss issues related to the Sikh community and saying he is in high spirits.

Ayan Mukerji's Wedding Gift For Ranbir-Alia

Ayan Mukerji's Wedding Gift For Ranbir-Alia

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor may not confirm their wedding date or give any details but their dear friend Ayan Mukerji has already given them a wedding gift!

TMC MLA Debashree Roy quits party after being denied ticket

TMC MLA Debashree Roy quits party after being denied ticket

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The Raidighi legislator, in a letter to TMC state chief Subrata Bakshi, said she will no longer be associated with the party.

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Indian woman pilgrim accepts Islam, marries in Pak: Reports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Kiran Bala, who went to Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival, changed her name to Amna Bibi.

Evidence of Pak supporting Sikh militants surfaces

Evidence of Pak supporting Sikh militants surfaces

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Gopal Singh Chawla, under the instructions from the Pakistani authorities, recently stopped Indian officials from entering Gurudwara Panja Sahib on April 14 (Baisakhi day).

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales, as dealers will not be able to realise the potential of festivities like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi and Poila Boishakh.

Pak urges India to resume foreign-secy level talks

Pak urges India to resume foreign-secy level talks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

The formal talks have yet to resume," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said.

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The coffin of the senior royal will be loaded into the Land Rover for an eight-minute procession to the gates of St George's Chapel, where the funeral is to begin with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on April 17.

The Komagata Maru is also a Hindu issue

The Komagata Maru is also a Hindu issue

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton has presented a petition, calling on the government to officially apologize in Canada's House of Commons for the 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy.

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, which contributes between 12 and 15 per cent of appliances sales, announced lockdown-like curbs, meaning there will be no business for the second half of the month as well from the state.

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

What Covid? Thousands gather at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Social distancing norms were violated openly by the seers when they and their followers descended the steps at Har ki Pairi to wade into the river.

Anurag Kashyap: So proud of you Kalki

Anurag Kashyap: So proud of you Kalki

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.