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Vicky Prays For Sam Bahadur At Golden Temple

Vicky Prays For Sam Bahadur At Golden Temple

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra and Director Meghna Gulzar sought blessings at the Golden Temple in Amritsar ahead of the release of their film Sam Bahadur.

Magical Glimpses of the Golden Temple

Magical Glimpses of the Golden Temple

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The occasion? The 417th anniversary of the installation of the Guru Granth Sahib at the holy shrine in Amritsar.

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable.

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht, submits clarification

Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht, submits clarification

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appeared before the Akal Takht Secretariat after being summoned for alleged remarks on Sikh traditions. He submitted his clarification and expressed respect for the Akal Takht's authority.

Kareena, Neha, Nimrat Visit Gurdwaras

Kareena, Neha, Nimrat Visit Gurdwaras

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Film folk offered a special prayer on Guru Nanak Jayanti, visiting gurdwaras.

President Murmu At Golden Temple

President Murmu At Golden Temple

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'This holy place with beautiful architecture and divine serenity around it evokes feelings of calmness and harmony,' the President wrote in the visitor's book at Sri Harmandir Sahib.

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Mark had such a profound understanding of India, which was, of course, the land of his birth as well as of his death... He loved India, and lived two-thirds of his life here.'

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Operation Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Operation Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Hundreds of Sikh youths, led by the Dal Khalsa, were carrying Khalistani flags and photographs of damaged Akal Takht.

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Rediff.com8 May 2023

One person was injured in a low-intensity explosion that took place on a heritage street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday morning, close to the spot where a blast was reported on May 6, the police said.

SGPC installs Sikh terrorist's portrait at museum in Golden Temple complex

SGPC installs Sikh terrorist's portrait at museum in Golden Temple complex

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Jatana had killed two government officials supervising the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna link canal in 1990.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Akal Takht on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Akal Takht on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Pro-Khalistan slogans were on Friday raised by supporters and activists of radical Sikh outfits at the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs, while a peaceful bandh was observed around the Golden Temple and interior walled city on the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa held a meeting in Amritsar with the deputy commissioner, the police commissioner, the inspector general of police (border range), the Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police and other officials after the incident.

Operation Bluestar anniversary sees pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple

Operation Bluestar anniversary sees pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised by supporters of radical Sikh outfits as well as that of Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar at the Golden Temple on the 38th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.

Op Bluestar anniversary: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple

Op Bluestar anniversary: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Describing the event as "da ghallughara (holocaust) of 84", Jathedar Akal Takht Gyani Harpreet Singh stressed on maintaining unity among the Sikh community.

Athiya-Ahan Bond In A Park

Athiya-Ahan Bond In A Park

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Varun says a prayer... Huma promotes her book... Aahana's bikini moment...

PHOTOS: Tendulkar, Anjali visit Golden Temple in Amritsar

PHOTOS: Tendulkar, Anjali visit Golden Temple in Amritsar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar paid a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar with his wife Anjali.

Rahul, Congress candidates to pray at Golden Temple on Thursday

Rahul, Congress candidates to pray at Golden Temple on Thursday

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and all 117 party candidates in Punjab will pay obeisance at the Golden Temple and sit down for a langar on Thursday.

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' bid at Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The incident took place when the man jumped golden grills inside the sanctum sanctorum, picked a sword and reached near the place where a Sikh priest was reciting the holy Guru Granth Sahib.

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The post, which has now been deleted, read, "June 1, 1984'?' 'Saka Neela Tara'. A humble tribute to all the martyrs of the day one of the attack on the Darbar Sahib by the Congress government."

PM visits Golden Temple

PM visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The Congress leadership is reportedly upset with former Home Minister P Chidambaram for his remarks on 'Operation Blue Star'. Party sources indicate that senior leaders should be cautious about making public statements that could embarrass the party.

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.

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

11 Ways To Sparkle At Ganpati Pooja

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Expect Bollywood's shiniest to sparkle at the festivities in glorious traditional fashion and gorgeous personal style.

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Punjab nab 5 suspects for blasts near Golden Temple with SGPC's help

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The latest blast occurred on Wednesday midnight behind the Guru Ramdas Niwas building, police said.

PHOTOS: PM serves langar at Golden Temple

PHOTOS: PM serves langar at Golden Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

"Modi is the first prime minister of the country who served langar to the devotees in the GoldenTemple," Chief Information Officer Gurbachan Singh said.

PHOTOS: Modi, Ghani visit Golden Temple

PHOTOS: Modi, Ghani visit Golden Temple

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Modi and Ghani walked through the renovated heritage corridor before reaching Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, where large number of people, waiting for hours, welcomed them.

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A man who is partly seen in the video is heard asking a Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) employee at the temple complex entrance, 'Is this not India?' The employee replied that 'it's Punjab'.

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Sunny meet His Holiness.. Karishma recreates Dil Chahta Hai moment... Rajkummar says a prayer...

Saif Ali Khan shoots in the Golden Temple

Saif Ali Khan shoots in the Golden Temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'It was quite a beautiful experience,' says Chef director Raja Krishna Menon.

2 Nihang Sikhs kill man for chewing tobacco near Golden Temple

2 Nihang Sikhs kill man for chewing tobacco near Golden Temple

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

In the two-minute video clip, two Nihang Sikhs could be seen engaging in an altercation with Harmanjeet.

Monica  at Golden Temple

Monica at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Monica first paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum where the Guru Granth Sahib is kept

PHOTOS: Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

PHOTOS: Cameron pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

Jay Leno sued over Golden Temple crack

Jay Leno sued over Golden Temple crack

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

United States talk show host Jay Leno has been sued by an Indian-American in California for his "racist" comments on the Golden Temple and ridiculing the entire Sikh community by portraying the holy shrine as a vacation home.

PIX: Aishwarya works hard at the Golden Temple

PIX: Aishwarya works hard at the Golden Temple

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

A look at the pictures.

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

A Hopeful Mother Waits In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Man jumps before train with 4 kids after fight with wife

Man jumps before train with 4 kids after fight with wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

The loco pilot kept blowing the horn from a distance but the man did not move from the track. When the train came close to them, he jumped in front of the train with the children -- Pawan (10), Karu (9), Murli (5) and Chotu (3).

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Some people in the gathering were also seen brandishing swords and wearing t-shirts and carrying banners with pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.