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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.

Review: Mirror Mirror is a visual treat

Review: Mirror Mirror is a visual treat

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The film is an utterly delightful and fresh take on the classic fairy tale -- Snow White.

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

'Something unique in the mitti and paani of Bharat'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'There is something in our desh ki mitti that has held us together.'
'So many conquerors, colonisers, cultures came and went, but we withstood them and rose up again.'

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Sunny Singh Gill set to become first referee of Indian descent in EPL

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Sunny Singh Gill was standing at the proverbial career crossroads one year ago. He had the option to continue as a prison officer or concentrate on carrying forward his family's rich footballing legacy by chasing his refereeing dream.

200 British Sikh girls sexually abused in 5 years: Report

200 British Sikh girls sexually abused in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Minor British Sikh girls sexually abused by gangs of Asian men who befriend them over a period of time usually do not report the crime to authorities, according to a new investigation by the BBC.

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

An elderly Sikh-American man was brutally injured and called "terrorist" and "Bin Laden" in an apparent hate crime case in Chicago, just days before the US commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs unite to fend off mobs in Delhi colony

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs unite to fend off mobs in Delhi colony

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'Violence begets violence, crowd begets crowd. We thought if somebody would see sticks or rods in our hands from a distance and large crowds standing guard, it is likely they would want to come prepared. This could fuel violence'

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Joe Biden not visiting India as Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

United States President Joe Biden is not travelling to India next month to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, and New Delhi is looking at holding the next Quad summit later next year instead of its earlier plan to host it in January, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

New SIT to supervise probe in 186 anti-Sikh riot cases set up

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The court had on Wednesday held that the previous SIT had not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which closure reports were filed

Man who hoisted religious flag at Red Fort gets protection from arrest

Man who hoisted religious flag at Red Fort gets protection from arrest

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Fearing arrest, Singh had moved Delhi's Tis Hazari court seeking anticipatory bail in two cases related to the violence.

After The Kabul Gurdwara Attack

After The Kabul Gurdwara Attack

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The terror attack may lead to a further exodus of Afghan Sikhs from the country. On Sunday, the day after the Kabul attack, India reportedly approved 111 emergency visas for Afghan Sikhs.

Sikh American laughs off joke on facial hair, turns hero

Sikh American laughs off joke on facial hair, turns hero

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

A Sikh American student dignified response to a tasteless post making fun of her facial hair has earned her a legion of fans.

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Canada: Sikh woman held for role in double murder

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to police, Amarjit Kaur Lally planned to kill two individuals by hiring a hit man at Delta city in British Columbia.

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Australian police have arrested three more people in connection with two incidents of brawl that broke out between Khalistan activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne in late January, the police said on Thursday.

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Wood allegedly told Chadha, "Arab, go back to your country" when the latter was about to enter the gurudwara in New Hyde Park, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Wood then allegedly told Chadha "you don't listen" and punched him in the face.Chadha's nose and jaw were broken in the attack and he is on a liquid diet due to his injuries. He will need surgery on his nose and will have a medical consultation on what to do about his jaw after the swelling goes down.

'Why is govt delaying relief for families of anti-Sikh riot victims?'

'Why is govt delaying relief for families of anti-Sikh riot victims?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

As Delhi gears up for assembly polls, Upasna Pandey speaks to Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka about the Modi factor, the issues on which the Sikh electorate and why the AAP is likely to return to power.

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

10 OTT Shows That Make Us Nostalgic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Many films and shows go back in time to bring alive so many fading and forgotten memories.

2 people shot at Gurudwara in US

2 people shot at Gurudwara in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Authorities said the shooting is not related to a hate crime.

Canada: NRI found dead in suspicious circumstances

Canada: NRI found dead in suspicious circumstances

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

A Sikh man was found dead at his parents' home, less than two months after his wife was killed in an alleged robbery attempt.

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Situation in Punjab is more dangerous than it seems

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

This is a challenge India's political establishment will have to face unitedly, without looking for electoral benefit, warns Vir Sanghvi.

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Punjab Police expanded their search for Amritpal Singh on Friday to 'deras' and other possible hideouts of the fugitive preacher in Hoshiarpur district, where some suspects had abandoned their car following a chase three days ago.

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Police heads of various units across Gujarat have been instructed to be on "alert mode" and keep a close watch on anti-social elements as well as sensitive areas to avoid any untoward incident.

SKM smells conspiracy behind lynching at Singhu

SKM smells conspiracy behind lynching at Singhu

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The body alleged that a religious colour is being given to their movement.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

I am not a hero: Sikh-American who IDed bombing suspect

I am not a hero: Sikh-American who IDed bombing suspect

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Harinder Singh Bains, the Sikh-American, who helped police capture the man wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey, said he feared he might have been mistaken as the perpetrator because of the misconceptions about his faith.

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh and others are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them, a police spokesperson said.

Suspicious man detained outside Oak Creek gurdwara

Suspicious man detained outside Oak Creek gurdwara

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

A suspicious man carrying ammunition and "strange writings" was briefly detained outside an Oak Creek gurdwara in the American state of Wisconsin, where a white supremacist had gunned down six Sikhs in August.

Sikh community question police action in death of Iraq war veteran

Sikh community question police action in death of Iraq war veteran

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

About 200 people from various interfaith groups joined the memorial and candle light vigil held in honour of Parminder Singh Shergill, an Iraq war veteran, who was shot dead by local police on January 25 at Lodi, California.

'It was my duty to save that man'

'It was my duty to save that man'

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'I have learnt from Guru Nanakji that we all must live in harmony and brotherhood and have concern for others.'

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Review: The Man Who Woke Up Different

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As good as Mammootty is playing Sundaram, we see this facet of his performance through two lenses: That of Sundaram being an offset to whatever we know about James, and that of Mammootty doing quintessentially Tamil tics, including enacting scenes from old Tamil movies like solo plays, observes Rohit Sathish Nair.

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A Sikh professor at Columbia University was allegedly attacked by a group of men, who called him "Osama" and "terrorist", in an assault which police are investigating as a hate crime.

Canada's Sikh Defence Minister heckled in Parliament

Canada's Sikh Defence Minister heckled in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Canada's first Sikh Defence Minister has been heckled in Parliament, with an Opposition member shouting that MPs needed an 'English-to-English' translation as he spoke.

Jogi Review

Jogi Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism. Reminiscent of Schindler's List in spirit, it is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope alive in dark times, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The people suspected that Khan was smuggling cows but the allegation is yet to be verified, police said.

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Canada charges 2 in Ripudaman Singh Malik's killing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Canadian police have arrested two persons and charged them with first-degree murder in the targeted shooting of Ripudaman Singh Malik, the Sikh man acquitted in the tragic 1985 Air India Kanishka terrorist bombing case that killed 331 people.

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad.