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British Sikh Runners Raise Thousands At London Marathon

British Sikh Runners Raise Thousands At London Marathon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two British Sikh runners, Baldev Singh Bains and Manny Singh Kang, participated in the 2026 London Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for charity. Bains ran in memory of Fauja Singh, aiming to fund a community sports club, while Kang raised money for Dementia UK.

'Turbaned Tornado' Fauja Singh laid to rest in Jalandhar

'Turbaned Tornado' Fauja Singh laid to rest in Jalandhar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The last rites of marathon legend Fauja Singh were held in Jalandhar on Sunday following his tragic death in a road accident on July 14.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

Centenarian Marathon Legend Fauja Singh Dies in Tragic Accident

Centenarian Marathon Legend Fauja Singh Dies in Tragic Accident

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'He was walking on the road when a car coming from Bhogpur hit him. He suffered head injuries and was taken to a private hospital where he died in the evening'

J-K polls: 2 Hindu faces in NC; BJP's all 25 Muslim candidates lose

J-K polls: 2 Hindu faces in NC; BJP's all 25 Muslim candidates lose

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

However, the Bharatiya Janata Party which had emerged victorious on 29 seats have 28 Hindus and one Sikh member as none of its Muslim candidates, including two former ministers, managed to win.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

India forms panel to probe charge of plotting to kill Pannun in US

India forms panel to probe charge of plotting to kill Pannun in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to probe allegations relating to a conspiracy to kill a Sikh extremist on American soil.

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

Sikh man booted from Trump rally for 'Stop Hate' banner

Sikh man booted from Trump rally for 'Stop Hate' banner

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The man started his peaceful protest impromptu, when Trump was addressing an impressive campaign rally on Sunday with his signature anti-Muslim speech.

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"Sir Ben," I called out on the red carpet as he arrived to applause from hundreds of admirers at the Elgin theatre in Toronto. "You have played so many ethnic characters starting from Gandhi to Lenin, and now you are a humble New York cabbie. What led you to take this role?"

42 MLAs wanted me to be Punjab CM after Amarinder's exit: Jakhar

42 MLAs wanted me to be Punjab CM after Amarinder's exit: Jakhar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

He also said he even declined the post of deputy chief minister offered by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to him.

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

CAT Review: Authentic, Praiseworthy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

CAT is worth a watch, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

'Good luck and goodbye': Sunil Jakhar quits Congress

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The former Punjab Congress chief had been upset with the party for serving him a show-cause notice.

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The decision was reached after an over two-hour meeting at the Punjab Congress Bhavan between chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sidhu, who had resigned from the post of the state party chief on Tuesday.

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Don't see any Indian winning athletics medal in Olympics: Milkha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Milkha is most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games

Randhawa recalls Milkha's 1960 Rome Olympics race

Randhawa recalls Milkha's 1960 Rome Olympics race

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Milkha was a strict disciplinarian and his nearly 10 years of life in Indian Army was a huge contributing factor in making him a fitness-obsessed athlete.

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh was honoured for his services to sports at a special event at the House of Lords on Friday.

Yogi Is BJP's Second Most Popular Leader

Yogi Is BJP's Second Most Popular Leader

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP has many ruthless leaders with super-sharp political minds. But none has all this and Yogi's charisma and personal ambition, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

'Before I leave this world, I want one Indian to get that medal'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'The gold medal that slipped out of my hand at the Rome Olympics must come to us.'

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

Rediff.com29 May 2017

MS Dhoni or Sachin A Billion Dreams? Dangal or Mary Kom?

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Sarita's Asiad incident brought bad name to the country: Milkha

Sarita's Asiad incident brought bad name to the country: Milkha

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh criticised boxer Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal during the Incheon Asian Games victory ceremony last year, saying it was not proper to protest that way.

Why Modi is attacking Congress so hard

Why Modi is attacking Congress so hard

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

If the Congress can simply go from 110 million to 130 million votes, it will yield a very different kind of NDA.

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Curtains came down on Tuesday evening on campaigning for 57 seats going to poll in the fifth and last phase of bitterly-fought Bihar assembly elections on November five, with acrimonious exchanges provoking showcause notices from the Election Commission to top leaders of rival alliances.

Review: <I>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</I> looks dated

Review: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag looks dated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Farhan Akhtar's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag does not offer anything new

12 MUST WATCH Movies

12 MUST WATCH Movies

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

It is always wonderful to discover a gem of film at an international film festival. It is even more exciting when that film is from India.