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Topic: Sikh community

Aditya Dhar blames ‘ulterior motives’ after second FIR from Sikh outfit over smoking scene

New Delhi: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has called images of Ranveer Singh’s character Jaskirat smoking while wearing a turban in Dhurandhar: The Revenge “completely untrue”...

From 300-yr custody of Hardeep Puri’s family, why ‘Jore Sahib’ of Guru Gobind, wife are on way to Patna

The relics include right foot sandal of the 10th Sikh guru & left foot sandal of Mata Sahib Kaur. The Union minister said they were bestowed on his ancestors in 1704 AD at Anandpur Sahib.

Gen Dyer to Advani & Rahul Gandhi: How SGPC has dealt with award of ‘Siropa’, highest Sikh honour

As SGPC acts against gurdwara staff for ‘disrespecting protocol of felicitation’ while giving siropa to Congress leader, experts on Sikhism say siropa has to be ‘earned with merit’.

‘Song & dance’ at Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom event latest flashpoint in Punjab govt, SGPC tussle

Row over viral video of audience dancing to folk songs at ‘solemn’ musical event organised by Punjab govt in Srinagar. SGPC takes offence, Akal Takht summons organisers.

How move to mark 50th Emergency anniversary as ‘Black Day’ has exposed cracks in Haryana Gurdwara panel

HSGMC president Jagdish Singh Jhinda defends the decision, framing it as a tribute to Sikh values of resistance, but Akal Panthak Morcha members cry foul.

Kashmir Sikh community has opened gurdwaras for tourists

Gurudwaras in Srinagar, Baramulla, Gulmarg, and several other towns are offering free shelter and langar to anyone in need, especially those who feel unsafe in hotels or public spaces.

Did arms training, wrote ‘constitution of Khalistan’—past interviews of Badal’s attacker Chaura

Ex-militant Narain Singh Chaura has given several interviews in which he talks about Sikh community, his ‘Akal Federation’ and ‘Constitution of Khalistan’, among other things.

How SGPC, the ‘mini parliament of Sikhs’, conducts elections & its inextricable link to Punjab politics

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has not held an election in 13 years. Last date for voter registration was earlier this month extended for the 6th time, till 15 December.

From Maharaja Ranjit Singh to Sukhbir Badal, who are ‘tankhaiyas’ & how they atone for sins

Akali chief has joined long list of people declared ‘sinners’ by Akal Takht. They are expected to accept humbling punishments; some who refused to repent have been excommunicated.

Kangana’s ‘Emergency’ film sparks row in Punjab. Akalis, SGPC call it anti-Sikh, BJP washes hands of it

Sikh hardliner & MP Sarabjit Singh Khalsa was first to speak against film after its trailer was launched. One of main objections has been portrayal of Bhindranwale.

On Camera

What ambassador Xu Feihong expects from youth in China and India

China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.