Author Archives: Guest Writer

Nagar kirtan taken out on Gurpurb eve

Amritsar,Punjab: Scores of Sikh devotees today took part in a nagar kirtan to mark the 347th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. The procession started from Akal Takht at 12 noon and was led by the Panj Pyaras. Various Sikh groups, ...

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The still warm embers of Operation Blue Star

Amritsar,Punjab: The government is both unable and unwilling to prevent radical organisations from exploiting the continuing anger over the storming of the Golden Temple Every year when it happens, the country sits up with concern. In Punjab though, the death ...

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On sets, an animation film on Sikh Guru’s sons

Amritsar,Punjab: In a big budget animation film, Bollywood director Harry Baweja is set to direct Char Sahibzade — a film on the lives of the four sons of tenth Sikh master Guru Gobind Singh. A three-and-a-half minute trailer of the film, ...

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Religious warriors

New Delhi: A member of the Nihang, a traditional armed Sikh order, poses for a photo in his 300 metre turban during a festival in Amritsar, India. The warrior was yesterday pictured celebrating the Maghi Mela festival at the city’s ...

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