Author: Karishma Sharma
The University of Mumbai will start a full-fledged Department of Punjabi at its Kalina Campus. The announcement was made by Ravindra. Kulkarni, vice-chancellor of the University, in a communication to the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy. The syllabus for this course has been prepared by a team of scholars in active consultation with the Guru Gobind Singh Chair, which is operational at the university. The proposed Punjabi department will serve as a centre for excellence in the promotion of the Gurmukhi script, the language, and deeper academic engagement with Sikh literature, history, and traditions. The university said that the project…
Popular Punjabi actress Payal Rajput’s father, Vimal Kumar Rajput, has passed away. He took his last breath on July 28, 2025, at the age of 68 after battling cancer. The unfortunate news of her father’s demise was shared by the actress on her social media handle with an emotional note. She wrote, Actress Payal Rajput’s father, Vimal Kumar Rajput (68), passed away on the evening of July 28 in Hyderabad due to age-related health issues. The final rites will be performed today in New Delhi. Payal shared an emotional message via Instagram: “Though you’re no longer by my side, your…
When Rajiv was asked about how important it is for an actor or comedian to be able to take a joke on himself, he recalled an instance about how this very thought process ended up hampering his career. He spoke about his time on the show Comedy Circus, where he was paired with child artist Saloni Daini. Since Saloni was a kid at the time, Rajiv didn’t find it appropriate to make fun of her and instead asked Saloni to only take jibes at him. While the audience laughed at Saloni’s jokes, they started perceiving Rajiv in a certain light,…
A heartwarming video from the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, is capturing the attention of internet users, showing a beautiful cultural crossover between India and Japan. In the video, a Punjabi singer takes the stage to perform Daler Mehndi’s Tunak Tunak Tun, accompanied by vibrant traditional dancers. But what truly stood out was the reaction of the Japanese audience — composed, respectful and deeply charming. As the energetic performance unfolded, the audience responded in a characteristically gentle manner, offering polite head bobs and soft claps in rhythm with the music. The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a…
Singer and performer Bir Singh has issued an apology to the Akal Takht over the dance performance during the programme commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur, held in Srinagar on Thursday. Singer and performer Bir Singh has issued an apology to the Akal Takht over the dance performance during the programme commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur, held in Srinagar on Thursday. While the director of the Language Department was not available for comments, he issued a copy of the invite shared with Punjabi sufi singer Bir Singh, in which it was mentioned that…
In a shocking turn of events, Punjabi singer and lyricist Gill Manuke was arrested by Mohali police after allegedly brandishing a pistol and issuing threats during a verbal altercation at a gym in Mohali. The incident reportedly stemmed from a routine disagreement with another gym-goer. Bystanders captured the incident on video, which subsequently went viral. This footage prompted swift intervention by authorities. He has since been booked under charges related to threatening behavior and possession of a weapon in public. Gill Manuke is expected to appear in court for further proceedings. For the unversed, Gill Manuke is known for songs…
Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu has publicly confirmed that he is receiving death threats. He shared the alarming news during a live performance on his Europe tour, describing the emotional and personal impact of these threats. Recently, a video has taken the internet by storm from Sidhu’s show in Italy that was held on July 26, 2025. In the viral clip, the singer emotionally revealed that he receives threats daily. One individual from Barnala allegedly threatened to “break his legs.” He stated that due to this fear, he avoids meeting people, which has upset some fans. He began openly speaking about…
The infamous war battle between Badshah and Yo Yo Honey Singh doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. Their war of words started with credits for the lyrics of superhit track, Brown Rang from music album, International Villagers. Now, most recently, a fan posted Yo Yo Honey Singh’s photo applauding his physical transformation. The picture was captioned, “What did he eat?” Not missing the chance to take a dig, the Mercy singer wrote, “Credits.” As one can expect, the post went viral on the internet, with fans reacting to it.
A new face is creating quite a buzz in Bollywood these days — Aneet Padda. This 22-year-old actress, originally is riding high on success after the release of her romantic film, Saiyaara opposite Ahaan Panday. While the chemistry of this fresh pair is already capturing fans’ attention, a section of users have been wondering about who this new gorgeous girl is. So, for the unversed, Aneet Padda hails from Amritsar, Punjab, and has connections to Delhi. She is being hailed as a national crush for her striking beauty. She pursued her degree in Humanities at the prestigious Jesus and Mary…
Singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria, who was allegedly shot at on the Southern Peripheral Road in Sector 71 of Haryana’s Gurugram, has opened up about the incident and shared how it happened. Speaking to ANI, he shared, “14 July ko mai Fazilpur apne office se nikla tha ghar ke liye nikla tha (On the 14th, I left Fazilpur for home). Aur by chance kayi baar mai akele hota hu uss din bhi akela tha aur uss din mere upar gaon ke peeche vaale road par Sector Ekhatar par goliyan chali jo ek white gaadi mein aaye the (And by chance…