Author: Karishma Sharma
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed the ghumatis or kiosk minars that the Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal had erected at the martyrdom site of Baba Deep Singh on the Golden Temple premises amid ongoing renovation works. The incident has raised questions about the functioning of the SGPC, whose primary responsibility is the management of gurdwaras. Sources said the ‘kiosk minars’, as they are architecturally referred to, were removed in a hurry as soon as they came to the committee’s notice. In a recent interview, manager Bhagwant Singh Dhangera said the kiosk minars were removed as they were not…
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, May 12, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the longest format of the game. The 36-year-old made the announcement ahead of India’s five-match Test series against England, which begins on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. He shared the news through a statement on his Instagram account. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” Kohli wrote.…
The Babbar family found itself in the spotlight earlier this year when Prateik Smita Patil got married to Priya Banerjee and did not invite his father, actor-politician Raj Babbar, to the ceremony. Now, Prateik has opened up about the reason behind this decision and apologised. During a recent interview, Prateik looked back at his decision not to call his father, Raj Babbar and the Babbar family to his wedding. He got married to Priya Banerjee on February 14 this year in Mumbai. Prateik set the record straight about his family dynamics at his wedding celebrations. He clarified that his father,…
Diljit Dosanjh served and how at his Met Gala debut. The Punjabi hitmaker walked the blue carpet at the prestigious fashion event in New York, representing his culture and roots in a Prabal Gurung ensemble. The singer has received praise for merging his Punjabi heritage with the Black Dandyism theme of the gala, and many noted his look paid homage to the Maharaja of Patiala. Diljit’s team revealed that they wanted the homage to hit closer by actually wearing the Maharaja’s personal jewellery, but were denied Dressed like a Maharaja, Diljit made heads turn in a custom Prabal Gurung outfit.…
Punjabi lyricist Gursewak Singh Brar passed away in a tragic road accident in Kotakpura, Punjab. He was 47. It all happened while he was returning to his village, Muktsar on Sunday at 8:45 p.m. and his bike collided with a truck. According to reports, he died on the spot. The police are investigation into the matter on the basis of the information recived from Gursewak’s family. The body was sent for the postportem at Faridkot’s Guru Gobind Medical College. He is survived by his father, wife and a son. Reportedly, he was the only bread earner in the family. May…
Punjabi singer Rami Randhawa’s daughter, Guneet Kaur Randhawa has unfortunately passed away. The unfortunate news was shared by him on his social media with a heartbreaking video that featured his little one’s pictures. In addition to this, it also showed the funeral clip of his daughter. ਧੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਵੱਸਣ ਘਰ-ਬਾਰ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਵਾਲਿਓ, ਧੀਆਂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਵਿਹੜੇ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਿੰਗਾਰ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਵਾਲਿਓ । “ਸਾਡੀ ਸਿਆਣੀ ਫੁੱਲਾਂ ਵਰਗੀ ਧੀ ਗੁਨੀਤ ਕੋਰ (ਗੀਤ ਰੰਧਾਵਾ) ਸਾਡੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀ ਰਹੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡਾ ਦੁੱਖ ਧੀ ਦਾ ਤੁਰ ਜਾਣਾ ਸਾਰੇ ਲੋਕਾ ਨੂੰ ਅਪੀਲ ਕਰਦਾ ਧੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਿਆ ਕਰੋ ਘਰ ਦੀ ਰੂਹ ਹੁੰਦੀਆ ਨੇ ਧੀਆਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰ…
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made quite the fashion statement as he paid homage to his roots during his Met Gala 2025 debut. The actor star gave the world a glimpse of Punjabi royalty as he walked the blue carpet on fashion’s biggest night. Styled by designer Prabal Gurung, Diljit stepped out of New York’s Carlyle Hotel dressed in an all-white ensemble with gold detailing. Rocking a turban, the star wore a Punjabi suit paired with a traditional drape with a verse in Punjabi embroidered on his back. His regal look was elevated with ornate jewellery and a symbolic sword case…
Popular Punjabi actor Raghveer Boli, known for his roles in movies like Galwakdi, Asees and more, has recently purchased a brand-new Mahindra SUV. The actor took to his social media handle and shared a series of pictures as he received the delivery with his family members, including his mother. The post was accompanied by a caption that read, “ਪਾਪਾ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਸਾਈਕਲ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਰਤ ਕਮਾਈ ਚੋਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਘਰ ਦਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਾਧਨ 🙏🏻 ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਸਭ ਦੇ ਸੁਪਨੇ ਪੂਰੇ , ਸੁਪਨੇ ਦੇਖਣੇ ਚਾਹੀਂਦੇ ਆ ਤੇ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਪੂਰੇ ਵੀ ਕਰਦਾ 🙏🏻 ਬੱਸ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਪ ਤੇ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਉੱਪਰ ਭਰੋਸਾ ਰੱਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਂਦਾ ।…
As the nation continues to mourn the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, renowned rapper Badshah has shown solidarity by canceling his scheduled release. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including tourists and locals, has sparked outrage and deep sorrow across the country. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Badshah addressed the gravity of the situation and stood with the nation in grief. Sharing a black screen with a powerful message, Badshah wrote: “Our hearts are shaken at the heartbreaking attack on civilians in Pahalgam. We stand in deep solidarity with the families affected and with the entire…
The horrifying terror attack of Pahalgam has shaken the entire nation.The attack took place in a popular Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, when a few terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing 26 and injuring many others. The incident, which is considered one of the worst attacks on civilians in Kashmir, has got the entire nation to come together in solidarity. Meanwhile, several Pollywood celebrities including Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon, Babbu Maan and more also took to their respective social media handles to mourn the loss. Take a quick look View this post on Instagram A post…