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5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
" Bas Jeetna Hai": Shreyas Iyer's Mother, Sister Share Heartfelt Wishes For PBKS Ahead Of Final vs RCB
The highly anticipated day has finally arrived as Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to face each other in the IPL 2025 final match on Tuesday in Ahmedabad. Both the teams had memorable outings in the league and they finished in the top two. In the previous meeting in the Qualifier 1 match, RCB one-sidedly clinched an eight-wicket win over PBKS and reached the finals. However, Shreyas Iyer and co too put up a dominating show against Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 and marched into the final. Ahead of the high voltage grand finale clash, skipper Shreyas Iyer's mother and sister extended their heartfelt wishes for PBKS as they reached the final for the first time since 2014. In a video posted by Punjab Kings on X (formerly Twitter), the mother-daughter duo began by saying "Chardi Kala" - a message which spreads positivity and high spirits. 𝘽𝙖𝙨 𝙅𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙣𝙖 𝙃𝙖𝙞! #RCBvPBKS #PunjabKings #IPL2025 #BasJeetnaHai — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 2, 2025 "Thank you to all the Punjab fans for supporting us since day one. We are very, very grateful. To the team - all the very best for tomorrow. And we are incredibly proud of each one of you. Tomorrow is our day. Just go out there and lift the cup. And we are super excited for tomorrow," Shreyas' sister said in the video. The message ended with his mother saying, "All the best, everyone. Bas jeetna hai. (Just win it)." Virat Kohli 's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay hands on an IPL Trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings when the 18th season finale of the world's biggest T20 league. The summit clash in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium could witness a thousands of fans donning jersey No.18 to support Kohli, who is in an IPL final for a fourth time overall.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
THE LOWDOWN: How the Golden Temple defied invaders from the north
News: The Indian Army has denied deploying air defence systems inside the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar during the hostilities with Pakistan amid Operation Sindoor after reports claimed rare coordination with shrine The Sikh gurus built the Harmandar Sahib as a citadel of faith in the middle of a pond of immortality (ambar sar). Its four gates opened out in four directions like outstretched arms, inviting people of all faiths, ready to embrace anyone drawn to its spiritual Despite its message of harmony, the temple was targeted by invaders who desecrated and destroyed it. But the Sikhs rebuilt it many times, portraying their indomitable spirit and Chardi Kala - the positive and buoyant attitude of the community towards life. The Legend of Bhai Mehtab SinghIn 1740, the Muslim governor of Lahore made Massa Ranghar, a Rajput-Muslim from Mandiali village, the kotwal of Amritsar. A bigot who derived pleasure from insulting the faith of others, Ranghar turned the shrine into a place of entertainment and hearing the news of the dishonour to the shrine, Mehtab Singh, a Bhangu Sikh who was camping in Jaipur, the capital of the Kachawaha Rajput rulers of Amber, galloped to Amritsar with the vow of beheading Ranghar. Bhai Sukha Singh, another Sikh warrior, joined him on the as Mughal tax collectors and carrying two sacks of broken pieces of earthen pots, which they passed off as coins, the Sikhs entered the shrine by duping the was in a room along the courtyard, intoxicated to the point of insanity by drink and opium. Before his addled brain could perceive the threat, Mehtab Singh beheaded Ranghar with one swift motion of his sword and rode out with his head on a pike, thus turning into a legend for the act is immortalised in the writings of Sikh historian Ratan Singh, the grandson of Mehtab Singh:Both the Singhs finally reached the central spot,Where the musicians were playing on the out his sword from its sheath beneath his dress,Mehtab Singh lunged it courageously at Mass Ranghar's chopped off Massa Ranghar's head as easily,As one plucks a pumpkin from a creeper.(Prachin Panth Prakash: Ratan Singh Bhangu)Later, Mehtab Singh presented himself voluntarily before the Nawab of Lahore and embraced from AfghanistanIn 1755-56, bands of Sikhs waylaid the retreating caravans of the Afghan marauder Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Sikh jathas plundered their loot from Delhi and Mathura and retreated into the countryside of Punjab. In retaliation, Abdali's son Prince Taimur attacked Amritsar, razed Ram Rauni, a Sikh fort, and occupied the Harmandar Sahib. On Taimur's instructions, the Afghans emptied the holy sarovar of the sacred water and filled it with by the desecration of the holy shrine, a band of Sikh warriors of the Shaheedan Misl attacked the Afghan army and fought valiantly. One of the legends of the battle, Baba Deep Singh, fought the Afghans with a sword in one hand and his severed head in the GhulugharaHistorians argue Abdali was a great commander but incapable of building an empire. He seemed to exist "for the sake of losing and recovering provinces," writes Joseph Davey Cunningham (A History of the Sikhs).At the end of 1762, Abdali. In a rapid march from Lahore through Ludhiana, he attacked the Sikhs and defeated them decisively. The Sikhs are said to have lost 10,000-30,000 men in this battle, called the Vadda Ghulughara (the great massacre).The Afghans attacked the Harmandar Sahib again. He filled up the complex with gunpowder and blew it up, symbolically having destroyed the entire faith."The Sikhs were not cast down; they received daily accessions to their numbers; a vague feeling that they were a people had arisen among them; all were bent on revenge, and their leaders were ambitious of dominion and of fame. Their first efforts were directed against the Pathan colony of Kasur... They next marched towards Sirhind... Zain Khan, the Afghan governor, gave battle to the true or probable number of 40,000 Sikhs in the month of December 1763, but he was defeated and slain, and the plains of Sirhind, from the Sutlej to the Jumna, were occupied by the victors without further opposition," writes repulsed Abdali once and for all, the Sikhs rebuilt the temple. It reached the pinnacle of its glory when Maharaja Ranjit Singh decorated its walls with gold leaf, giving it the current identity and fame as the Golden 1984, the temple witnessed another battle, this time between Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's fighters and the Indian again, the Sikhs rallied to restore the temple, reviving its glory that continues to inspire the brave and the Reel
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi Minister Manjinder Sirsa slams Dhruv Rathee over Sikh history video; DSGMC files complaint
Delhi Cabinet Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday slammed YouTuber Dhruv Rathee for his recent video on Sikh history, terming it a "disrespectful" and "an attempt at distorting the legacy of Sikh gurus and martyrs". Rathee's AI-generated video titled "The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" has been condemned by various quarters, including the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that said Sikh gurus should not be represented in human form or in films. The SGPC and the SAD demanded an immediate takedown of the video which features artificial intelligence-generated images of Guru Gobind Singh and his four sons known as 'Sahibzadas'. They also sought strictest action by the government in the matter. Reacting to the video, Sirsa, in a post on X, said, "I strongly condemn Dhruv Rathee's recent video that is not only factually flawed but blatantly disrespectful to Sikh history and sentiments." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "Showing Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji crying as a child is an insult to the spirit of Sikhism, which stands for fearlessness, resilience, and Chardi Kala." The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, urging authorities to take action against Rathee and review his YouTube account. Live Events DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka stated that the video not only distorts facts about the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji but also features AI-generated visuals of Sikh gurus which is strictly prohibited in Sikhism. In the complaint, the DSGMC said, "Such unauthorised portrayals are a grave violation of Sikh religious principles and demonstrate a blatant disregard for our spiritual values. Presenting half-truths under the guise of historical storytelling misguides the public and offends the sentiments of millions." The committee said Rathee's influential YouTube channel, with over 10 million followers, has the potential of spreading misinformation widely, and urged the law enforcement agency to treat the matter with due urgency.
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Canada elections: Jagmeet Singh, once Trudeau's kingmaker, quits as NDP leader after rout
Jagmeet Singh, the first person of an ethnic minority to lead a major political party in Canada, announced his resignation as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) late Monday night after a humiliating electoral wipeout that saw his party lose more than two-thirds of its seats — and its official status in Parliament. Fighting back tears on stage at his Burnaby, British Columbia headquarters, Singh conceded not only personal defeat in his own riding of Burnaby Central, where he was trailing in third place, but also a broader rout for the party he had once hoped to lead to power. 'Obviously I know tonight is a disappointing night for New Democrats,' Singh said in his concession speech. 'We had really good candidates that lost tonight. I know how hard you worked. I spent time with you. You're amazing. I am so sorry you are not going to be able to represent your communities.' The 46-year-old Sikh leader confirmed that he would step down as soon as an interim head is appointed. 'It's been the honour of my life to represent the people of Burnaby Central,' he said. 'Tonight they chose a new member of Parliament and I wish them well.' In a tweet later, Singh reiterated his commitment to optimism despite the loss. 'I know this night is disappointing for New Democrats. But we are only defeated when we believe those that tell us we can never dream of a better Canada,' he posted, invoking 'Chardi Kala', the Sikh concept of maintaining high spirits in adversity. I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I KNOW that we will always choose hope over fear. — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025 Just two years ago, Singh was the powerbroker in Canadian politics — the kingmaker propping up former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government. But his decision to pull support from the Liberals in September 2024, amid a rising Conservative tide, failed to translate into electoral gains. Instead, it left the NDP exposed and adrift. 'They cannot be change, they cannot restore the hope, they cannot stop the Conservatives. But we can,' Singh had declared in a dramatic video message when ending the alliance. But that confidence was quickly overtaken by plunging poll numbers. The New Democrats began the year polling at 19 per cent, but by the time the campaign launched in March, support had halved. Singh's early pledge to become Canada's next prime minister faded within weeks, as he publicly admitted that voters were turning elsewhere. By Tuesday morning, the NDP was projected to hold just a handful of seats — far short of the 12 required to maintain official party status in the House of Commons. In Ontario, the party was poised to be wiped out entirely, losing all five of its seats. In Manitoba, only one candidate was projected to retain the seat, while high-profile MPs trailed behind. Only three ridings showed signs of life, who were leading in their respective constituencies. Singh first entered Parliament via a 2019 byelection in Burnaby South and was re-elected twice before the riding was redrawn as Burnaby Central. New Democrats built this country. We have built the best of Canada. And we aren't going anywhere. — Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 29, 2025 Despite the crushing loss, Singh closed his tweet with defiance and hope: 'New Democrats built this country. We have built the best of Canada. And we aren't going anywhere.'
India Today
29-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Jagmeet Singh loses Canada polls, resigns as NDP leader: Disappointed but hopeful
Jagmeet Singh, a pro-Khalistani Sikh leader in Canada, has resigned as the head of his New Democratic Party (NDP) after a crushing defeat in the general election, losing his own seat and leaving the party likely reduced to a single-digit seat the polls closed in Canada, Singh conceded defeat in his British Columbia riding of Burnaby Central, and the party is at risk of losing its official status, according to Canadian Mark Carney's Liberal Party projected to win the election with over 160 seats, the NDP was reduced to just seven seats out of the 343 contested, securing only 2 per cent of the vote share. In the previous election, the New Democrats had won 24 seats. "I am disappointed that we could not win more seats. But I am not disappointed in our movement. I am hopeful for our Party. I KNOW that we will always choose hope over fear," the 46-year-old leader responded to the defeat and stepped down as the party chief after eight years in said, "But we are only defeated when we believe those that tell us we can never dream of a better Canada. I've often spoken of a lesson my mother shared with me: the Sikh teaching of Chardi Kala. It means 'rising spirits'. Optimism over struggle. This is the spirit I carry tonight," he Singh has been a vocal supporter of Khalistani politics, with his views often aligning with the objectives of the Khalistani movement, which seeks to establish a separate Sikh state in India. As India-Canada relations deteriorated following Ottawa's allegations of New Delhi's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Singh emerged as a prominent figure backing former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Liberals relied on Singh's NDP to remain in power for four years. However, last September, the NDP became the last of Canada's three main opposition parties to break with Trudeau, with Singh accusing him of caving in to corporate who was running his third federal election campaign, was the first ethnic minority politician to lead a major federal party in Watch IN THIS STORY#Canada
