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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt announces inclusion of Sikh martyrdom elective course in state curriculum
Amritsar: To mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of 'Hind Di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Maharashtra govt has announced the inclusion of an elective course on 'Sikh Martyrdom' in the state curriculum, the chief of Damdami Takshal, Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, said on Thursday. "This initiative by Maharashtra govt holds immense importance. The course is being prepared by a team of scholars from Mumbai University," he said. Sikh martyrs between 1500 and 1765 will be part of the syllabus, say sources. Khalsa, who is also president of Saints' Society, the Sikh community of Maharashtra, along with the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and an 11-member Sikh Coordination Committee, had appealed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to include the sacrifices of Sikh Gurus and martyrs in the education curriculum. "The request has been accepted, and the course will now be introduced in the curricula of schools, colleges, and universities across Maharashtra," he said. Baba Harnam Singh said that Mumbai University vice-chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni supports the proposal of the Maharashtra Sikh community and Sahitya Academy. He emphasized that this initiative will not only honor the legacy of the Sikh Gurus and martyrs but also serve as a milestone in passing on India's pluralistic history to the younger generations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience next-level CPAP comfort with Resmed AirSense 11 ResMed Enquire Now Undo Baba Harnam Singh said that the syllabus for this elective course is being designed by a team of scholars under the guidance of the Guru Gobind Singh Chair. The university has also announced its plan to establish a full-fledged Punjabi department at its Kalina Campus, which will serve as a centre for academic research on the Gurmukhi script, Punjabi language, literature, and history, he said. MSID:: 123023797 413 |
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt includes Sikh martyrdom as elective course in state curriculum
Amritsar: To mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of 'Hind Di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Maharashtra govt has announced inclusion of an elective course on 'Sikh Martyrdom' in the state curriculum, chief of Damdami Takshal, Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa, said on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This initiative by Maharashtra govt holds immense importance. The course is being prepared by a team of scholars from Mumbai University," he said. Sikh martyrs between 1500 and 1765 will be part of the syllabus, say sources. Baba Harnam Singh, who is also president of Saints' Society, the Sikh community of Maharashtra, along with the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and an 11-member Sikh Coordination Committee, had appealed to CM Devendra Fadnavis to include the sacrifices of Sikh Gurus and martyrs in the curriculum. "The request has been accepted, and the course will now be introduced in curricula of schools, colleges and universities across Maharashtra," he said. Baba Harnam Singh said Mumbai University vice-chancellor Prof Ravindra Kulkarni supported the proposal. He emphasised that the initiative would not only honour the legacy of Sikh Gurus and martyrs but also serve as a milestone in passing on India's pluralistic history to younger generations. Baba Harnam Singh said the syllabus for this elective course was being designed by a team of scholars under the guidance of the Guru Gobind Singh Chair. The university has also announced its plan to establish a full-fledged Punjabi department at its Kalina Campus, which will serve as a centre for academic research on Gurmukhi script, Punjabi language, literature, and history.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From Gurmukhi to Braille: Patiala University joins dots, launches inclusive tool for visually impaired readers
PATIALA: A technology developed by a research team at Punjabi University here enables the conversion of Punjabi texts into Braille, empowering visually impaired individuals to access written content in their native language. The system, developed by Charanjeev Singh Saroya from the department of computer science and engineering under the guidance of Dr Kawaljit Singh, integrates advanced features such as Gurmukhi-to-Braille transcription, automatic font conversion, an extensive linguistic corpus, and text-to-speech functionality. "The primary goal is to provide a seamless digital pathway for visually impaired individuals to engage with information in their mother tongue," said Kawaljit Singh, while highlighting the transformative potential of the technology. Kawaljit Singh described the technology as a revolutionary step towards making knowledge accessible to the visually impaired in Punjabi. By enabling swift and accurate conversion of Gurmukhi script into Braille, this innovation promotes self-reliance and enhances the quality of life for its users, he added. Elaborating on the system's capabilities, Charanjeev Saroya noted the ability to instantly convert Punjabi text into Grade-1 and Grade-2 Braille with exceptional precision - 99.9% accuracy for Grade-1 and 99.7% for Grade-2. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empieza a ganar un segundo sueldo con Mercado Libre CFD Actualidad-CL Más información Undo Grade-1 Braille involves character-by-character transcription, where each Punjabi letter is mapped to a corresponding Braille symbol. For Grade-2 Braille, sophisticated coding patterns enhance efficiency, catering to more complex linguistic structures. The system accepts Unicode-based text inputs and delivers Braille output in BRF (Braille Ready Format) or text format, compatible with screen readers and Braille printers. "This system will not only convert Gurmukhi into Braille, but it will work beyond this through the process called contraction, which will make the transcribed text less voluminous," said a researcher associated with the project.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diljit Dosanjh says Cartier stole the necklace of Maharaja of Patliala; gets emotional talking about Punjab amidst controversy surrounding Hania Aamir's casting in 'Sardaarji 3'
Diljit Dosanjh has been in the news lately after he dropped the trailer of 'Sardaarji 3' as the actor was trolled for working with Hania Aamir. The singer turned actor is just releasing his film overseas now and now in India. Meanwhile, Diljit has been making some noise globally. He was also seen at the Met Gala this year and has a lot of fan following overseas. At the Met Gala, he wore a special cape with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script on it. The idea touched him so deeply that he cried. 'It wasn't about me going to the Met Gala,' he said. 'It was Punjab going there. It was the turban being seen and respected.' He also shared a funny yet emotional story about the necklace he wore. He had asked Cartier for the original necklace once worn by the Maharaja of Patiala—because, as he said, 'It was ours, and they took it.' When Cartier said it was on display elsewhere, he had a replica made. Still, the meaning behind it mattered more than the real thing. Diljit doesn't pretend to be doing anything noble. 'I'm not doing anything for Punjab,' he said honestly. 'I'm just doing my work. If it helps others, that's great. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like LG, KT, SK 모든 통신사 개통당일 현금 100만원 당일 지급! 똑똑하게 돌려받자! 인싸통 더 알아보기 Undo But I'm doing it for myself. I'm actually very selfish.' He also spoke about the criticism he gets for always talking about Punjab and not India. To that, he said, 'I can only speak from my heart. I was born in Punjab. I am Punjabi. That's just who I am.' He believes we all have little control over life. 'We don't even control our own breath,' he said. 'If someone hates me, maybe there's still something in me that deserves hate. One day, if I become a better person, maybe the hate will stop. ' Diljit added that while Punjab has rich culture and produces amazing talent, it has also gone through pain. 'Maybe it's blessed,' he said quietly. 'Maybe it's also cursed," he added.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Diljit Dosanjh reveals how Shakira helped him to sneak in kirpan at Met Gala: ‘If we get caught, we both will…'
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh made a splash at Met Gala 2025. At his debut appearance, Diljit exuded regal vibes in his Maharaja-inspired look. Talking about it, he revealed how he managed to sneak in his kirpan at the event with some help from Shakira who had no clue about his plan. He also recalled the moment when he broke down when he envisioned his Met Gala outfit which represented his homeland. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh said he knew that all eyes would be on him at the event. 'I knew it jab main jaaunga toh koi aur nahi dikhega. Chahe voh mujhe kum dikhaayen lekin jab main jaaungi toh koi nhi dikhega (When I go there no one will have eyes on anyone else. Even if they show me less, but when I go no one else will be visible). I always had this belief that when I go, I'll look like a king. When I went to the Cartier showroom, I asked them, 'Will you give me that necklace? It belonged to us, and you just took it.' They had promised me then, but it was stuck in an exhibition, so it couldn't be sent. I cried when I thought of my look—that I would wear an outfit with the Punjab flag on my back and Gurmukhi script written on it. That was a very big thought for me. It wasn't important that I go there, it was important that Punjab goes there, that the turban goes there. That thought alone made me cry,' he said. Diljit also revealed how he somehow managed to carry a kirpan, the ceremonial dagger which is a part of his religious belief. It was Shakira who unknowingly helped with her huge outfit to match this year's theme. Diljit recalled how he was denied permission to carry the kirpan to the Met Gala. However, he said he sought permission to at least click photos with his kirpan backstage. He added that, in the rush of the moment, he unintentionally ended up carrying it in the car. As he arrived at the event, Diljit knew he might be asked to hand it over. He said he was prepared to do so, but only if someone requested it. The Good Newwz added, "Shakira was ahead of me, and her dress had a lot of metal pins and such. No one wanted to go behind her because she's a big star, but I thought it was okay because she was in my group. So when she was going through the metal detector, it had to beep because of all the metal on her dress, and I had the Kirpan in my hand, so I just walked through with her. I thought, 'If we get caught, we both will; if not, then not.' I had the Kirpan under my cape. They checked Shakira but didn't check me." At Met Gala 2025, Diljit Dosanjh paid tribute to his Punjabi roots, decked up in a royal look with modern flair. Styled by designer Prabal Gurung, Diljit wore an ivory sherwani paired with an opulent embroidered cape. His cape featured a map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script, symbolising cultural pride, while the sherwani was detailed with lotus motifs and peacocks on its ornate belt. He completed the opulent look with a turban, a ceremonial sword, and eye-catching accessories.
