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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Priyanka warned me, I'm playing with fire: Rahul Gandhi, says not afraid of cowards, I'll continue
Priyanka warned me, I'm playing with fire: Rahul Gandhi, says not afraid of cowards, I'll continue Rahul Gandhi's full speech: 'Call Donald Trump a liar...', LoP dares PM Modi on US' Op Sindoor claim Rahul Gandhi's full speech: 'Call Donald Trump a liar...', LoP dares PM Modi on US' Op Sindoor claim 'You spoke a lot about Gaza, but..', Anurag Thakur mocks Rahul Gandhi's silence over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh 'Indira had political will, PM Modi doesn't': Rahul Gandhi rips into Govt's Op Sindoor strategy 'Indira had political will, PM Modi doesn't': Rahul Gandhi rips into Govt's Op Sindoor strategy Rahul Gandhi vs BJP on 'Turban' and 'Kada': 'Only time Sikhs felt existential threat...', says Hardeep Puri 'Silence me, but I'll keep speaking for Dalits': Rahul Gandhi after another mic glitch incident
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Sikh religious symbols permitted during exams': Rajasthan govt after ‘anger' in community
Following 'anger in the Sikh community' after a baptised Sikh student was allegedly denied entry to the Rajasthan High Court Civil Judge recruitment exam while wearing a kirpan, the Rajasthan government has reiterated that Sikh students be allowed entry to competitive examinations while wearing their religious symbols. Citing a December 2019 circular issued by former Congress government under Ashok Gehlot, the Bhajan Lal Sharma government has said that 'the candidates of Sikh religion should be allowed to appear in the examination wearing religious symbols like Kada, Kirpan and Pagdi etc. in various competitive examinations conducted by Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Rajasthan Staff Selection Board and other departments such as Technical and Higher Education, Medical Education, School Education, Director General of Police, etc.' The government has said that general instructions can be issued to the candidates of Sikh religion to report to the examination centre an hour before the examination. But, 'if during screening, any Sikh candidate is found carrying any suspicious device within the mentioned religious symbols, then they should not be allowed to take it in the examination hall'. On Sunday, candidate Gurpreet Kaur, a native of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, had made a video outside the exam centre in Jaipur claiming that she was denied entry because she was wearing articles of Sikh faith. This had led to criticism from various quarters, including from Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, the Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. 'This is a serious violation of the Indian Constitution and religious discrimination against Sikhs,' Gargaj had said. He cited Article 25, Explanation I of the Constitution, which affirms the right of Sikhs to wear the kirpan as part of their religious practice. The Jathedar noted that a similar incident took place during last year's recruitment process in Jaipur and Jodhpur, and said written communication from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and other Sikh organisations had already been sent to the Rajasthan government. 'Despite that, the same injustice is being repeated,' he had said. The Rajasthan State Minority Commission had also sent a letter to the concerned officials after the latest incident, while citing some other similar incidents. The directive by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Bhaskar A Sawant states: 'Due to the non-effective compliance of the [2019] circular, such incidents have taken place and there is anger in the Sikh community'. The latest directive also cites the 2019 circular on the Freedom of Religion as enshrined in the Indian Constitution and a Delhi High Court order to allow carrying of religious symbols in examination halls. BJP's Sadulshahar MLA Gurveer Singh said: 'We acknowledge and thank Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma ji for addressing this vital issue with clarity and sensitivity. Now the onus is on Sikh students to uphold the sanctity and morality of the symbols'.
Fashion Value Chain
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Zen Diamond's Elegant Father's Day Edit for Legacy Icons
Trends may shift, but legacy endures. This Father's Day, Zen Diamond presents a sophisticated edit of men's accessories that honour strength, wisdom, and quiet charisma. From meticulously designed timepieces to diamond-accented chains, each piece captures not just elegance, but the spirit of a man who leads by example. Celebrate the father figure in your life with six timeless gifts that reflect his character, his journey, and the values he passes on. 1. Signature Diamond Pen – Power in Every Stroke Crafted with precision and poise, this pen is more than a writing tool — it's a symbol of intellect, influence, and inner strength, subtly encrusted with a diamond for a refined statement. 2. The Diamond-Tied Classic – Understated Sophistication Zen Diamond reinvents the tie pin with a brilliant-cut diamond anchoring each piece. Elevate his formalwear with this modern tribute to classic elegance. 3. Perfumes of Distinction – His Signature in a Scent From Sapphire to Prive, each fragrance is composed with nuance, blending masculine notes into a lingering, luxurious aura—perfectly capturing the facets of his personality. 4. The Pocket Watch – A Gentleman's Keepsake A refined nod to tradition, this vintage-style pocket watch features a discreetly embedded diamond, balancing craftsmanship with heritage. 5. Statement Kada – Masculinity in Motion Sculpted in polished metal and adorned with diamonds, Zen Diamond's Kada is for the man who values culture, strength, and elevated simplicity. 6. Bold Chain – Elegance in Every Link A sleek men's chain in dual-tone rose gold and platinum finishes, this piece fuses bold design with timeless elegance, punctuated by a single diamond for extra finesse. This year, go beyond the expected. Honour your father with a gift that's not just stylish—but meaningful. Zen Diamond's curated collection blends modern design with enduring values, creating heirlooms for men who lead with quiet power and lasting impact.
CNA
26-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - A different start: How fresh grads are choosing to set up their own business
CNA938 Rewind Play A growing number of fresh graduates in Singapore are ditching the 9-5 and choosing entrepreneurship as their first foray into working life. Andrea Heng and Susan Ng examine why and how they will use their experience to chart their future, with 25-year-old Melissa Anne Lim, Founder and Director of Echo House, a cafe in Kada.
The Star
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Unity govt not threatened by 14 BN + 14 PH strategy in Melaka polls, says Khalid
KOTA BHARU: The proposal of 14 Barisan Nasional + 14 Pakatan Harapan strategy in the upcoming Melaka state election will not threaten the Unity Government, said Parti Amanah Negara communications director Khalid Abdul Samad. However, he said the strategy has not yet been finalised and a decision would only be made after all component parties held discussions and negotiations. "In this Unity Government, we will often hear such calls, which is just normal but in the end we will sit down and discuss and negotiate together if there is any need for that. "Although we are facing the Melaka PRN separately, the seat negotiations will be done for the entire country, even though other areas have not yet to hold elections, but when we negotiate, it will involve the entire country," he said. He told reporters after the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) chairman's morning assembly with staff at Kada headquarters, here on Sunday (May 11). Earlier, the media reported that various parties rejected the DAP proposal which appeared a Chinese-language newspaper report titled '9 DAP Melaka Branches approve the resolution of a 14 BN + 14 PH strategy' in the upcoming Melaka state elections. On Saturday (May 10), Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that his party is maintaining the basic principle agreed upon by Barisan and Pakatan to defend the seats won respectively in the last Melaka state elections. Melaka has 28 state seats, involving 21 controlled by Barisan, Pakatan (five) and Perikatan Nasional (two). For the record, the term of the Melaka legislative assembly is scheduled to end in November next year. - Bernama
