The martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the founder of Khalsa, is one of the most tragic and yet most glorious part of the proud community’s history.The Sikhs have a long history of heroic struggle and sacrifice.The 5th Master of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev Ji and the 9th Master of the … A Tale of Heroism: The Martyrdom of the Sahibzadas
Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus … Christmas: Celebrating the anniversary of Jesus’ birth
Hanukkah, Jewish festival that begins on Kislev 25 (usually in December, according to the Gregorian calendar) and is celebrated for eight days. Hanukkah reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates in particular the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival. Although not mentioned in … Hanukkah: The Jewish festival
Justice Harjit Singh Bedi Tributes poured in for two stalwarts of the Indian judiciary – Justice Kuldip Singh and Justice Harjit Singh Bedi – who passed away in November this year. Justice Harjit Singh Bedi died on November 21, followed closely by Justice Kuldip Singh on November 25. “Their passing has created an irreplaceable void, … Tributes pour in for Justice Kuldip Singh, Justice Harjit Singh Bedi
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, December 20, said New Delhi had taken “seriously” the latest threat issued by US-based Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and raised it with the authorities in Washington. In a recent video, Pannun threatened that Kwatra is on the … Pannun’s threat to Indian ambassador taken up with US: MEA
New Delhi (TIP)- Amid uproar over Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks related to B R Ambedkar, the Lok Sabha on Friday, December 20, referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of Parliament. Opposition members were raising slogan haling Ambedkar and slamming Shah when the House met for the day. Instead of … Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ‘one nation, one election’ Bills to joint committee of Houses
New Delhi (TIP)- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday, December 20, revealed that as many as 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus took place in Bangladesh in the year 2024, especially after the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government collapsed in the neighbouring country. The government noted that 112 such cases were also reported … 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus in B’desh, 112 in Pak: Govt
The Income Tax (I-T) Department on Friday, December 20, recovered 52 kg of gold and Rs 9.86 crore in cash from an abandoned Innova car in the forests near Bhopal, the police commissioner said. This latest seizure comes in the backdrop of the ongoing raids on several construction companies across Bhopal and Indore. During one … 52 kg gold, Rs 10 cr cash seized from Innova abandoned in Bhopal forest
New Delhi (TIP)- A four-member team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) inspected the newly uncovered temple, 5 ‘teerth’ and 19 wells in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, district magistrate Dr Rajender Pensiya told news agency ANI. “In Sambhal, 5 ‘teerth’ and 19 wells were inspected by ASI. The new temple that was found was also … Archaeological Survey of India surveys newly found temple, wells in Sambhal
New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on a two-day tour starting Saturday, December 21, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. Modi’s visit will help in opening a new chapter in the bilateral ties, the MEA said on Friday, … PM Modi’s Kuwait visit to open new chapter in bilateral ties: MEA
Islamabad (TIP): A Pakistani court indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on fresh charges of illegally selling state gifts on December 12, local broadcaster Geo reported. The indictment was the latest in dozens of cases against the 72-year-old former cricket star, who has been in jail since late last year. Khan … Pak court indicts Imran, wife Bushra in 2nd Toshakhana case
Kolkata (TIP): Bangladesh has summoned Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, for urgent consultations following protests over attacks on Hindu minorities. Rahman, who is also Minister – Political Affairs, stationed in Kolkata, has returned to Dhaka. “Ashrafur Rahman was called for urgent consultations following ongoing protests outside our mission in … Bangladesh summons Kolkata mission head for consultations
Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh’s deposed premier Sheikh Hasina has launched a fierce attack on the interim administration, accusing its Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of running a “fascist regime” that allows terrorists and fundamentalists to act without restraint. In a virtual address to a gathering of overseas Awami League supporters in London on Sunday, Hasina accused Yunus … Yunus regime fascist: Hasina vows justice for atrocities
Khan Younis (TIP): Gaza’s civil defence agency said December 11 that an overnight Israeli air strike in the northern part of the Palestinian territory killed at least 22 people, including women and children. “At least 22 people were martyred in the massacre committed by the occupation military after it bombed a house belonging to the … Gaza rescuers say at least 22 killed in overnight Israel strike
Kabul (TIP): The Afghan Taliban’s acting minister for refugees, Khalil Rahman Haqqani — the brother of Jalaluddin Haqqani, the founder of insurgent group Haqqani network — and six other people were killed in an explosion in the capital Kabul on December 11, his nephew said. A Taliban spokesperson said that Khalil Haqqani had been killed … Jalaluddin Haqqani’s brother killed in Kabul suicide blast
Tehran (TIP): Iran introduces stricter penalties for persons defying compulsory morality laws. The 74-article law titled ‘Protection of the Family through the Promotion of the Culture of Chastity and Hijab’ imposes severe penalties including fines up to $2,380, flogging, prison sentences of up to 15 years or even death. The law was drafted by the … Iran imposes strict hijab laws; approves death penalty for offenders
SEOUL (TIP): South Korea’s president defended his martial law decree as an act of governance and denied rebellion charges, vowing December 12 to “fight to the end” in the face of attempts to impeach him and intensifying investigations into last week’s dramatic move. Yoon Suk Yeol’s televised statement came hours before the main liberal opposition … South Korea’s Yoon defends martial law as an act of governance, vows to ‘fight to the end’
PARIS (TIP): An Iranian singer was December 12 hailed as a hero by supporters but faced prosecution from the judiciary after giving an online concert not wearing the hijab in defiance of the dress code. Parastoo Ahmadi streamed the online concert on her YouTube channel late on Wednesday. She wears no headscarf and is bare-shouldered … Iranian singer gives online concert without hijab, faces prosecution from judiciary
DAMASCUS (TIP): Syria’s interim government vowed on December 12 to institute the “rule of law” after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, as G7 powers pushed for an inclusive transition. Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group and its allies, which brought a sudden … Syria government pledges ‘rule of law’ after Assad’s overthrow
BRASILIA (TIP): Brazil’s 2026 presidential election may offer a field of candidates featuring neither incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nor far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro. That scenario — possible, given Lula’s state of health and a ban on Bolsonaro holding public office — would present a novel situation and open the door to possible successors. … Brazil’s 2026 elections may be without Lula or Bolsonaro
By Mabel Pais JET BLACK ROSES, the country rock band, releases their new song, ‘Carolina Blue,’ which was written and recorded within the first two weeks following Hurricane Helene’s devastation of the North Carolina mountains. This project is in partnership with OPERATION AIRDROP. This song aims to raise awareness and encourage support for ongoing relief … ROCK BAND PARTNERS WITH TEXAS BASED NGO FOR HURRICANE HELENE’S SEVERELY DEVASTATED AREAS
By Mabel Pais ‘THE NUTCRACKER’, New Jersey’s longest running original professional production, will be presented at the Mayo (Morristown) Performing Arts Center (MPAC) by New Jersey Ballet with New Jersey Symphony players, December 13-26 (see schedule below). New Jersey Ballet’s presentation of the holiday favorite ‘The Nutcracker’ comes to the Mayo Performing Arts Center for … ‘NUTCRACKER’ BRINGS TOGETHER THREE NJ’S CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Brisbane (TIP)- He used to be the cynosure of all eyes at training sessions during his captaincy days and Virat Kohli was once again the centre of attention as he addressed his teammates on Thursday, December 12. After the demoralising 10-wicket defeat in the Adelaide Day/Night game, the visitors needed a bit of inspiration going … Indian team looks to regroup with pep talk from Kohli
New Delhi (TIP)- Nurtured by parents who put their careers on hold for his growth and didn’t hesitate to seek crowd-funding for his dreams, D Gukesh manifested his destiny as a seven-year-old and turned it into reality in just over a decade’s time. The 18-year-old defeated Ding Liren of China to become the youngest ever … At 18, Gukesh conquers chess world, dethrones China’s Ding to become youngest world champion
By Mabel Pais Thousands are expected to gather at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for the return of the annual Kwanzaa Family Festival on Saturday, December 21, 12–7PM at 1 Center Street in downtown Newark, New Jersey. The festival, a tradition lasting more than 25 years, includes family-friendly activities that embody the seven … KWANZAA FAMILY FESTIVAL AND MARKETPLACE RETURNS TO NJPAC
Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that fit-again Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott Boland in the playing XI for the third Test, starting on Saturday at Gabba. Hazlewood missed out the pink-ball Test at Adelaide due to side strain. “Hazlewood will play. Shame for Scotty (Boland), he has missed out often in the past. Big … Pat Cummins says Josh Hazlewood will replace Scott Boland at Gabba
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park set amidst the foothills of the Himalayas in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Known for housing the endangered Bengal tiger, Corbett National Park is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve. Famous for its wildlife safaris, Jim Corbett National Park has multiple resorts set on the … Jim Corbett National Park
Dattatreya Jayanti is celebrated on the tenth day of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha. Lord Dattatreya was the son of Maharishi Atri and mother Anusuya. Maharishi Atri is one of the Saptarishis, and Mother Anusuya is cited as the epitome of chastity. Lord Dattatya is believed to be an incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. It is … Dattatreya Jayanti
New Delhi (TIP)- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India’s economic growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for the current financial year from its earlier estimate of 7 per cent due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and housing demand. The multilateral development bank has also lowered India’s growth forecast for 2025-26 financial … ADB lowers India’s GDP forecast to 6.5%, cites low private investment