In the heart of Sikhism resides not a throne occupied by a human figure, but a sacred scripture-revered, sung, and lived as the eternal guide of millions. The Guru Granth Sahib is not merely a holy book; it is the living Guru of the Sikh faith, a timeless voice of divine wisdom that transcends boundaries … The Eternal Guru: The living wisdom of Guru Granth Sahib
Across the sacred geography of Sikhism, the life and legacy of Guru Gobind Singh Ji unfold not merely through texts or tradition, but through a constellation of historic Gurdwaras that stand as living embodiments of his vision. These shrines are not just markers of memory-they are powerful spiritual centers where history, faith, and valor converge. … Sacred footprints of the Tenth Master: Gurdwaras associated with Guru Gobind Singh
The festival of Vaisakhi—also widely known as Baisakhi—stands as one of the most vibrant and spiritually layered celebrations in India. Observed annually on April 13 (and occasionally April 14), it marks the beginning of the Hindu solar New Year, the harvest of the rabi crops, and, most significantly for Sikhs, the founding of the Khalsa … Vaisakhi: The festival of harvest, New beginnings
For Punjabis worldwide, Vaisakhi is not only a religious or seasonal festivity but also much more. Though many other South Asian communities, including Tamils, Malayalees, Biharis, and Bengalis, celebrate this mid-April festival with traditional fervor and gaiety, it continues to be acknowledged as a true Punjabi festival in general and a Sikh religious festival in … Khalsa Srijana Divas and celebrations worldwide
For those trying to avoid blood sugar spikes, your choice of milk matters a lot, especially if you love dairy products. From plant-based options to traditional dairy, each type affects your glucose levels differently. So, what is the key? Experts recommend looking for low-carbohydrate, no-added-sugar, and a good amount of protein. Soy milk It is … Types of milk ranked best to worst for blood sugar
Ingredients – 1 cup Chola – Salt to taste – 1 packet Tea leaves – 1/2 tsp Zeera – 2 piece Kadi Patta – 1 Onion (1/2 thinly slized and 1/2 to make paste) – 1/8 piece of Ginger, 3 cloves of Garlic (add more or less to your taste, mince them) – 1 tsp … Chhola bhatura
Hair oiling has long been a cherished part of Indian beauty rituals. Passed down through generations, it is often considered a cure-all for every kind of hair woe. But modern-day lifestyles, urban pollutants, and product overloads have changed the game, making it essential to revisit this age-old tradition with a little more strategy. One of … Hair oiling: Nourish your scalp without weighing it down
Islamabad (TIP): Heavy rain, storms and floods have battered Asian neighbours Afghanistan and Pakistan in the last three weeks, killing at least 222 people, disaster officials in both countries have said. In Afghanistan, which already faces a severe humanitarian crisis, rain, floods, landslides and lightning strikes killed 148 people since March 26, the spokesman of … Storms, floods kill more than 220 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in three weeks
Islamabad (TIP): A fresh diplomatic row erupted after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif posted sharply critical remarks about Israel, drawing swift condemnation from Israeli authorities, US lawmakers and experts at a sensitive moment in ongoing ceasefire efforts. Asif wrote on X that “Israel is evil and a curse for humanity,” alleging that “genocide is … Pakistan defence minister aces global outrage, condemnation over Israel remarks
Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has described his recent meetings in India as “very productive”, signalling a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. Dr Rahman, who visited India from April 7 to 9, 2026, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other senior officials on … India-Bangladesh ties consequential, says Foreign Minister Dr Rahman
Beijing (TIP): China on Sunday, April 12, unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in “healthy” television dramas and facilitating food sales, following a visit by the island’s opposition leader. The move comes at the end of a trip to China by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan’s … China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader’s visit
Tel Aviv (TIP): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is open to entering into a “real” and enduring peace agreement with Lebanon, even as he intensified his criticism of Iran and its regional proxies, asserting that his government will continue military operations against what he termed a “terrorist regime”. In a post … Israel seeks ‘a real peace agreement that will last for generations’ with Lebanon: Netanyahu
Tehran (TIP): Acknowledging the absence of a breakthrough in the latest round of negotiations with the United States, Iran on Sunday, April 12, said the talks were held in an atmosphere of “mistrust and suspicion,” with no realistic expectation of reaching a comprehensive agreement in a single session. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the … Iran says talks marked by ‘mistrust, suspicion’; breakthrough wasn’t expected
Singapore/Kuala Lumpur (TIP): Three supertankers fully laden with oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, April 11, shipping data showed, in what appeared to be the first vessels to exit the Gulf since the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Tehran’s blockade of the strait, a chokepoint for about 20 per cent of global oil and … Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz
Actor Jenna Ortega recently revealed that she almost quit acting before landing the role of Ellie Alves in Netflix’s popular series, You. During an appearance on Kid Cudi’s Big Bro podcast, Ortega shared how uncertain she felt about her career at that time. She explained that after finishing a children’s show, she was unsure about … Jenna Ortega almost quit acting before landing You: Didn’t know my future
The new trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 features the original song, Runway, performed by Lady Gaga and Doechii. The upcoming film shows Meryl Streep’s Miranda and Anne Hathaway’s Andy joining forces against a “new-age crisis.” Two decades after their unforgettable roles as Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel, the original quartet — Meryl Streep, … The Devil Wears Prada 2 final trailer: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep in new crisis
Actor Blake Lively’s legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has hit a crucial setback. A judge has dismissed the bulk of her claims, including allegations of sexual harassment and defamation, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute. In a ruling issued Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out … Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni get dismissed
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan turned heads at the airport as he stepped out in a striking new look that instantly transported fans back to the 90s. The actor, currently busy shooting for his upcoming film Maatrubhumi, was spotted flying to Jamnagar to attend Anant Ambani’s birthday celebrations. Dressed in a simple yet stylish black shirt … Salman Khan’s new look sends fans to 90s Bollywood
Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Adiya Dhar’s production house B62 Studios over the alleged unauthorised use of the song Oye Oye in one of its films. The song recently featured in Dhar’s latest blockbuster, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The dispute concerns the rights to the song, which was co-composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and Viju Shah … Dhurandhar 2 in legal trouble as Trimurti Films sues B62 Studios over Oye Oye song
Hold your tea cups tight because the latest buzz from Bollywood’s cocktail party is stirring up some spicy drama! Actors Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon are all set to sizzle together in the eagerly awaited Cocktail 2. But wait, the real masala is not just on screen, it’s off-screen too, thanks to a … Cocktail 2 gets messy: Bipasha Basu’s repost fuels Shahid Kapoor drama
The sacred festival of Vaisakhi stands as one of the most transformative milestones in Sikh history. While it marks the harvest season in Punjab, for Sikhs it commemorates the historic moment in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa-a disciplined, spiritual, and fearless brotherhood committed to justice, equality, and devotion to the Divine. At … Creation of the Khalsa: The defining moment of Vaisakhi and the Vision of Guru Gobind Singh
In the spiritual and historical consciousness of India, few personalities command as much reverence and awe as Guru Gobind Singh. Born Gobind Rai on December 22, 1666, and departing from the mortal world on October 7, 1708, he was the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhism-a towering figure who seamlessly united the roles of … Guru Gobind Singh: The saint-soldier, visionary, and eternal architect of the Khalsa
NEW DELHI (TIP): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, April 12, began his visit to the UAE, while Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a virtual meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Majid bin Abdullah al- Qasabi. “We discussed strengthening India- Saudi Arabia trade relations, enhancing energy supply cooperation and advancing negotiations for a trade … Jaishankar begins UAE visit; Goyal holds talks with Saudi counterpart
NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the time has come for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act in its true spirit and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections are conducted with the quota for women in place. In a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and … Time has come to implement Women’s Reservation Act: PM Modi’s letter to LS, RS floor leaders
NEW DELHI (TIP): To consolidate its core voter base, Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday, April 10, reiterated the BJP’s key promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months of coming to power in West Bengal. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata after unveiling the BJP’s “Sankalp Patra”, Shah said there would … UCC in six months, Rs 3,000 aid for women: BJP’s key poll planks for West Bengal
LONDON (TIP): Britain’s agreement to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands that are home to a strategic UK-American military base is on indefinite hold because US President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn its support for the deal. The British government acknowledged Saturday that legislation to ratify the agreement for the islands in the Indian Ocean has … UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
DHAKA (TIP): A Muslim spiritual leader was hacked to death for allegedly insulting Islam while shops and households owned by Hindus were vandalised in two separate mob attacks in western Kushtia and northwestern Rangpur in Bangladesh on Saturday, April 11. An irate mob attacked several Hindu households and businesses in pre-dawn hours over the death … Mob attacks several Hindu households, businesses in Bangladesh
NEW DELHI (TIP): Faced with proceedings for his removal for misconduct over recovery of unaccounted half-burnt wads of cash from his official residence in Delhi on March 14 last year during a fire incident, Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. Faced with proceedings for his … Justice Yashwant Varma quits amid impeachment process
NEW DELHI (TIP): Space agency ISRO has successfully conducted the second integrated air drop test (IADT-02) for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission at the space station in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. The system is essential to ensure a safe recovery of the crew module—the capsule in which astronauts sit during a human flight—during re-entry and landing. Union … ISRO successfully conducts second integrated air-drop test for Gaganyaan mission