Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last Sikh Guru, a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet and a great warrior. Born as Gobind Rai, he emerged as tenth Sikh Guru at age nine after his father Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was beheaded publicly on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as he refused … Guru Gobind Singh: The Founder of Khalsa
Sikhs believe in one God. He is the same for all people of all religions. Sikhism teaches equality of all people. Sikhism preaches that people of different races, religions, or sex are all equal in the eyes of God. Sikhism teaches the full equality of men and women. Sikhism emphasizes daily devotion to the remembrance … Beliefs of Sikhism
Khalsa, the purified and reconstituted Sikh community, instituted by Guru Gobind Singh on March 30, 1699 (Vaisakhi Day). His declaration had three dimensions: it redefined the concept of authority within the Sikh community; it introduced a new initiation ceremony and code of conduct; and it provided the community with a new religious and political vision. … The creation of Khalsa
The Sikh celebration called Vaisakhi happens annually either on 13th or 14th day of April. The origins of Vaisakhi stem from a spring harvest festival native to the Punjab region of South Asia, but more importantly marked as a religious significance for Sikhs. “Vaisakhi celebrates the culmination of a centuries-long journey, from the foundation of … Vaisakhi: The story behind the Sikh festival
By Prabhjot Singh Vaisakhi, after Diwali, has emerged as the biggest Indian festival whose celebrations with fervor and gaiety are gradually gaining the tones of acceptance of a global event. It has given the overseas Punjabis in general and the Sikhs a distinct socio-economic-cultural identity. Besides its religious significance – birth anniversary of the Khalsa, … Vaisakhi, the Khalsa Sirjana Divas, and celebrations worldwide
Bishkek (TIP)- In a huge setback to Indian wrestling, Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semifinal at the Asian Olympic Qualifier while Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal were not allowed to compete after they reported late for weigh-in, here on Friday, April 19. Competing in 57kg … Indian free style wrestlers miss out on Paris Games qualification
Lucknow (TIP)- Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock produced a chasing masterclass on a slow pitch to power Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match. Asked to bat first, Ravindra Jadeja came up with a solid unbeaten 57 before Moeen Ali (30 off 20) and … Rahul, de Kock slam fifties as LSG score 8-wicket win over CSK
Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh produced another fantastic performance to crash through the defences of Azerbaijan’s Nijat Abasov and regain a share of the lead but R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi bowed out of contention after the 12th round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. With American Hikaru Nakamura scoring a victory over Firouzja … Candidates chess: Gukesh last man standing, Pragg & Gujrathi’s chances suffer blow
Jaisalmer, a mesmerizing destination nestled in the heart of the Thar Desert, is a jewel in the crown of Rajasthan. Often referred to as the “Golden City,” Jaisalmer captivates visitors with its sandstone architecture, picturesque landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The city is adorned with lakes, ornate Jain temples and havelis. One of the standout … Jaisalmer: The Golden City
Mahavir Janmakalyanak is the main festival of Jainism. Mahavir Janmakalyanak is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Divas. Lord Mahavira is the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism. This festival falls in the month of March and April and according to the Jain calendar, the 13th ‘Sud’ day of Chaitra month is also known as … Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Washington (TIP)- Sundar Pichai said that employees need to be more focused “in how we work, collaborate, discuss and even disagree.” The message came in a blog post by the Google CEO following nine employees of the company being arrested for staging sit-in protests. The employees were protesting against the company working closely with Israel … Sundar Pichai’s strict missive to Google employees: ‘This is a workplace, not…’
Bengaluru (TIP)- Shares of Infosys fell as much as 2.9% on Friday, April 19, a day after India’s No.2 software services exporter forecast annual revenue below expectations, raising doubts over predictions of early recovery in the sector. Its shares were down at 2% at 1,390 rupees by 09:19 a.m. IST, their lowest since Nov. 2023. … India’s Infosys falls as annual revenue outlook disappoints
India’s crude oil import dropped 16 per cent in the last fiscal on lower international rates but the dependency on overseas suppliers rose to a new high, official data showed. India imported 232.5 million tonnes of crude oil, which is refined into fuels like petrol and diesel, in the 2023-24 fiscal, almost the same as … India’s crude import bill drops 16% but dependency hits new high
In a dampener for new X users, Elon Musk has announced they may be charged for posting content on the social platform. In reply to an X user, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO said that unfortunately, ‘a small fee for new user write access is the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots.’‘Current … New X users will need to pay for posting: Elon Musk
Sam Altman-run OpenAI has said it has made its AI chatbot called ChatGPT more direct and less verbose. In a post on X, the company said its new GPT-4 Turbo model is now available to paid ChatGPT users. “We’ve improved capabilities in writing, math, logical reasoning, and coding,” said the company. The new AI model … ChatGPT is now more direct and less verbose in its responses: OpenAI
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the picture of a galaxy with billions of stars, located 100 million light years away from the earth. The spiral galaxy, IC 4633, is located in the constellation Apus, Nasa said in a statement. “IC 4633 is a galaxy rich in star-forming activity and also hosts an active galactic … ‘Hidden’ galaxy with billions of stars discovered by Hubble telescope
WhatsApp has been working on a number of features in the last few months and they have all made headlines. Be it encouraging new conversations with the suggested contacts feature or letting Indian users make international payments, the instant messaging platform is trying to enhance customer experience. As per latest news, WhatsApp has another feature … WhatsApp testing new feature, will let users know which contacts were online recently
Isn’t it very disheartening when your expensive perfumes that cost an arm and a leg fade away in just a few minutes? Of course, we all want to smell good all day long but a few mistakes can wear it off by midday. Most people don’t realise but the right application of perfume can actually … Make your perfume last longer with these simple tips
Korean skincare has become famous worldwide and its promising results have also taken the world by storm. Even though the beauty industry and various Tiktok recommendations will show an array of products that will give you the sought-after glass skin, contrary to the belief, Korean skincare is quite simple and effective. What sets K-beauty skincare … Beauty masks to battle acne
INGREDIENTS 2 lemongrass stalks, 1 large shallot, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 4 chicken legs, drumsticks and thighs separated, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, 4 kaffir lime leaves (optional), 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom … Coconut chicken curry
Regular consumption of plain yoghurt may help people to reduce their risk of diabetes and also reduce insulin resistance, say doctors. Yoghurt has long been known to curb the risk of diabetes. However, the US Food and Drug Administration in March made the first-ever qualified health claim that eating yoghurt may reduce the risk of … Eat plain yoghurt to lower diabetes risk, combat insulin resistance
A team of scientists in China detected a whopping 80 per cent of microplastics from blood clots that may have contributed to stroke, heart attack, and deep vein thrombosis. Microplastics—any type of plastic less than 5 mm long—have long been known as a significant environmental and health concern worldwide. The new study, published in the … Study finds 80% microplastics in blood clots behind heart attack, stroke
Researchers at Rutgers Health discovered that hypertensive problems during pregnancy are substantially related to deadly cardiovascular disease up to a year after birth. All hypertensive disorders that cause dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy–chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia without severe features, preeclampsia with severe features, superimposed preeclampsia, and eclampsia–except gestational diabetes, were associated with a … Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy up cardiovascular risk of death after giving birth
Sofia Vergara showered love on her boyfriend – orthopedic surgeon doctor Justin Saliman. The actor posted a picture of him on Instagram Stories and later deleted it. Sofia also revealed that she underwent knee surgery and is currently recovering. On Sunday, Sofia took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of Justin and wrote, “If … Sofia Vergara gushes over ‘handsome doctor’ Justin Saliman after knee surgery
Actress Dakota Fanning says she got her first mobile phone as a gift from her War of the Worlds co-star Tom Cruise when she turned 11. In a recent interview, Fanning and Andrew Scott, her co-star on Netflix’s series Ripley, played a quiz and one of the questions was “Who gave Dakota her first cellphone?” … Tom Cruise still gives Dakota Fanning birthday gifts
Man of Steel star Henry Cavill and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are set to welcome their first child. Cavill spoke to entertainment outlet Access Hollywood at the New York City premiere of his upcoming film ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ where he shared the news. “I’m very excited about it. Natalie and I are both very … Henry Cavill, Natalie Viscuso expecting first child
Soon-to-be mother Richa Chadha reminisced about her school days on Sunday, sharing a throwback picture of her ‘best girl gang’ named Saste Qatil. Richa took to Instagram stories and reshared a picture posted by a fan page named “Richa Chadha _merizindagi”. The blurred picture shows the Madam Chief Minister actress wearing a white shirt and … Richa Chadha reminisces about her schoolgirl gang Saste Qatil
Vidya Balan, who is gearing up for her upcoming film Do Aur Do Pyaar with Pratik Gandhi, recently revealed the mantra to her successful marriage. The Parineeta actress spoke about the importance of open communication in relationships. “I believe every couple has their own unique mantra, but in my opinion, if we openly communicate with … Vidya Balan shares ‘mantra’ for successful marriage
Parineeti Chopra, who plays Amarjot (Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife) alongside Diljit Dosanjh, is receiving rave reviews for her performance in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Chamkila’. The actor expressed her gratitude in a crisp note on her Instagram story. Parineeti also mentioned that she had waited for a film like this for years. Parineeti Chopra expressed her gratitude … Parineeti Chopra expresses gratitude for ‘Chamkila’
New Delhi (TIP)- Can married couples be allowed to have a second child via surrogacy even though they have a healthy first child? Faced with this question, the Supreme Court on Friday, April 19, issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging a law debarring married couples from having a second child through surrogacy … SC issues notice to Centre over couple’s plea on Surrogacy Act