Two shrines, just 11km apart, a study in contrast Aug 5, 2008
On one hand, lakhs of people come to pay obeisance here on hola mohalla and baisakhi, on the other, lakhs also visit Naina Devi during the month of shravan and navratras. But similarities stop there. (India Times, India -- Community News)
New London mayor joins Sikh celebrations in his first outing May 6, 2008
London (PTI): London's maverick new mayor Boris Johnson chose to attend Baisakhi celebrations of Sikh community here in his first public engagement and declared that he will work to "unite all communities", in an attempt to build bridges with the city's vast ethnic minorities ... Manjit Singh Buttar, Chair of the Baisakhi in London Committee, said: "Baisakhi is an important ceremony for all Sikhs around the world and promotes friendship, mutual respect and peace along with the core values of... (Hindu)
Capt has lost his mental balance: Bhattal Apr 15, 2008
TALWANDI SABO/BATHINDA: The Amarinder Singh-Rajinder Kaur Bhattal faceoff touched its nadir on Monday when after a Baisakhi rally the PPCC chief said the former Congress CM had "lost his mental balance". Quick to retaliate, Amarinder countered by saying Bhattal was a Congress leader only in name and hobnobbed quite blatantly with the Akalis. (Times of India)
Jagriti Yatra to enter Punjab today Mar 3, 2008
It would go to Batala, Baba Bakala and finally reach Amritsar on April 13 on the occasion of the Baisakhi celebrations. The yatra would go abroad too and more than 4 millions devotees from around the globe are expected to visit Nanded in October, 2008, for the two tercentenaries, Gurta Gaddi on October 30, and Parlokgaman on November 3. (The Tribune)
Prez, PM greet people on occasion of Baisakhi Apr 14, 2007
NEW DELHI: President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Baisakhi, which is being celebrated on Saturday. The President in his message said "on the occasion of Baisakhi, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my people, particularly to those engaged in cultivation and agriculture" ... The Prime Minister in his message said "may Baisakhi, Vishu, Tamil New Year and Mesadi this year usher in peace, prosperity and happiness for all". (Times of India)
'India to be a top nation guiding the world' Feb 27, 2007
"There will be a series of celebrations including Diwali and Baisakhi here," he said. The Mayor said a conference of forty Mayors, including the Mayor of Mumbai, Mayor of Paris and the Mayor London, would be held here in May to discuss among other things climate change and precautions. (India Times)
