Browsing Tag: Television

Has ‘sensitive’ India lost its sense of humour?

The expressions of hurt and outrage in India that followed recent jokes by late-night comedian Jay Leno and the hosts of the BBC program Top Gear, along with treason charges against a cartoonist, have sparked a debate here: Is the nation too thin-skinned to take a joke?
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New documentary reveals the secrets of the Golden Temple

‘Revealed – The Golden Temple’ is a never-before-seen tableau of Sikhism’s sacred sanctum set up through first hand accounts of its primary custodians. It is a tapestry of personal quests interwoven with ‘revealed’ moments never captured before on film:
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A Glimpse Inside the Darbar Sahib and the Role of Women

I was so grateful and happy to see the images of seva occurring inside the Darbar Sahib – it’s quite inspiring. However, I find it unfortunate that the images are all of men. As far as I understand, women are currently not allowed to do ishnaan (early morning) seva in that space – some say the reason is because it is not Maryada,...
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Outsourced ~ Gurpreet Singh

OUTSOURCED has become a popular show not only among Indian but also with the American audience. The actor's name is Gurpreet Singh. We call him Guru Singh.
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Malaysian Sikh sets record for longest stint as TV news presenter

A Malaysian Sikh has set a new record as the 'longest serving television news presenter' after working 38-years with RTM. Harjit Singh Hullon, 57, said that it had always been his dream to appear on television...
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The Enigma of the 'India's Got Talent' Grand Finale (OP-ED)

In the end the tears of those who lost and the smiles of those who won made all the figments of doubt shy away. And, the enigma of the grand finale just collapsed when the world witnessed the roaring lions of the Khalsa panth, BIR KHALSA group, accepting the second-runners up trophy smilingly after all those death defying stunts.
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Outsourced - A New Sitcom

"It seems like they have tried to get the right people involved," he added. "It's a good opportunity to show a Sikh character with real Sikh identity." One of the differences between the show and the movie is the Sikh employee.
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Sikh-Brit Actress Bags an Emmy

(This) is just beyond my wildest dreams." Panjabi said in a recent interview that her favorite pastime is "simply relaxing with a candle and a book," adding: "simple things are so important because I think in this industry ... it's like being part of a bubble."
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Too much sitting in front of TV may cut life short

Even people who are not too fat may be at risk. Cardiovascular death risk seen especially higher.
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Seeking Sikhism

New Canadian Television Show based on Sikh Spirituality.
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