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Punjab Police: Encashing The ‘Khaki’ From Terrorism Days Till Today

by Ishpreet Bindra - May 13, 2008 - 0 comments

By - Ishpreet Bindra

Drive by any deserted street of Punjab late night and a fear for safety is always at the back of your mind, but strange enough, the sight of a police gypsy or a couple of policemen on the round, is more worrisome if not fear evoking to many. Somehow, Punjab police and its men have over the years won a reputation that’s not so flattering at all and quite synonymous to fear, injustice and certainly not in over exaggeration - one of terror itself. Whether or not one is guilty of a crime, to meet their gaze, is best avoided. The reasons Punjab knows way to well. Since terrorism days till today, this ‘Khaki’ uniform is one that people of Punjab find difficult to trust.

Leader's Mutual Accusations -Illicit Relationships, Dubious Connections How Far And For How Long?

by Ishpreet Bindra - April 24, 2008 - 0 comments

By Ishpreet Bindra

Punjab has grown tired of it, people have got used to it and the media too has grown out of it, but it seems that these two would never stop. The mud slinging, accusing and threatening never seems to end between the ex-CM Capt. Amrinder Singh and Mrs. Rajinder Kaur Bhattal. Their parties have grown out of power; Punjab has new agendas ahead, new problems to solve and a lot of other more important issues to concentrate on, but the two it seems have concentrated their efforts and resources on letting each other down. For how long no one really knows.

Jai Bharat, Not Jai Statehood

by Nivedita Saini - March 25, 2008 - 0 comments

by Nivedita Saini

The recent flare-ups of Raj Thackeray, the head of the MNS group have revealed a very grimy actuality and have exposed the extent to which some politicians can stoop in order to attain cheap publicity and swell their vote banks. These political parties have left no stone unturned to blow apart the nation and have created a well designed violence in order to fulfill their political objectives.

SAD playing with sentiments of millions of Devotees

by Rajbir - February 26, 2008 - 0 comments

In an effort to prove that Akali-BJP combine is the sole champion of poor farmers, the combine has decided to drumbeat their problems on February 26 on Delhi streets. To counter this move and in a move to show upmanship, Congress held a farmers’ meeting a day before, i.e. on February 25, at the AICC headquarters.

Punjab ropes in HIV positive people, NGOs to counter AIDS

by admin - September 5, 2007 - 0 comments

By Sunil Sharma

Chandigarh -- Punjab is gearing up to counter the AIDS threat with the help of HIV positive people and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

Gurdas Maan, an ambassador of Punjabi culture

by LP News Team - June 14, 2007 - 0 comments

By Shalini:

Mumbai -- Punjab reminds one about a place full of life, exuberance and rich culture. And, the Punjabis are known for their zest for life.

Poanta Sahib Gurudwara spreading communal harmony in Himachal Pradesh

by admin - June 12, 2007 - 0 comments

By Sunil Sharma

Chandigarh -- Sikh Gurus were known for their long travels and religious discourses. They used to stay at various places, and establish centres. Poanta Sahib is one such holy place where the last Guru Guru Gobind Singh spent over four years.

Bollywood’s Tough Guy - Dara Singh

by Gunika Khurana - November 12, 2006 - 7 comments

Some people leave a permanent mark in the minds of others with their presence and engrave an everlasting place in everybody’s hearts with their skill, talent and charm….One such person is Dara Singh….a well-known wrestler and actor.

Gurdas Maan- the magical maestro

by Gunika Khurana - October 6, 2006 - 0 comments

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”

Raising Punjabi music from a mere regional level to an international level by giving it a fresh look, a pioneer in many ways and keeps trying to better things by doing something different, Gurdas Mann has come a real long way.

Frolicsome and flourishing: Yuvraj

by Riya Chauhan - September 1, 2006 - 0 comments

Yuvraj Singh was still two months shy of his 19th birthday when he strode to the middle for his first one-day international innings. The prestigious ICC Knockout tournament seemed to have a little effect on the self-confident youngster.

Two hours later the mighty Australians were convinced they had seen a future star after he hit 12 fours in making 84 off 80 balls, which ultimately led India to a 20-run victory.