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Punjab

Cameron and The Kohinoor

Cameron and The Kohinoor

By Roz Euan-Smith | August 12, 2010

The Kohinoor diamond, meaning “mountain of light,” has a tumultuous history. Frequently passing hands as loot, it has belonged to the British since 1849, when the Punjab was formally proclaimed to be part of the British Empire in India. The diamond was given to Queen Victoria of England. Highly prized for its size and brilliance, [...]

Categories: Arts & Culture
Tagged: claim, Conservative, Crown Jewels, david cameron, duleep singh, east india company, England, government, history, ko-hi-noor, kohinoor, maharajah, Punjab, queen victoria, ranjit singh, sikh, UK

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Obsession with Boys and not Girls

Obsession with Boys and not Girls

By Sandy Bains | December 2, 2009

Every woman who has been pregnant and given birth to a child, whether it is a boy or girl can safely say that it is the best feeling in the world. Even though South Asian society has moved on from some of its old ways, one custom which still seems to rear its ugly head [...]

Categories: Debate
Tagged: abortion, boy, british asian, child, girl, Haryana, India, indian, Punjab, sex, sex selective births, UK, ultrasound, women

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NRI Marriages - Sweetners for Dowry

NRI Marriages – Sweetners for Dowry

By Baldev Sahota | December 22, 2008

Non-Resident Indians are often seen as the dream partner by many women living in India, especially in states like the Punjab. The idea of getting married to an NRI and living abroad in places like the USA, UK and Europe in a happy union of marital life attracts many women to take the plunge for [...]

Categories: Brit-Asian, Debate
Tagged: abroad, Desi, dowries, dowry, India, indian, marriage, NRI, NRI men, Punjab, shaadi, wedding, women

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Malkit Singh MBE

Malkit Singh MBE

By Jas Sembhi | October 9, 2008

DESIblitz brings its SpotLight onto the Bhangra legend who has been in the UK Bhangra music industry for over two decades – Malkit Singh. From arriving in the 1980′s in the UK as a Punjabi singer to being the first ever Bhangra artist to receive a prestigious MBE (Members of the Order of the British [...]

Categories: SpotLight
Tagged: artist, awards, bhangra, Bhangra music, birmingham, British, Desi, Dhol, features, folk, gold medal, golden star, Husseinpur, India, indian, interview, Malkit Singh, MBE, Punjab, punjabi, singer, tumbi, UK, video

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Football from India

Football from India

By Amit | October 9, 2008

The JCT Football Team representatives from Punjab will be arriving at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. DESIblitz spoke to Surbjit Balu, the Asian Events Co-ordinator at Wolves FC to find out more about this exciting venture of exchange between the teams. The exchange between the two clubs is the brainchild of Minister of Parliament for Wolverhampton [...]

Categories: Sport
Tagged: british asian, Desi, events, exchange, fc, Football, hoshiarpur, India, indian, jct, minister of parliament, moxey, mp, Punjab, punjabi, samir thapar, soccer, west midlands area, wolverhampton wanderers football club, Wolves, Wolves FC

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Bindra strikes Gold for India

Bindra strikes Gold for India

By Nazhat | August 12, 2008

Abhinav Bindra, the Air Rifle shooter from Chandigarh, has won India’s first solo gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It was Bindra’s shooting skills that won him the gold in the 10 metre air rifle event. He scored 700.5 and has made history by winning a gold medal of any kind for India after [...]

Categories: Sport
Tagged: 2008, Abhinav Bindra, air rifle, beijing, Chandigarh, gold medal, history, India, olympics, Punjab, Sport

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Jassi Sidhu

Jassi Sidhu

By Indi | June 12, 2008

With an exclusive interview, DESIblitz has landed its SpotLight on Jassi Sidhu. The UK Bhangra star who has shown going solo was the way to go! Jassi brings to the fore his continuous support for the UK Bhangra music scene world-wide, combined with his unique talent, voice and passion for number one music. Jassi was [...]

Categories: Brit-Asian, SpotLight
Tagged: bhangra, Bhangra music, India, interview, Jassi Sidhu, Ki Keneh, Koka, music, New Adventures of Jassi Sidhu, No Strings Attached, Punjab, punjabi, punjabi music, Reality Check, UK, USA, video, world-wide

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