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Randhawa (leafhopper)
Randhawa is a Jat clan found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The Randhawa name has special significance in the history of the Sikh faith, the first appointed Granthi (Principal religious official and custodian of the holy book- Guru Granth Sahib) was a Randhawa (Baba Buddha) There are also adherents of Hinduism and Islam belonging to the Randhawa clan. List of notable people Notable people who bear the name and may or may not be associated with the clan are: *Nikki Randhawa Haley, Former candidate for POTUS. Former UN Amb & SC Governor *Afzal Ahsan Randhawa, Pakistani writer, and member of the National Assembly of Pakistan *Guriq Randhawa, English cricketer *Jyoti Randhawa, Indian golfer *Mahabali Shera (born Amanpreet Singh Randhawa), Indian wrestler *Baba Buddha Baba Buddha (Gurmukhi: ਬਾਬਾ ਬੁੱਢਾ; ''bābā buḍhā''; lit. meaning "wise old man") (6 October 1506 – 8 September 1631) was a prime figure in early Sikhism. He was born in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India ( Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations average to between 73–55 ka.", "Modern human beings—''Homo sapiens''—originated in Africa. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Randhawa Haley
Nimrata Nikki Haley (née Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American diplomat and politician who served as the 116th and first female governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017, and as the 29th United States ambassador to the United Nations for two years, from January 2017 through December 2018. Haley was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, and earned an accounting degree from Clemson University. She joined her family's clothing business, before serving as treasurer and president of the National Association of Women Business Owners. First elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2004, she served three terms. In 2010, during her third term, she was elected governor of South Carolina, and she won re-election in 2014. Haley was the first female governor of South Carolina, the youngest governor in the country and the second governor of Indian descent (after fellow Republican Bobby Jindal of Louisiana). She was the first female Asian American governor, and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuljeet Randhawa
Kuljeet Randhawa (29 January 1976 – 8 February 2006) was an Indian model and actress. She is best known for her work in TV series '' C.A.T.S.'', '' Special Squad'' and '' Kohinoor''. Early life and career Randhawa was born on 29 January 1976 in Raniganj, Asansol, West Bengal. Her father served in the Indian police, which enabled Kuljeet to travel across India including Patiala, Punjab where her father was serving at the time of her suicide. She began modelling as a student, and her work included several ads and runway shows for major designers. She earned her Honours in Psychology from Delhi University. Randhawa began her career starring in Hip Hip Hurray replacing Shweta Salve as 'Prishita'. Her performance was appreciated but she came into the spotlight when she was signed as the new lead in UTV show C.A.T.S. where she again replaced an actress Karminder Kaur. The TV series, starring Nafisa Joseph and Malini Sharma, became popular but remained slow on the ratings fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karishma Randhawa
Karishma Mookhey is an Indian television and cinema actress. Career Karishma started her career with the title role of Dollie in Star Plus's '' Hello Dollie'', produced by Sagar Arts. She has acted in a movie, ''Perfect Husband'' and has presented '' The Will Power'', a documentary for the BBC. Karishma was seen in Sahara One's ''Doli Saja Ke'', ''Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki'', '' Naaginn'' and a role in ''Lo Ho Gayi Pooja Iss Ghar Ki'' has been announced. Karishma was also seen playing the role of Tara Vadhera in the 2005–06 TV show ''India Calling'' that aired on Star One. She played the role of Naintara Singh Rathore in the 2010–11 TV show ''Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi''. But she did not continue when the role was revived after a break for her family commitments. Since then, she has switched careers and is a partner in an information technology venture with her husband, K. K. Mookhey. Television Personal life Randhawa married Kanwal Mookhey, a businessman involved in in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Randhawa
Jesse Randhawa (born 11 August 1975) is an Indian model and actress. She was a contestant on '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2'' where she emerged as the 1st runner-up. Early life Jasmeet Kaur Randhawa, a.k.a. Jesse Randhawa, was born on 11 August 1975 in Jaipur to Mehar and Narinder Singh Randhawa. She is originally from Jaipur. Her sister Saadhika is a popular actress. Career Randhawa is a successful model and has worked with many designers. She appeared in Femina Miss India 1994 contest along with Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai and made it to the finals. She also participated in '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2'', where she emerged as the 1st runner-up. Film career Firstly, she featured in a song ''Kadi Te Aana Balli Di Gali'' for the movie ''Jung'' starring Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff. She did an item number for the film ''No Smoking''. In 2009, Randhawa appeared in Anurag Kashyap's film ''Gulaal'', in which she played the role of a young lecturer. Personal l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iftikhar Randhawa
Iftikhar Akbar Randhawa (Urdu language, Urdu: افتخاراکبر رندھاوا) (born 1 January 1972) is a Pakistani Politician. He was senior leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) until he joined Pak Sarzameen Party. Political career Working for MQM In 1992, Iftikhar started his political career joining MQM (Muhajir Qaumi Movement). In 1997, MQM removed Muhajir from their name replacing it with Muttahida. Iftikhar also became member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. He was elected as provincial organizer of and was member of Central Executive Committee of MQM. Iftikhar was also a part of MQM's Rabita Committee for 10 years. He then left Pakistan and stayed in Australia. Arrests 1994 Arrest In 1994 Iftikhar Randhawa was arrested in Jampur, Dera Ghazi Khan, DG Khan during a protest against human rights violation in Karachi. And released in few days. During those days he was working as a Provincial Organizing Committee, MQM Punjab. 1995 Arrest In June 1995 Ifti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Randhawa
Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa (born 30 August 1991) is an Indian singer, songwriter and music composer associated with Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop and Bollywood music. He is known for songs like "Lahore", "Ishare Tere", "Slowly Slowly (Guru Randhawa song), Slowly Slowly", and "Tere Te". Guru Randhawa's debut single was "Same Girl" in collaboration with Arjun (singer), Arjun. Biography Randhawa was born as Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa on 30 August 1991, in Noorpur, Dera Baba Nanak tehsil in Gurdaspur district. He started by doing small shows in Gurdaspur and then began performing in Delhi, at small parties and functions. While staying in Delhi, Randhawa completed his Master of Business Administration, MBA. He was named "Guru" by the rapper Bohemia (rapper), Bohemia who would shorten his full name while on stage. Career 2012–2014: Beginnings Randhawa started his music journey in December 2012 with a song named "Same Girl" with Arjun (singer), Arjun who was the first person to ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gurman Randhawa
Gurman Singh Randhawa (born 25 January 1992) is an English cricketer. He is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner and left-handed batsman. Randhawa joined Yorkshire in 2008. He has played for the Yorkshire Academy in the Yorkshire ECB County Premier League, and the Yorkshire Second XI in the Second XI Championship, as well as appearing in his debut first-class match for Yorkshire against Durham UCCE in April 2011, scoring five runs in his only innings, and taking two wickets for 62. Randhawa was named the Yorkshire County Cricket Club Academy Player of the Year, in both 2009 and 2010. He has also played in two Test matches for England Under 19s against Sri Lanka Under 19s, and two One Day Internationals against the same opponents. He subsequently joined the Minor Counties side, Shropshire Shropshire (; alternatively Salop; abbreviated in print only as Shrops; demonym Salopian ) is a landlocked historic county in the West Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Wale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
Gurbachan Singh Randhawa (born 6 June 1939, in Punjab Nangli, Amritsar) is a former Indian athlete who won a gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games in decathlon. Sports Reference. Retrieved 2019-06-29. He participated in the and in 110 hurdles, high jump and decathlon. He finished fifth in the 110 hurdles at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics with a ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dara Singh Randhawa
Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, director and politician. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha (upper house) of India. He worked as Hindi and Punjabi film producer, director and writer, and he acted in films and television. He is known for his undefeated worldwide streak in wrestling and later being a successful movie star. He got defeated by Brahmdev Misra of Gorakhpur in Calcutta's Dharmatala. His role of Hanuman in the film ''Bajrangbali'' (1976) and in Ramanand Sagar's ''Ramayan'' made him popular. Singh was inducted into the Legacy Category of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Early life Singh was born in a Jat Sikh family as Deedar Singh Randhawa to Surat Singh Randawa and Balwant Kaur on 19 November 1928 in the village of Dharmuchak in the Majha area of the Punjab region of India. At the time, it was still under British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa (born 1 February 1959) is an Indian politician who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab. He is also a member of Indian National Congress and Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly (MLA) and represents Dera Baba Nanak. Early life Sukhjinder Singh was born on 1 February 1959 at Dharowali village, tehsil Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district. His father's name is Santokh Singh who served as Punjab congress chief twice and was one of the most senior congressmen in his time. Sukhjinder completed his Matric education from Government school Chandigarh in 1975. Political career Randhawa first successfully contested Punjab Legislative Assembly from Fatehgarh Churian in 2002 defeating Akali dal's Nirmal Singh Kahlon. In 2012, he was elected from new constituency Dera Baba Nanak. He was one of the 42 INC MLAs who submitted their resignation in protest as part of their decision of the Supreme Court of India ruling Punjab's termination of the Sutlej-Yamu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahabali Shera
Amanpreet Singh Randhawa (born 2 May 1990) is an Indian professional wrestler currently signed to Impact Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling where he performs under the ring name Mahabali Shera or simply Shera. He also had a brief stint under contract with WWE in 2018. Professional wrestling career Total Nonstop Action Wrestling / Impact Wrestling Ring Ka King (2011–2012) In December 2011, under the ring name Mahabali Veera, he took part in the India project Ring Ka King, backed by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He competed in the RKK World Heavyweight Championship tournament to crown the inaugural champion, and he defeated Dr. Nicholas Dinsmore in the quarterfinals of the tournament before being defeated by Scott Steiner in the semifinals. During the final week of tapings, on 21 April 2012, Veera defeated Sir Brutus Magnus to become the final RKK World Heavyweight Champion. The Revolution (2014–2015) On 22 September 2014, it was announced that he woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
