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Post Office Bill, 2023

2023-09-15T05:34:13Z

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{{short description|Indian Legislation on Postal Services}}

The '''Post Office Bill (2023)''' was introduced in [[Rajya Sabha]] on 10 August 2023 and seek to replace the [[British Raj|colonial-era]] legislation of Indian Post Office Act (1898).<ref>{{cite news |title=IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduces Post Office Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha |url=https://newsonair.gov.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=465911 |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=newsonair.gov.in}}</ref> The evolution of [[India Post]] to include delivery of diverse citizen-centric services through its network has prompted for bringing this new bill in the Parliament.<ref name="BL">{{cite news |last1=Sinha |first1=Shishir |title=Another colonial-era law, Indian Post Office Act, 1898, to be repealed |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/another-colonial-era-law-indian-post-office-act-1898-to-be-repealed/article67187127.ece |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>

The bill will be taken up for discussion in [[Lok Sabha]] during the [[Parliament Special Session, 2023]].<ref>{{cite news |title=4 bills in government's 'tentative list' for Parliament's special session |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/four-bills-bjp-government-tentative-list-parliament-special-session-agenda-2435327-2023-09-13 |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

==Features==
The Indian Post Office Act (1898) requires [[Parliament of India|Parliament]] nod for modification of fees charged for all services provided by postal establishments. The Post Office Bill (2023) provides necessary flexibility to the postal department in determining the prices of its services within a highly competitive domestic courier industry and facilitates prompt responsiveness to dynamic market demands.

The Act stipulates that [[Postage stamp|postage stamps]] shall be issued in accordance with the regulations established by the central government. Additionally, the Bill specifies that the Post Office shall hold the sole authority to release postage stamps. Pursuant to this legislation, a Post Office official is authorized to scrutinize a consignment if there is a reasonable suspicion that it comprises restricted items or items that are subject to duty payment.<ref name="BL" />

The Act delineates a range of transgressions and corresponding sanctions. For example, the act of stealing, misusing, or damaging postal items by a Post Office employee is subject to a maximum of seven years' imprisonment and a monetary penalty. Any unpaid or disregarded sums by a user may be retrieved as overdue land revenue.<ref name="BL" />

The introduced legislation confers authority upon the central government, which possesses the ability to empower any officer through notification, to intercept, open, or detain any item in the process of transmission by the Post Office. This action is taken in the interest of safeguarding the security of the State, fostering amicable relations with foreign states, maintaining public order, responding to emergencies, or ensuring public safety. Additionally, such interception, opening, or detention may be carried out in response to any violation of the provisions outlined in this Act.<ref>{{cite news |title=New Post Office Bill Will Allow Employees to Open, Detain Parcels |url=https://thewire.in/government/new-post-office-bill-employees-open-detain-parcels |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=The Wire}}</ref>

==References==
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Pashminna (TV series)

2023-09-07T13:47:51Z

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{{short description|Indian romantic drama television series}}
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{{Infobox television
| image = Pashminna.jpg
| caption =
| genre =
| writer = Nikita Dhond
| director = Vikram Labhe
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Nishant Singh Malkani]]
* Isha Sharma
* [[Hiten Tejwani]]
* [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]]
}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes =
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Siddharth P. Malhotra
* Sapna Malhotra
}}
| editor =
| camera = [[Multi camera]]
| runtime = 20-23 minutes
| location = {{ubl|[[Kashmir]]|[[Mumbai]]}}
| cinematography = Sandeep Yadav
| company = Alchemy Films Private Limited
| network = [[Sony SAB]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2023|10|df=yes}}
| last_aired =
}}
'''''Pashminna - Dhaage Mohabbat Ke''''' is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series scheduled to premiere on [[Sony SAB]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/sony-sab-is-all-set-to-launch-the-show-pashminna-dhaage-mohobbat-ke-538445|title=Sony SAB is all set to launch the show Pashminna - Dhaage Mohobbat Ke : The Tribune India}}</ref> Produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra under Alchemy Films Private Limited, it stars [[Nishant Singh Malkani]], Isha Sharma [[Hiten Tejwani]] and [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/television-news/article/gauri-and-hiten-tejwani-will-be-seen-together-in-upcoming-show-pashmina-on-sab-tv-with-unique-love-story-201654 | title=Pashmina's is a unique love story | યુનિક લવ સ્ટોરી છે 'પશ્મિના'ની | date=25 August 2023 }}</ref>

==Plot==
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==Cast==
* [[Nishant Singh Malkani]] as Raghav
* Isha Sharma as Pashminna
* [[Hiten Tejwani]]
* [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani]]
* Rakesh Paul

==Production==
The series was announced by Alchemy Films Private Limited on [[Sony SAB]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sony-sab-announces-pashminna-starring-isha-sharma-hitesh-gauri-tejwani-nishant-malkani/ | title=Sony SAB announces Pashminna starring Isha Sharma, Hitesh and Gauri Tejwani, Nishant Malkani : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=24 August 2023 }}</ref> Initially Kanikka Kapur was approached to play the female lead. Later, [[Nishant Singh Malkani]] and Isha Sharma were signed as the lead.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nishant-malkhani-on-doing-a-new-show-in-kashmir-and-loving-bigg-boss-ott-2-contestant-elvish-yadavs-one-liners/articleshow/102433103.cms | title=Nishant Malkhani on doing a new show in Kashmir and loving Bigg Boss OTT 2 contestant Elvish Yadav's one-liners | newspaper=The Times of India | date=4 August 2023 }}</ref> The series also marks the fourth collaboration between [[Hiten Tejwani]] and [[Gauri Pradhan Tejwani|Gauri Pradhan]] after ''[[Kutumb (TV series)|Kutumb]]'', ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' and ''[[Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gauri-pradhan-hiten-tejwani-reunite-7-years-tv-show-report/ | title=Gauri Pradhan and Hiten Tejwani to reunite after 7 years for a TV show: Report : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama | website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | date=14 August 2023 }}</ref> The series is set in [[Kashmir]], [[principal photography]] commenced from August 2023 in [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]], with some initial sequences shot at [[Kashmir Valley]] and [[Dal Lake]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/golden-era-of-film-shooting-returning-to-kashmir-lg-sinha-1503213247.html|title=Golden era of film shooting returning to Kashmir: LG Sinha - The Statesman|website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] }}</ref> It is mainly shot at the [[Film City, Mumbai|Film City]], [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-rakesh-paul-to-be-part-of-the-upcoming-show-pashmina/articleshow/103087197.cms | title=Exclusive! Rakesh Paul to be part of the upcoming show Pashmina | newspaper=The Times of India | date=26 August 2023 }}</ref>.

== See also ==
* [[List of programmes broadcast by Sony SAB]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svPZzk-XZX4 ''Pashminna – Dhaage Mohabbat Ke''] on [[YouTube]]

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Mark Antony (2000 film)

2023-07-13T18:40:48Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Mark Antony
| image =
| caption =
| director = [[T. S. Suresh Babu]]
| producer = Safeel<br />Minraj
| story = Shaji T Nedumkallel
| writer = [[Kaloor Dennis]]
| screenplay =
| starring = [[Suresh Gopi]]<br />[[Divya Unni]]<br />[[Janardanan]]<br />[[Lalu Alex]]
| music = [[Berny-Ignatius]]
(Songs)

S.P Venkatesh(Background Score)
| cinematography = [[Saloo George]]
| editing =[[Sreekar Presad]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2000}}
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam Language|Malayalam]]
}}

'''''Mark Antony''''' is a 2000 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by [[T. S. Suresh Babu]] and produced by Safeel and Minraj.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.keralatalkies.com/movies/moviereviews1.htm |title=Archived copy |website=www.keralatalkies.com |access-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010423041154/http://www.keralatalkies.com/movies/moviereviews1.htm |archive-date=23 April 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Story by Shaji T Nedumkallel and screenplay and dialogue By Kaloor Dennis. The film stars [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Divya Unni]], [[Janardanan]] and [[Lalu Alex]] in lead roles. The film had musical score by [[Berny-Ignatius]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/mark-antony.html|title=Mark Antony|accessdate=2014-09-21|publisher=filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharatmovies.com/malayalam/info/mark-antony.htm|title=Mark Antony|accessdate=2014-09-21|publisher=.bharatmovies.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/mark-antony-malayalam-movie/|title=Mark Antony|accessdate=2014-09-21|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref>

==Cast==

*[[Suresh Gopi]] as Parel Antony
*[[Janardanan]] as Parel Pappu Chattu
*[[Madhupal]] as Parel Pappachan
*[[Baiju Santhosh|Baiju]] as Parel Kariyachan
*[[Divya Unni]] as Mambally Nimmy
*[[Lalu Alex]] as Fr. Parel Urumees
*[[VK Sreeraman]] as Mambally Chakkappan
*[[Adoor Bhavani]] as Kunjeli
*[[Bheeman Raghu]] as Mambally Kuriachen
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as Bishop
*[[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Kunjoutha
*[[N. F. Varghese]] as Mullakka
*[[Augustine(Malayalam Actor)|Augustine]] as Sexton Devassy
*[[Kollam Ajith]] as S.I. Jagathnathan
*[[Sadiq]] as Babu
*[[Mala Aravindan]] as C.K. Ayyappan
*[[Mohan Jose]] as Ravikuttan
*[[Shammi Thilakan]] as Rajan
*[[Kaveri]] as Kunjipennu/Reeja
*[[Ravi Menon]] as Nair
* Shaju as Unnikrishna Varma
*Mani C. Kappen as Pankajakshan
* Vimal Raj as Bhairavan
*[[Keerikkadan Jose]] as Muthala Varkey
*[[Indrans]] as Isaac, Antony's friend
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Nimmi's mother
*[[Vijayan Peringod]] as Radhakrishnan, Unnikrishna Varma's Father

==Soundtrack==
{{Track listing
| headline = Songs
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| extra_column = Playback
| title1 = Ponkinaakkal
| length1 = 4:18
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]], [[Biju Narayanan]]
| title2 = Ponkinaakkal (female)
| length2 = 3:12
| extra2 = K. S. Chithra
| title3 = Kayaritta Payyinu
| length3 = 4:05
| extra3 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0282723}}
* {{YouTube|id=YNGZGHpqUzY|title=Mark Antony}}

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Akhand Kirtani Jatha

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The '''Akhand Kirtani Jatha''', alternatively romanized as the '''Akhand Keertanee Jathaa''' and abbreviated as '''AKJ''', is a ''[[jatha]]'' (collective group) and [[Sects of Sikhism|sect]] of [[Sikhism]] dedicated to the Sikh lifestyle.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhanswers.com/sikh-history-personalities/akhand-kirtani-jatha/|title=What do you know of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha|website=www.sikhanswers.com|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref> The Jatha follows a strict discipline in keeping the Rehat of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. They also enjoy an active style of [[Kirtan|Keertan]] recited by Sikhs in a collective manner in front of [[Guru Granth Sahib]]. This style of Keertan is relatively simple, and the entire congregation devotionally participates in singing along.

The Jatha’s purpose is to provide Sikhs around the world with Sangat (companionship with enlightened souls), just like any other Jatha or group within the greater Khalsa Panth. The Jatha organizes Kirtan Smagams in dozens of cities around the world, spreading the transformative power of lovingly sung [[Gurbani]] to all. The Jatha also has a strong focus on the Sikh lifestyle or Sikh Rehat.<ref name=":1" />

The Jatha follows a strict discipline in keeping the Rehat of Guru Gobind Singh. They also enjoy an active style of Keertan recited by Sikhs in a collective manner in front of Guru Granth Sahib. This style of Keertan is relatively simple, and the entire congregation devotionally participates in singing along.

Randhir Singh embodied this lifestyle of strict personal discipline. He wrote many articles on [[Gurbani]] and the Sikh lifestyle. He was a dedicated Gursikh who fought injustice and always remained in ''[[Charhdi Kala|Chardi Kala]]'' (high spirits).

==History==
The Jatha (group) was started in the late 1800s, when Mata Gulab Kaur, a spiritually enlightened Gursikh woman asked Bhai Randhir Singh to re-invigorate the Khalsa Panth with Kirtan.

===Randhir Singh===
[[File:Bhai randhir singh.jpg|thumb|Randhir Singh]]
[[Randhir Singh (Sikh)|Randhir Singh]] (1878–1961) was from Ludhiana. He opposed the British rule and was imprisoned by the British authorities in 1914 till 1931. Bhai Randhir Singh was given the title of "Bhai Sahib" and the suffix "Ji" from the Panth as he was honoured by all the 4 "Takhts" (5th Takhat was ordained later on) or supreme centres for Sikhs for committing his life for the sacrifice of the Panth and always propagating the true message of Gurmat and inspiring people to take Amrit. Bhai Randhir Singh and Bhai Veer Singh were the only Sikhs to receive this title in the 20th century.<ref name=":1" />

Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh ji was very prominent in the Panthik arena. There was wide recognition of his high Jeevan and Panthik Kurbani. Many of the jatha went to jail in the anti – British movement, and suffered a lot of torture. Bhai Sahib and Baba Attar Singh with many other Gursikhs had brought a lot of change in the Panth via the Gurdwara Sudhaar Movement. They worked under the banner of the Panch Khalsa Divan.<ref name=":1" />

===Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ)===
[[File:Photograph of Bhai Randhir Singh performing kirtan with followers 1.jpg|thumb|Photograph of Bhai Randhir Singh, founder of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha, performing kirtan with followers]]
For a long time, the Jatha did not have an official name. In the past, it was often referred to as the "Waheguru Singhs". In one such text, this was because people would say that everywhere these Gursikhs went, they would walk, talk, work, sleep, with Waheguru resounding around them. Other names for the Jatha have included the Nirban Kirtani Jatha and "Bhai Randhir Singh da Jatha".<ref name=":1" />

The name AKJ only became common when Randhir Singh started doing Kirtan in all of the historical Gurdwaras. It was when Bhai Sahib started doing his marathon non-stop kirtan sessions that the name Akhand Kirtani Jatha (non-stop kirtan group) became prominent and was used often by the SGPC officials and the historical Gurdwaras where they performed Kirtan. This was how the name Akhand Kirtani Jatha came into existence. Bhai Sahib never named the Jatha and only referred to it as ‘the Jatha’, a name commonly used in India, which means a group. The name was started by Parbandaks and managers of the Gurdwaras; later it got registered in the 1970s, as was the case with most panthic groups. Today it is a worldwide organization which spreads the message of Shabad Guru, and considers itself a part of the Khalsa Panth and not a separate entity.<ref name=":1" />

==Beliefs==
AKJ follows the rules ([[Sikh Rehat Maryada|Panthic Rehit Maryada]]) set by [[Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee|SGPC]]. The Jatha fully align itself with [[Akal Takht]] and the [[Khalsa|Khalsa Panth]]. The Jatha views itself as being completely under the umbrella of [[Akal Takht]] and the [[Khalsa|Khalsa Panth]].<ref name=":1" /> <blockquote>The four transgressions, which must be avoided are:<ref name="www.sgpc.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.html|title=Sikh Reht Maryada, The Definition of Sikh, Sikh Conduct & Conventions, Sikh Religion Living, India|publisher=sgpc.net|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090820234942/http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikh-dharma-manual.html|archive-date=20 August 2009|access-date=2009-08-29}}</ref>

(1) Dishonouring the hair,

(2) Eating [[Kutha meat]],

(3) Intimate relationship with a person other than one’s spouse, and

(4) Using tobacco (i.e. intoxicants).</blockquote>In addition to the Sikh Rehit Maryada, AKJ follows a stricter form of rehit.

=== Nitnem Banis ===
AKJ follows the [[Nitnem]] maryada followed by the Sikh Panth. The 5 Banis recited every morning are the same Banis that are recited when preparing Amrit during Amrit ceremony. On 28 April 1985, the Akal Takaht issued a Hukamnama which ordered the SGPC to make the appropriate amendment in the Sikh Rehat Maryada, which reflects that the morning Nitnem is 5 Banis. A Gursikh learns from the Amrit Sanchar that the Banis being read there should be read every day so that the internal Amrit is experienced every day. The Nitnem banis read every day by Gursikhs in AKJ are the same Nitnem Banis prescribed by Sri Akal Takhat Sahib:

# [[Japji Sahib]]
# [[Jaap Sahib]]
# [[Tav-Prasad Savaiye|Tav Prasad Savaiye]]
# [[Chaupai (Sikhism)|Chaupai Sahib]]
# [[Anand Sahib]]
# [[Rehras|Rehraas Sahib]]
# [[Kirtan Sohila]]

In addition to the following banis, Sikhs try to add as many banis as possible to their daily rehit.<ref name=":1" />

===Vegetarianism (egg-free)===
{{further|Diet in Sikhism}}
Eating "Kuttha" meat is prohibited in Sikh Rehit Maryada. The Sikh Rehat Maryada<ref name="www.sgpc.net" /><ref name="What meat? Dictionary, University, Lexicography, 1994.">{{cite web|url=http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/8828-fools-who-wrangle-over-flesh.html|title=Fools Who Wrangle Over Flesh|last=Singh|first=Randip|author2=Aman Singh|publisher=sikhphilosophy.net|location=India|pages=1|access-date=16 December 2009|author3=Narayanjot Kaur}}</ref> and some<ref>{{cite book|last1=Dr. S.S. Kapoor|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6A_IX9WxnhoC&pg=PA43|title=The Making of the Sikh Rehatnamas|last2=Mohinder Kaur Kapoor|publisher=Hemkunt Publishers|year=2008|isbn=978-81-7010-370-7|page=43|chapter=4}}</ref> Sikh scholars define ''[[Kutha meat|Kutthaa]]'' as meat "slaughtered in the Muslim way" (''Halaal'' meat).<ref>Punjabi-English Dictionary, Punjabi University, Dept. of Punjabi Lexicography, Published Dec. 1994. ''[[Kutha meat|Kuttha]]: meat of animal or fowl slaughtered slowly as prescribed by Islamic law.''</ref><ref>Sikhism, A Complete Introduction, Dr. H.S.Singha & Satwant Kaur, Hemkunt Press - We must give the rationale behind prescribing jhatka meat as the approved food for the Sikhs. According to the ancient Aryan Hindu tradition, only such meat as is obtained from an animal which is killed with one stroke of the weapon causing instantaneous death is fit for human consumption. However, with the coming of Islam into India and the Muslim political hegemony, it became a state policy not to permit slaughter of animals for food, in any other manner, except as laid down in the Quran - the kosher meat prepared by slowly severing the main blood artery of the throat of the animal while reciting verses from the Quran. It is done to make slaughter a sacrifice to God and to expiate the sins of the slaughter. Guru Gobind Singh took a rather serious view of this aspect of the whole matter. He, therefore, while permitting flesh to be taken as food repudiated the whole theory of this expiatory sacrifice and the right of ruling Muslims to impose it on the non-Muslims. Accordingly, he made jhatka meat obligatory for those Sikhs who may be interested in taking meat as a part of their food.</ref> The Jatha believes that Kutthaa means "killed meat" (i.e. killed in any way).<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sikhanswers.com/rehat-maryada-code-of-conduct/meat-controversy-in-the-panth/|title=Meat Controversy in the Panth|website=www.sikhanswers.com|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref> Thus, the code of vegetarianism is followed by Akhand Kirtani Jatha.

=== Keski as Kakaar ===
According to the Panthic Sikh Rehit Maryada, published by the SGPC, the five K’s are:<ref name="www.sgpc.net" /><blockquote>I. The [[Kesh (Sikhism)|Keshas]] (unshorn hair),

II. The [[Kirpan]] {sheathed sword} (The length of the sword to be worn is not prescribed, although Damdami Taksaal mentions a minimum of 9 inch-Kirpan),

III. The [[Kacchera|Kachhehra]] (The Kachhehra (drawers like garment) may be made from any cloth, but its legs should not reach down to below the shins.),

IV. The [[Kangha|Kanga]] (comb),

V. The [[Kara (Sikhism)|Karha]] {iron bracelet} (The Karha should be of pure iron (also known as Sarabloh, or wrought iron).)</blockquote>The Jatha, believes [[Keski]] is Kakkaar, not Kesh. They base this on references in the historical text of "Guru Kian Sakhian" (also known as "Bhatt Vehee") and other Rehatnamas.<ref name=":1" /> Promoting the wearing of a Keski (turban) shows greater respect and reverence for the sacred hair. It also helps avoid the violation of damaging or dishonouring one's hair which is one of the 4 Bajjar Kurehits (cardinal sins), according to Sikh Rehit Maryada.<ref name="www.sgpc.net" />

=== Raagmala ===
{{Main articles|Ragmala}}

The Panthic Sikh Rehat Maryada states:<ref name="www.sgpc.net" /><blockquote>"The reading of the whole Guru Granth Sahib (intermittent or non-stop) may be concluded with the reading of Mundawani or the Rag Mala according to the convention traditionally observed at the concerned place. (Since there is a difference of opinion within the Panth on this issue, nobody should dare to write or print a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib excluding the Rag Mala). Thereafter, after reciting the Anand Sahib, the Ardas of the conclusion of the reading should be offered and the sacred pudding (Karhah Prashad) distributed."</blockquote>Raagmala is the title of a composition of twelve verses, running into sixty lines, appended to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a table or index of raags that appears after the "Mundaavni", i.e. the epilogue or "closing seal".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sikhanswers.com/sacred-literature-sikh-studies/raagmala/|title=What do you know of Raag Mala?|website=sikhanswers.com|access-date=19 March 2020}}</ref> The authorship of Raagmala has been the subject of controversy; more so the point of whether it should form part of the recitation of Gurbani in its entirety (i.e. being included in Sehaj Paath or Akhand Paath bhog/completion). The Jatha, do not believe in Raagmala being composed or written by the Guru Sahibs, but was added to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at a later date.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tapoban.org/Ragmala.pdf|title=Ragmala: a re-appraisal in context of Sri Guru Granth Sahib|website=tapoban.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928181713/http://www.tapoban.org/Ragmala.pdf|archive-date=28 September 2007}}</ref>

==Organisation==
The current official AKJ leadership details are:

===Five Members Committee===
#Harbhajan Singh (Anandpur Saaheb)
#Sahib Singh (Ludhiana)
#Karam Singh (Tanda)
#Hardial Singh (Gurdaspur)
#Avtar Singh (Mallian)

===Jathedaar===
Bakhsheesh Singh (Phagwara)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*https://akj.org/

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