The op-ed reproduced below was submitted by me to The Tribune within hours of Yogendra Yadav’s proposal appearing online in the newspaper on 12 January 2026. The editorial desk, however, did not publish the article…
As a Sikh from Punjab, the “Kaur to Khan” (K2K) ideology also called the “grooming” pierces my soul deeply. It’s not about generalising hate for Muslims; many are our neighbours, friends, and fellow humans living…
“Welcome to Democracy School: Where Politicians Lecture and the Public Never Passes”--Satnam Singh Chahal In our great democratic theatre, political leaders no longer see themselves merely as representatives of the people; they have proudly upgraded…
The progress of social media has become one of the most dramatic transformations in human communication. What began as small digital forums and chat boards in the early days of the internet slowly evolved into…
There exists in nature a fascinating creature known as the politician, whose behavior dramatically changes depending on one simple condition: whether they are in power or out of it. Political scientists may talk about ideology,…
-The Sikh community living abroad is very angry and upset with the behaviour of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has tried to undermine Sikh institutions and has also tarnished the religious image of Sikhs.…
A 27-year-old software engineer drowned in a flooded construction pit in Noida on Friday night after emergency responders allegedly refused to enter the water to save him, despite his desperate cries for help that lasted…
In recent months, serious concerns have emerged over the Punjab government’s approach toward independent journalists and digital media platforms. From registering police cases against reporters to influencing the shutdown or restriction of social-media pages, the…
Punjab has long been known for its strong democratic traditions, politically aware citizens, and active participation in public life. From farmers’ movements to vibrant electoral contests, the state has historically played a leading role in…
The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) has for several years been plagued by internal groupism and factional politics, which have weakened the party both organizationally and electorally. Instead of functioning as a united opposition force,…
