The transition of Punjab from India’s absolute economic frontrunner to a state grappling with stagnation is one of the most complex socio-economic narratives in modern India. During the height of the Green Revolution, Punjab was…
[caption id="attachment_21764" align="alignleft" width="249"] Author: Deep.K.Sandhu[/caption] The 1996 Malta boat tragedy remains one of the deadliest human trafficking disasters in modern history. On the freezing night of December 24–25, 1996, nearly 290 migrants drowned in…
Chicago( IL )-An Indian citizen living in Illinois has been sentenced to 15½ years in federal prison without parole for his role in an elder fraud conspiracy that caused millions of dollars in losses to…
[caption id="attachment_21764" align="alignleft" width="249"] Author: Deep.K.Sandhu[/caption] The recent developments in Khanna have once again raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Punjab. Allegations that a government officer was assaulted following an altercation…
The media is often called the fourth pillar of democracy because it acts as a bridge between the government and the people. A strong and fearless media exposes corruption, raises the voice of ordinary citizens,…
Religion and culture play a major role in shaping every nation’s identity, but the way countries manage religious diversity and cultural traditions differs greatly. When we compare Japan and India, we find two very different…
Punjab is once again entering a phase where Panthic rivalry threatens to overwhelm political wisdom. The immediate flashpoint may be the anti-sacrilege law enacted by the Bhagwant Mann government, but the real crisis runs far…
Once upon a time, parents told children to study hard and become doctors, engineers, scientists, or teachers. Today, social media has introduced a completely different career guidance system. Now the internet whispers to young minds:…
For over a decade, political parties have swept into power in Punjab on a single, emotionally charged promise: breaking the backbone of the state's drug syndicate. Yet, despite massive budget allocations and high-profile public relations…
[caption id="attachment_21914" align="alignleft" width="550"] South Asians in Canada Before the Komagata Maru[/caption] The SS Komagata Maru (also known as the Guru Nanak Jahaz) was a chartered ship featured in a dramatic challenge to Canada’s former…
