Delhi Chokes in Its Own Smoke — Not Punjab’s-GPS Mann
The morning after Diwali, Delhi once again woke up in a gas chamber. The sky was grey, the air poisonous, and the fingers, as always, pointed west — towards Punjab. But this year, the truth…
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The Extortionary Commission: Why Punjab and Chandigarh Must Regulate Home-Care Agencies-KBS Sidhu IAS (Retd)
Recently, my mother-in-law underwent a knee replacement surgery at a leading hospital in Mohali under the ECHS scheme. Since she needed assistance for a month or so during her recovery, the hospital helpfully referred us…
Why Navjot Singh Sidhu Is Not Punjab Congress Chief — And What Stands Between Him and a Comeback
Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former cricketer-turned-politician, has long been a prominent face of the Indian National Congress in Punjab. He joined the Congress in 2017 after leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party, positioning himself as a…
Why Reward a Failed Officer? CM Bhagwant Mann Must Explain DIG Bhullar’s Mohali Posting
Chandigarh-It is deeply perplexing that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann chose to reward DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar with a prized posting in Mohali, despite his widely known record of inefficiency and questionable conduct during his…
When the Mafia Wore the Pagri of the Farmer: How Punjab’s Farmers Were Made to Fight for Their Masters-GPS Mann
And every year, the result is the same. Farmers blame loot in the mandis; officials deny it; the exploitation continues; and paddy procurement ends with a sour taste. Then comes the visit of a political…
Laughter Never Dies: Remembering the Comedian Asrani -KBS Sidhu IAS (Retd)
On the auspicious evening of Diwali, October 20, 2025, Indian cinema lost one of its most cherished gems. Govardhan Asrani, known simply and affectionately as Asrani to millions, passed away at the age of 84…
Will the Political Powers Be Able to Use Free Power to Influence Voters? GPS Mann
Electricity has long been India’s most potent political currency — a welfare promise that doubles as an electoral bribe. For decades, state governments have built entire political fortunes on “free power.” Now, the Centre’s new…
Diwali, Lord Ram, and the Wisdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: A Sacred Convergence of Light and Truth-KBS Sidhu
As the sacred eve of Diwali descends and celebrations have already begun to illuminate homes and hearts, we prepare to honour the triumphant return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after vanquishing the demon king Ravan…
Who Will Rule Punjab Next? The Political Dreams and Realities of Power
Punjab’s political landscape is once again at a decisive crossroads as the state prepares for its next assembly elections in 2027. The political mood across the state is charged with speculation about which party can…
How Corruption Can Be Stopped in Punjab
Corruption has become one of the most serious challenges confronting Punjab today. It weakens governance, erodes public confidence, and denies citizens the benefits of progress and development. What was once known as a land of…