Punjab is entering the second half of the 2026 monsoon season with a strikingly different water situation from the one that preceded last year’s devastating floods. The three major reservoirs that play a crucial role…
Punjab has been battling the drug menace for more than two decades. Every government has promised to eradicate narcotics, but drugs have continued to devastate families, claim young lives, and weaken the social fabric of…
Chandigarh-The Bureau of Investigation has issued detailed instructions for police officers handling cases of beadbi (sacrilege or disrespect), providing a specialised vocabulary to ensure sensitivity and accuracy. Director LK Yadav released the guidelines, which include…
[caption id="attachment_23924" align="alignleft" width="500"] Author:Austin Kocher[/caption] According to the latest data released by ICE last Monday (see my previous analysis), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has now booked over 600,000 people into detention since Trump…
The most important discussion about self-styled spiritual leaders is not only about money, politics, or influence. At the centre of this entire issue are ordinary human beings—families searching for hope, individuals facing difficult circumstances, and…
A question surfaces with some regularity, including among Sikhs and Hindus abroad: is Sikhism a distinct religion, or is it, as some in the broader Hindu fold would have it, a devotional strand of Sanatan…
The Nobel Peace Prize is not reserved for those who end wars or sign agreements. Over time, it has also become the world’s highest recognition for people who defend human dignity through peaceful means. The…
Editor’s Note: The Political Mirror is a satirical commentary series that uses humour, irony, and public observation to reflect on the changing relationship between politicians and citizens. The purpose is not to target individuals or…
Editor’s Note: The Political Mirror is a satirical commentary series that uses humour, irony, and public observation to reflect on the changing relationship between politicians and citizens. The purpose is not to target individuals or…
Kewal Singh Dhillon is widely recognised as a grassroots politician who believes in maintaining direct contact with the public. Throughout his political career, he has emphasised accessibility, personal outreach and organisational work. Party workers often…
