To mark 26 years of India’s historic victory in the 1999 Kargil War, MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), organised ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’…
The Punjab government’s intensified campaign against drug abuse and trafficking — titled ‘Yudh Nashian De Virudh’ — has shown significant activity on paper. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav recently presented a detailed review…
“Punjab is not just a state. It’s a deeply emotional and self-respecting society. Punjabis are resilient, proud of their history, and driven by sentiment. But over time, they feel they have been wronged, their sacrifices…
With President Donald Trump proclaiming triumph and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responding with measured restraint, the United States and Japan have unveiled a headline-grabbing trade accord that cuts Washington’s threatened 25 percent across-the-board tariff on…
A recent World Bank report delivers a compelling insight: by 2030, nearly 70% of all new jobs in India will emerge from urban areas. This signals a structural transformation of India’s economy—away from agriculture and…
Karan Bir Singh Sidhu is a retired IAS officer and former Special Chief Secretary, Punjab. He writes on the intersection of Indian history, forgotten or skewed historical narratives, and the evolving idea of India—long before…
This is not mere history—it is the soul’s inheritance of a nation. The Sikh Gurus and their followers surrendered their lives not for dominion, but to cradle truth, faith, and humanity against the storm of…
After a prolonged period of diplomatic chill, India-Canada relations are witnessing a revival across multiple fronts — political cooperation, economic trade, and societal connections. Recent signals from both Ottawa and New Delhi indicate a desire…
In the heart of Punjab’s agrarian belt, a fresh flashpoint has emerged between local villagers and industrial interests, this time over a proposed high-capacity cement plant in the Mansa district. The project, spearheaded by JSW…
A news that cannot be ignored and should be taken very seriously: The Golden Temple—Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib—has received bomb threats for three consecutive days. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has now received five…
