In recent years, a troubling pattern has emerged within the Punjabi diaspora in North America—particularly among young Sikh men—who are increasingly becoming entangled in criminal activities. From drug trafficking and gang-related violence to financial fraud…
In today’s India, a silent but growing frustration runs deep across the country. From remote villages to crowded cities, people are increasingly disillusioned with the very systems that were designed to protect their rights —…
Shrinking farm margins, ballooning debt, land acquisition spectre and unemployed rural youth are pushing Jat Sikhs towards a demand they once scorned—OBC status. The law allows it, the politics complicate it, and the sociology resists…
Even as the ongoing tariff dispute between the United States and India remains unresolved, recent public remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump have added an unexpectedly aggressive new layer to the friction. Speaking at an…
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…
