For more than a century, Sikhs have built a respected and visible presence across the world from Canada and the United States to Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The global Sikh identity has been shaped…
Despite Canada tightening its immigration and student visa policies, international students still have legal and realistic pathways to stay, work, and eventually become permanent residents. However, the system now rewards planning, genuine study intent, and…
In every town, mohalla, village square, office corridor, and WhatsApp group exists a rare but loud species: the Good-For-Nothing Authority. These are people with no post, no portfolio, no responsibility, and absolutely no decision-making power—yet…
[caption id="attachment_17777" align="alignleft" width="600"] Image for representation only[/caption] In every democracy, elections are celebrated as a festival of people’s power. But in the present Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections, this “festival” in Punjab has…
The latest amendment in electronic transaction law has been introduced at a time when digital platforms, online marketplaces and e-payment systems are rapidly becoming the backbone of the economy. Governments across the world are updating…
[caption id="attachment_16395" align="alignleft" width="500"] K.B.S. Sidhu, IAS (Retd), former Special Chief Secretary, Punjab. He served as Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar (1992–96), and earlier as Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) from 1990–92[/caption] After five years of protests, demonstrations…
New ICE detention data came out yesterday, taking us through the last day of November. The total number of people detained on a single day increased to 65,735, up from 65,135 on November 16. Although…
[caption id="attachment_17632" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image for representation only[/caption] The Zila Parishad elections in Punjab, meant to strengthen grassroots democracy and empower local governance, are increasingly turning into battlegrounds of political aggression rather than platforms of…
In education, Punjab holds a mixed position. The state historically maintained a strong schooling network and better-than-average teacher–student ratios, which kept it among India’s mid-to-upper tier performers. However, falling enrolment, migration of students to private…
The International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV review presents a striking contrast. India is described as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world, yet its national accounts statistics – including GDP and Gross…
