Category: Magazine
From Guru Nanak University to Panjab University, a 55-year cycle of campus politics, identity battles
[caption id="attachment_14908" align="alignleft" width="550"] I.P.Singh[/caption] Jalandhar: It is after 55 years that a public university's control and affairs have snowballed into a significant political and emotive issue in Punjab. Thousands from Punjab marched to Chandigarh…
North Zonal Council Meeting Leaves Punjab Disappointed: Key Issues Remain Unresolved
The North Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah once again brought Punjab’s longstanding issues into the spotlight, but the outcomes of the meeting remained far from satisfactory for the state. While…
Who can be the best President of Punjab Congress Committee
[caption id="attachment_16642" align="alignleft" width="495"] Navjot Singh Sidhu[/caption] Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, this is a significant political question that involves evaluating leadership qualities, political experience, grassroots connections, and the ability to unite different factions within the…
The Great Punjabi Political Dictionary — Where Words Mean the Opposite!-Satnam Singh Chahal
[caption id="attachment_16240" align="alignleft" width="500"] Satnam Singh Chahal[/caption] Punjab’s politics has always been full of drama — a colourful mix of Bollywood-style acting, street-smart tricks, and the occasional moral lecture. But the most fascinating part of…
Bhagwant Mann’s “Kairon-Kuron” Remark: A Mockery of Punjab’s Political Culture and Decency
In the land where words were once used to unite hearts and inspire revolutions, the current Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, seems to have turned the sacred gift of speech into a weapon of…
NAPA Condemns Centre’s Dissolution of Senate at Panjab University on Punjab Day — A Direct Assault on Punjab’s Rights
Washington D.C. / Chandigarh – The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal strongly condemns the decision of the Government of India to dissolve the Senate (and Syndicate) of Panjab University, a…
The Centre’s Assault on Panjab University and Punjab’s Constitutional Rights-Satnam Singh Chahal
In the dead of night—not literally, but with the same stealth and disregard for democratic process—the BJP-led Central Government has delivered a devastating blow to one of Punjab's most cherished institutions. Through a single administrative…
The latest FBI hate crime statistics reveal a deeply troubling pattern-Satnam Singh Chahal
The latest FBI hate crime statistics reveal a deeply troubling pattern: hate-motivated incidents across the United States have been steadily rising, reflecting a growing divide within American society. Despite years of advocacy, interfaith outreach, and…
FBI Data Shows Disturbing Surge in Bias Attacks; NAPA Calls for National Action Plan
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has expressed deep concern over the latest FBI data indicating a sharp rise in hate crimes across the United States. The association noted that hate incidents targeting Sikhs, Muslims,…