The 41st anniversary of the 1984 Ghallughara—also known as Operation Bluestar—was solemnly commemorated across Punjab, with the central observance taking place at Sri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar. The day marked a significant moment in…
“Captain America doesn’t wear a beard and a turban, and he’s white.” Vishavjit Singh looked at the boy who uttered those words, and then he looked at himself — a skinny, bespectacled, turbaned, bearded Sikh…
India’s invitation by Canada to participate in the upcoming G7 Conclave is being viewed as a significant diplomatic milestone and a subtle turning point in Indo-Canadian relations. Despite months of strained ties following Canadian Prime…
In a significant development on the global diplomatic stage, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his attendance at the upcoming G7 Summit, set to be held from June 15 to 17, 2025, in Kananaskis,…
When I published The Rice That Ate Punjab, a respected elder, who is part of the family, called me with a simple but powerful observation: “Why don’t you calculate the cost of the water we…
Tonmoy Sharma, a 61-year-old Indian-origin psychiatrist, is at the center of a massive $149 million healthcare fraud case in the United States. He was arrested on May 29, 2025, at Los Angeles International Airport following…
WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that she successfully saved the American taxpayer over $260 million by cancelling a failing U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) shipbuilding project. Shipbuilding company Huntington Ingalls (HII)…
Illegal human smuggling has plagued Punjab for decades, turning countless dreams of a better life abroad into nightmares. Despite laws, awareness campaigns, and international crackdowns, the trend continues unabated. Young men, women, and even minors…
Milpitas (California) — Satnam Singh Chahal, Executive Director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), today expressed grave concern over the rising number of victims from Punjab who continue to fall prey to illegal human…
Punjab, once celebrated for its fertile lands, rich culture, and hardworking spirit, is now grappling with a grim identity—as a breeding ground for illegal human smuggling. The desperation to escape poverty and unemployment has turned…
