The Union government’s own disclosure in Parliament has laid bare an uncomfortable truth. Average outstanding debt per agricultural household stands at ₹2.03 lakh in Punjab and ₹1.83 lakh in Haryana—among the highest in the country.…
The recently released Jeffrey Epstein documents have brought several prominent Indian figures into public scrutiny, though it's crucial to note that being mentioned in these files does not indicate criminal wrongdoing. No Indian nationals have…
In recent days, the functioning of both Houses of the Indian Parliament Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has come to a grinding halt. What should have been days of structured debate, legislative scrutiny, and decisive…
NAPA strongly condemns the ongoing attempt by Indian State Railways Minister Revneet Singh Bittu and his associates to portray the political criticism directed at him by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as an “insult to…
In what political analysts are calling "the TikTok-ification of democracy," Punjab's upcoming 2027 Assembly elections might just be decided by whoever has the best ring light and most engaging reels. Gone are the days when…
Language is not merely a tool of communication; it is a fundamental democratic right and a reflection of a people’s dignity. Punjabi, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, continues to face…
For Punjabis living in the diaspora, language is the final thread that ties generations to their homeland. It carries memory, identity, and belonging across oceans and time zones. Yet the status of Punjabi in South…
[caption id="attachment_18934" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image for representation only[/caption] In the decades before war and extremism reshaped Afghanistan’s identity, the country stood as a beacon of pluralism, modernity, and social progress. The 1970s, in particular, marked…
-The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expresses deep concern over newly released federal data showing that 70,766 individuals are currently held in ICE detention as of January 25, 2026. Even more troubling, 74.2% of these…
One of the most important aspects of dealing with school or college-going children is maintaining open and honest communication. Instead of interrogating or judging, parents should adopt a warm, patient, and curious approach. Asking gentle…
