E-Edition
November 19, 2021 New York & Dallas E-Edition
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Year: 2021
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Guru Nanak’s Resting Place -Kartarpur: A pilgrim corridor across a bleak landscape
Today, in the absence of any other new initiative that would bring the two countries closer together, the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara remains both geographically and metaphorically a unique, lonely structure across a bleak landscape. Despite […]
Featured
Satguru Nanak Sahib Ji: Prophet, Reformer, Poet, Farmer
“The Vision and Mission of Oneness, as enunciated by Guru Nanak Rai Ji (circa 1469 to 1539) The Prophet of Unification of Humanity, is based on the premise: “There is One Light of Our Creator […]
Article
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s ‘Kirat’ philosophy, farming and plight of present-day Punjab
The ‘Kirat’ (endeavor) philosophy, the ethos of work-culture, espoused by Guru Nanak Dev Ji revolves around the basic concepts of honest earnings, compassionate sharing and remembrance of Divine Noumenon to remain in a blissful state […]
United States
US under fire for attack on religious freedom in its backyard
Estimates say 617 worshipers killed at houses of worship in the US in 20 years, between 1999 and 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US, which last week graded countries on the Freedom of Religion index, […]
United States
US Congressman welcomes repeal of farm laws in India
WASHINTON, D.C. (TIP): US Congressman Andy Levin has welcomed the repeal of the three farm laws in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 19 announced that the government had decided to repeal the […]
United States
US okays booster shots for all adults
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US regulators on Friday, November 19, opened up Covid-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to shore up protection and get ahead of rising Covid cases that may worsen […]
United States
Jessica Watkins to be first Black woman on International Space Station crew
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): When NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins launches to the International Space Station next year, her debut spaceflight will make history. Watkins is set to become the first Black woman to join the space […]
United States
China overtakes US as world’s richest country
Global wealth tripled over the last two decades, with China leading the way and overtaking the US for the top spot worldwide, Bloomberg reported. NEW YORK (TIP): Global wealth tripled over the last two decades, […]
Article
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels
Five centuries ago, Guru Nanak undertook a worldwide journey to alert people of both the Sindhu civilization east of Sindh River Delta, and those of Turk civilizations west of Sindh Delta against clergy-concocted religion. Everywhere […]
Message
As I See It
It had to be done – for UP
Modi obviously calculated that advantage lay in taking a step back on farm laws The BJP can live with defeats in smaller states, but winning Uttar Pradesh in 2022 is essential for the party, or […]
Opinions
The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy
That each day, Indians govern themselves in a pluralist democracy is testimony to his deeds and words. It is the edifice of democracy that Nehru constructed that remains the most indispensable pillar of his contributions […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Sam Joshi set to become Edison, New Jersey mayor
EDISON, NJ (TIP): Indian American Samip “Sam” Joshi, 32, is set to become Edison, New Jersey’s first South Asian and youngest mayor on Jan 1. Son of Indian immigrants, Joshi would replace Democratic Mayor Thomas […]
Indian Americans
Indian American entrepreneur hires woman at $8 an hour to slap him every time he uses Facebook
NEW YORK (TIP): An Indian American entrepreneur in a weird attempt had hired a woman to slap him every time he opened his Facebook account. Maneesh Sethi, founder of wearable devices brand Pavlok, had reportedly […]
Indian Americans
Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta to be announced as envoy for global women’s issues by Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian American Geeta Rao Gupta as Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues at the US Department of State. India born Gupta is […]
Indian Americans
British-Indian celebrity chef Gurpareet Bains known for creating healthy meals dies at 43
Nirpal S Shergill LONDON (TIP): Gurpareet Bains, a celebrity British Indian chef, who described himself as a “food disrupter”, and known for creating healthy meals packed with superfoods, has passed away at the age of […]
Indian Americans
Indian American DREAMer Shristi Sharma wins Impact’s essay contest
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Shristi Sharma, an Indian documented DREAMer from North Carolina has won the $5,000 First Prize in Indian American Impact Project’s “We Are Home” Essay Contest. The contest was open to undocumented and […]
Comments
Our strife-torn world needs heed Guru Nanak’s Message
As the Sikhs across the world get ready to celebrate the 552nd birth anniversary of their First Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji, it is pertinent to ask if the Great Master’s message is kept in […]
Comments
Sanity has prevailed
On Prime Minister Narendra’s Announcement of repeal of farm laws After remaining adamant for more than a year on not repealing the farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged in his address to the nation […]
Featured
Miracle at Panja Sahib (Hasan Abdal), Pakistan
By I.S. Saluja Sometime between the year 1510 and 1520, just before the Mughal rule began in India, Guru Nanak is said to have traveled to the Arab lands visiting, among other places, Mecca and […]
Breaking News
Prime Minister Modi announces repeal of contentious Farm Laws
Farmers decide to continue their agitation till farm laws are formally repealed NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation on November 19 announced that the three contentious farm laws […]
Breaking News
Sikhs take out an Impressive Parade in celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Birth Anniversary
I.S. Saluja RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP): An impressive Parade (Nagar Kirtan) was taken out by the Sikh community of the Tri-State of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on November 13 in celebration of the […]
Breaking News
Rahul Gupta sworn in as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Dr. Rahul Gupta on Thursday was sworn in as the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. His nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 28. The swearing-in […]
Perspective
The defeat of hubris, a confrontation on hold
Addition of local agrarian demands into the call for the repeal of the farm laws may have forced the Government’s hand “The Union government’s response to the protests were appalling and marked by hubris. Its […]