No one can reasonably question the right of a sovereign government to frame, enforce, and regulate its immigration laws. Borders matter, and so does the rule of law. However, immigration policy cannot be reduced to […]
When the currency of a country weakens sharply, it is never a matter of mere numbers flashing on a trading screen. It is a warning signal—of economic stress, policy failure, or declining confidence. In India’s […]
The relationship between India and Russia—earlier the Soviet Union—remains one of the most resilient bilateral partnerships in modern international politics. Marked by cordiality, strategic trust, and a deep sense of mutual respect, it is a […]
As New York City enters a new political chapter, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition exercise is more than a ceremonial change of guard. Governing this city is not embellishment; it is administration on a scale that […]
The martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Ninth Master of the Sikhs, remains one of the most exalted episodes in human history—an event that transcends the boundaries of time, geography, and community. It is not […]
Americans suffered enormously because of the government shutdown—an ordeal that millions across the nation widely believe was both unnecessary and entirely avoidable. For 43 days, the “land of the free and the home of the […]
The 2025 New York City mayoral election will go down in the annals of the city’s political history as one of the most remarkable — not merely for its result, but for the message it […]
As the world celebrates the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, we are invited once more to pause and reflect on the luminous life of a man who sought […]
Two million federal employees left unpaid as political egos paralyze America’s government “Politicians’ power games starve two million workers — governance reduced to cruel sport.” That one line sums up the tragedy now unfolding across […]
As the fragrance of fresh sweets fills the air, markets dazzle with colors, and homes begin to sparkle with rows of diyas, Indians once again enter their most joyous and spiritually profound season—the festival of […]
It is with cautious hope that we welcome the announcement of the first phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump. After years of bloodshed, […]
The announcement by Hamas that it is prepared to release all remaining Israeli hostages, and that it is willing in principle to accept a ceasefire under the terms laid out by President Trump, is a […]
The provocation for this comment comes from the latest threats issued by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the legal advisor and de facto leader of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), an outfit that claims to fight for an […]
The 80th UNGA is in progress, and the eyes of the world are turned to the world body to see what the world leaders have in mind to work for peace, development and human rights. […]
On September 10, 2025, America once again confronted its ugliest truth. Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and youth organizer, was gunned down in broad daylight while speaking at Utah Valley University. A sniper’s bullet—delivered from […]
The GST rate cuts will boost consumption at a time when exports face challenges The sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, authorized by the GST Council on Wednesday (September 3, 2025), […]
Organizations such as Khalsa Aid, United Sikhs, Hemkunt Foundation and countless local gurdwaras mobilized swiftly this year, delivering food, water, medicine and fodder. When calamity strikes, it is often Punjabis who rush to the frontlines. […]
When New York Mayor Eric Adams addressed the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) gala at Cipriani Wall Street on August 17, his words sounded celebratory but carried troubling implications. He suggested that immigrant groups should […]
The attorney and financial advisor who built communities of learning and friendship leaves behind a legacy of wisdom and grace. The sudden passing of Rajiv Khanna on August 19 has cast a long shadow of […]
Seventy-nine years after Independence, India stands tall as the world’s largest democracy—but faces mounting challenges from hostile neighbors, internal strife, and deep social divides. This Independence Day, the nation must harness its greatest asset—its youth—to […]
A well-known politician and former Governor, Satya Pal Malik, has died. He was sick for some time. I had known him from Meerut College, Meerut where in 1967 I was teaching English to postgraduate students […]
In the theater of politics, the rules have long been simple: defeat the opponent, discredit his vision, and champion your own ideology. Nobody denies that politics is often a zero-sum game—one in which success frequently […]
As the fires of war continue to engulf Gaza and the world once again watches in deafening silence, a bold voice has emerged from the very land that gifted humanity the rallying cry of democracy—Liberty, […]
In a harrowing turn of events, Central Texas has been ravaged by flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives, displaced thousands, and caused billions in damage. Cities such as Austin, San Marcos, and surrounding […]
On this Fourth of July, 2025, Americans celebrate the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—an extraordinary milestone in human history. As fireworks light the skies and parades roll down Main Streets, this moment also […]
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