Editorials
Guru Gobind Singh: The Conscience of India and the Price of Human Dignity
History records many warriors, reformers, and martyrs. Yet there is no parallel in world history to the scale and depth of sacrifice made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, in defense of […]
A Christmas Wish for a World at Peace
As the world prepares to merrily celebrate Christmas on December 25, with carols, candles, gifts and gatherings my kids have been so enthusiastic about, my thoughts drift, inevitably and uneasily, to people across continents who […]
Immigration, Humanity, and the Idea of America
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 […]
INDIA–RUSSIA RELATIONS : A FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS STOOD EVERY TEST OF TIME
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 […]
Mamdani’s Transition Test: Policing, Prudence, and the Promise to Keep New York Safe
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 […]
America’s Deadly Romance with Guns Must End
Another holiday in America has been punctured by gunfire. In New York City, on Thanksgiving Day, when families were meant to gather around tables rather than emergency rooms—seven people were shot within four hours. A […]
Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Martyr Who Shaped History and Defines Modern Freedom
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 […]
America’s Longest Shutdown Ends. But at What Cost?
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 […]
Time to Stop Rhetoric and Start Action
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 […]
Guru Nanak: The Eternal Voice of Oneness and Compassion
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 […]
Government Shutdown: When Politicians Play Games, Citizens Pay the Price
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 […]
The Light Within and the Darkness We Must Conquer: On Diwali 2025
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 […]
Between Hope and History: The Elusive Promise of Peace in Gaza
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, […]
A Ray of Hope in Gaza: Hamas Move Opens Door to Peace
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 Folly of Threats: Why Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s Campaign Harms the Sikh Cause
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 UN General Assembly: Time for Courage, Not Calculated Fear
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. […]
