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How Budget 2026-27 paves the way for a ‘developed India’?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her ninth budget speech of 85 minutes on Feb 1, laid out a growth-oriented policy roadmap built around higher public investment, domestic manufacturing, and infrastructure expansion. She stayed away from […]
Valentine’s Day: A timeless celebration of love, legends and longing
Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14, is widely recognized as a day devoted to romantic love, friendship, admiration, and emotional bonds. Across the world, people exchange messages of affection, flowers, chocolates, and thoughtful gifts, […]
Mahakumbh: A Mighty Event, A Mighty Book
Book Review by Usha Akella “Mega events such as the Mahakumbh… bring upon us the realization that humankind has one unifying divine core,” writes Yakub Mathew in his recently released coffee table book, ‘Seeking the […]
AR RAHMAN AND RAMAYANA
Sri Ram is a figure revered by people of all faiths; he is our cultural icon, and we are all influenced by the Maryada Purushottam, as he is often called. As a Muslim, I view […]
Remembering the Young Martyrs: How the Sahibzadas’ martyrdom was observed in India and abroad
The martyrdom of the Sahibzadas-Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji-stands as one of the most heart-rending yet inspiring episodes in world history. In December 1705, the […]
Haters and bigots disrupt Christmas celebrations across India
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Christmas greetings to the nation, several states across India reported disruptions of Christmas celebrations, vandalism of decorations and protests outside churches in the days leading up to and […]
2025 in Indian Cinema: Blockbusters, Brave Voices and a Year of Creative Contrasts
The year 2025 proved to be one of the most dynamic in the recent history of Indian cinema – a year where massive box-office success collided with bold, socially conscious storytelling, and where audiences were […]
2025 Supreme Court Review: Key judgments on women’s reservation, presidential reference, constitutional rights
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark one for the Supreme Court of India. As the nation grappled with social change, governance debates, and questions of constitutional authority, the apex court delivered a series […]
The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Its Relevance Today
ਨਿਰਭਉ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਤੋਂ ਭੈ ਕਾਹੂ ਕਉ ਦੇਤ ਨਹਿ ਨਹਿ ਭੈ ਮਾਨਤ ਆਨ।। ਤਕ ਦਾ ਸਫਰ From being “fearless and without enmity” to “giving fear to none, nor fearing anyone,” such was the journey of Guru […]
Thanksgiving Day: A celebration of gratitude, gathering & American tradition
Thanksgiving Day stands as one of the most cherished and culturally significant holidays in the United States-an annual moment when families gather, communities bond, and gratitude becomes the central language of the nation. More than […]
Art, culture & heritage: Guru Tegh Bahadur lives through paintings, poetry & sacred architecture
Across the vast canvas of South Asian civilization, few figures unify art, memory, devotion, and resistance the way Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Ninth Guru of the Sikhs, does. His life-a tapestry of meditation, moral courage, […]
The philosopher-martyr: Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings for a turbulent age
Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Ninth Guru of the Sikhs, is often remembered for his unparalleled martyrdom, but his spiritual and scriptural contributions form an equally monumental legacy. His Bani, preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, […]
