On the morning of September 11, 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history, an event that not only claimed thousands of lives but also altered the nation’s sense of security […]
Onam is primarily a harvest festival celebrated with great fervour in Kerala. The festival marks the return of King Mahabali, and its timing is closely linked to Kerala’s agricultural cycle. It signifies the end of […]
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for […]
On 5 September 1997, the world mourned the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman whose compassion crossed every border and spoke every language. Twenty-six years later, her life continues to inspire governments, humanitarian […]
Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The legend revolves around Kansa, a […]
Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September), commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The legend revolves around Kansa, a […]
Operation Bluestar, executed by the Indian Army in June 1984 at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, was not merely a military offensive—it became a watershed moment in the history of Sikhism. For the Sikh community, […]
Operation Bluestar, executed in June 1984, was one of the most traumatic episodes in independent India’s history. Conceived by the Indian government to flush out Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab, […]
“History does not occur in a vacuum- it accumulates, builds, and sometimes explodes.” Such was the case with Operation Bluestar, the Indian Army’s June 1984 military action inside the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. The […]
Each year, millions of Sikhs around the world solemnly commemorate the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of Sikhism and the first Sikh martyr, whose death in 1606 CE became a […]
American people are grateful to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today, we remember and honor their selfless service. We remember on this day every hero who selflessly […]
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2025 falls on Sunday, May 11. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was […]
On 23 April 2025, a standoff emerged between India and Pakistan, which was sparked by the 2025 Pahalgam attack, a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, killing 27 people, including 25 […]
From working as a bouncer at a Buenos Aires nightclub to presiding over the Vatican, the path Pope Francis forged as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church was as unlikely as it was unprecedented. […]
Annual Vaisakhi parade draws thousands to Vancouver’s Punjabi Market The streets of South Vancouver transformed into a lively, colourful celebration on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people gathered for the city’s annual Vaisakhi parade, […]
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most vibrant and important festivals in northern India, especially in Punjab, and holds immense significance for the Sikh and Hindu communities. Celebrated every year on April 13 […]
Khalsa Sajna Diwas, observed each year on Vaisakhi (13 or 14 April), marks one of the most significant events in Sikh history-the creation of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 CE by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, […]
Is it time for the British Empire to apologize for the worst massacre reported in recent times? The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large […]
The noted Indian filmmaker Jitendra Mishra has been elected President of the International Centre of Films for Children and Young People (CIFEJ) for the 2025–2027 term. The election, held earlier this week, saw Mishra win […]
Ambedkar Jayanti, observed annually on April 14th, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, fondly known as Babasaheb. A social reformer, jurist, economist, educator, and political leader, Dr. Ambedkar is most renowned for […]
Hanuman Jayanti is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to the birth of Lord Hanuman-the ultimate symbol of strength (bala), unwavering devotion (bhakti), knowledge (gyan), and humility. A deeply spiritual […]
Gudi Padwa is a vibrant festival celebrated predominantly in Maharashtra, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year. It is observed on the first day of the Chaitra month according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, […]
April Fool’s Day, observed on April 1st every year, is a day dedicated to pranks, hoaxes, and playful deception. People across the world indulge in lighthearted jokes, attempting to outwit their friends, family, colleagues, and […]
Shaheed Diwas, also known as Martyrs’ Day, is observed on March 23 every year in India to honor the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru. These three young revolutionaries were executed by […]
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