Jaswant Singh Khalra at the desk of the Khalistan Liberation Movement International. By the time Jaswant Singh Khalra disappeared from outside his Amritsar home in September 1995, he had successfully cultivated an international image as a detached, objective human rights defender. To much of the outside world, he was the meticulous archivist documenting the human cost of Punjab's decade of militancy and the state's counter-insurgency campaign. That image has come to define hi

A symbol of faith, equality, courage, and selfless service that continues to inspire generations. "The turban does not make a person noble—it reminds them to live nobly." This sentiment captures the enduring significance of the Sikh dastaar. More than a distinctive form of headwear, it is a living symbol of faith, dignity, equality, and responsibility values that have shaped Sikh identity for centuries. To those unfamiliar with Sikh traditions, the turban may appear to be sim

The recent indictment by US authorities of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close associate Goldy Brar in connection with the 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has added a new dimension to a case that has attracted global attention. While the legal process is still underway and guilt will ultimately be decided by the courts, the latest developments highlight an important reality: complex international crimes should be investigated on the basi

Indian Women’s Cricket Reaches a New Milestone at the Home of Cricket Some moments in sport are defined not by the result on the scoreboard, but by the journey behind them. They represent years of dedication, perseverance and the breaking of barriers that once limited possibilities. The historic women’s Test match at Lord’s was one such landmark moment for Indian cricket-a milestone that symbolised the remarkable rise of women’s cricket in India. For the first time in the his

A historic manuscript linked to Maharaja Kharak Singh and the royal legacy of the Sikh Empire illuminates the global journey of Sikh faith, culture and heritage A priceless chapter of Sikh history has resurfaced in Scotland with the public unveiling of a 300-year-old handwritten manuscript of the Guru Granth Sahib, offering devotees and historians alike a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most significant artefacts of Sikh spiritual and cultural heritage. Preserved

The June 18, 2023, killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, has never involved the Indian state. India maintained this position firmly from the outset. Independent developments from Canadian and U.S. law enforcement now validate it clearly. On July 8, 2026, U.S. authorities charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and associate Satinderjeet Singh (Goldy Brar) with orchestrating the assassination. This formed part of a b