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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

The sudden removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5 India has triggered a renewed conversation around cinema, historical memory, and the evolving responsibilities of streaming platforms in handling sensitive content. Starring Diljit Dosanjh, the film originally titled Punjab ’95 before being retitled Satluj was released on the platform after a prolonged and closely scrutinised journey through certification and clearance processes. Within a short period of its OTT release, however

When a place of worship is damaged, it is not just one religion that is hurt- we are all wounded somewhere. On the night of 24–25 June 2026, the approximately 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad (Sheikhupura district), Punjab province, Pakistan, was allegedly demolished without any legal permission. This is not merely the destruction of an old building. It raises serious questions about the faith of millions of Sikhs, the shared cultural heritage of

The demolition of a 125-year-old gurdwara is not merely the loss of a historic structure. It is the latest reminder of the challenges faced by Pakistan's religious minorities, whose heritage, identity, and places of worship have repeatedly come under threat over the decades. History is often erased quietly. Not through a single act of violence or a dramatic declaration, but brick by brick, shrine by shrine, community by community. The reported demolition of the 125-year-old G

India's sporting landscape is witnessing a remarkable transformation, driven by talented athletes from Punjab and Haryana, many from Sikh families. These regions, despite comprising a small fraction of the country's population, consistently produce a disproportionate number of national and international representatives. This success story reflects strong community traditions of physical fitness, parental support in defying traditional gender biases and targeted government ini

A Campaign Rooted in Public Health and Community Safety Punjab’s campaign “Yudh Nasheyan Virudh”, a war against drugs has emerged as an important public movement aimed at protecting young lives from substance abuse and drug trafficking. The initiative goes beyond police action; it combines enforcement, treatment, counselling, awareness, sports, education, and community participation. This makes it a people-centric campaign rather than merely an administrative drive. Punjab ha

In a major counter-terrorism breakthrough, Punjab Police has struck at the heart of a transnational Khalistani terror ecosystem by securing the deportation of two alleged Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) operatives from Malaysia. Far from being a routine extradition, the operation represents a significant intelligence success that exposed the financial and logistical backbone of a network accused of plotting attacks on India's critical infrastructure. The intelligence-led opera

A Crime That Has Shocked the Sikh World The brutal killing of Jagannath, aged 72, and his 69-year-old wife inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Mardan city is more than just another criminal incident. It is a tragedy that has shaken Sikhs across the world and reignited difficult questions about the safety and dignity of religious minorities in Pakistan. The elderly couple were not political activists. They were not influential leaders. They were caretakers of a gurdwara, individua

Few institutions command the moral and historical authority that the Akal Takht Sahib does within the Sikh community. Its pronouncements are not treated as routine political statements, nor should they be. That is precisely why the recent declaration by the Akal Takht describing Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as "Guru Dokhi" and "Khalsa Panth Virodhi" has generated intense discussion across Punjab and beyond. The issue is no longer merely about a politician. It has evolv

The State That Saved a Nation When you sit down to eat rice, wheat, or vegetables in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, or Chennai in 2026, you are consuming the fruits of Punjab's sacrifice. Yet few of us truly understand what that sacrifice costs, or what it means for India's survival in the next decade. Punjab, just 1.6% of India's geographical area, produces 45% of wheat and 30% of rice, feeding 1.4 billion people. It has transformed from famine and scarcity to the granary of our

Pro-Khalistan Slogans raised in Golden Temple Complex on June 06, 2026 On June 6, the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star, the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar witnessed an act that was both shocking and unacceptable, pro-Khalistan slogans were raised and posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the militant central to the 1984 storming of the temple complex, were displayed within the precincts of the Sri Akal Takht Sahib. This was not an act of remembrance or grief. It was a po

Every June, a well-funded machinery of grievance wakes up. This year, it is time to ask: in whose name, and to what end? There is a story that every Sikh child grows up knowing. Twenty-one soldiers. A crumbling stone post in the Northwest Frontier. An impossible number of enemy combatants closing in. The year is 1897. The place is Saragarhi. And those twenty-one men, every single one of them Sikh, chose to fight to the last breath rather than surrender. They did not fight for

Every year, the anniversary of Operation Blue Star rekindles memories of one of the most painful chapters in Punjab's modern history. For many Sikhs, June 1984 remains deeply emotional, not only because military action took place within the holiest shrine of Sikhism, but also because the events that followed left wounds that affected generations. More than four decades later, however, an important question confronts Punjab: should the memory of 1984 be used to build a stronge

Punjab has always been known for the energy, courage, and determination of its youth. From the freedom struggle led by revolutionaries like Kartar Singh Sarabha to the Green Revolution that transformed India’s agricultural future, the state’s younger generations have consistently shaped national progress. Today, however, the battleground has shifted. Instead of pamphlets and public gatherings, ideas now travel through smartphones, reels, podcasts and social media platforms. T

In recent years, Punjab has witnessed a quiet but significant transformation driven by collaborative efforts between the Centre and the state. Central schemes have played a pivotal role in strengthening agriculture, upgrading rural infrastructure, expanding irrigation facilities, and fostering industrial growth while respecting the state’s rich cultural and religious heritage. These initiatives are delivering tangible benefits to farmers, rural households, and the broader eco