In the spirit of exchanging New Year greetings, we wish peace and happiness for all humanity. Human beings, animals, plants, mountains, rivers, seas and everything visible and non-visible in this shared universe are all inter-connected and inter-dependent to each other. We seek peace and peaceful existence for all. Peace in all the cosmic environments influences … Continue reading A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL 2020
Month: December 2019
My 2020 Vision:
A peaceful world No poverty Respect for human rights Welcome refugees. -Promod Puri
Besides Vancouver’s Alluring Image It’s Also A City of Homelessness
By Promod Puri “Canada is the best country in the world.” Alongside Vancouver prides itself with 1st, 2nd, or 3rd standing as the “most liveable place.” But underneath all these rewarding certifications, there are visible sites that take away some appeal from Vancouver’s alluring image. The fast-developing metro, with its massive and lavish highrises, is … Continue reading Besides Vancouver’s Alluring Image It’s Also A City of Homelessness
Political Anarchism Brewing In India
When political opposition becomes ineffective, or it is almost non-existence, political anarchism takes place led by leaderless young revolutionaries against the governing party and its leadership. This is precisely the situation in India where the Congress Party and other major opposition groups, including the Left fronts, are hardly visible on the street to oppose the … Continue reading Political Anarchism Brewing In India
India’s New Citizenship Act Discriminatory Towards Muslims
by Promod Puri There have been some severe and quick fundamental transformations taking place in India to reweave the social and secular fabric of the nation. In this operation, the country’s citizenship act has been stoked to allow only non-Muslims, migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan for permanent residency. This is where the problem erupted … Continue reading India’s New Citizenship Act Discriminatory Towards Muslims
Getting Rid of Clogging Identities
By Promod Puri Nationality, caste, color, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities become obsolete, dead, and gone? Nations across the globe have become or becoming cosmopolitan in both the physical and virtual worlds. Political boundaries are only relevant to the administrative and bureaucratic functioning of governments. But … Continue reading Getting Rid of Clogging Identities
WHO KNOWS!
I've heard, you've heard: "Humans beings are the most Intelligent and favorite Creation of God.” Birds, cats, dogs, donkeys..... Probably think equal as well. Trees, plants, and flowers Likely hold the same pride too. Who knows! He Knows May be maybe not. Who knows! -by Promod Puri
CONDEMNING THE SILENCE
Those in India and of Indian origin abroad, who are aware of the present tense situation in the country because of several controversial issues, are silent for being the supporters of Modi regime, I can understand their muteness. But those, who are critical and are silent about the present state of affairs the nation is … Continue reading CONDEMNING THE SILENCE
BITTERNESS IS HEALTHY
It may sound sweet that our fruits and vegetables are getting sweeter. While the bitterness in some of the known bitter fruits and vegetables is becoming far less or almost non-existent. Examples are grapefruit, brussels sprouts and bitter-melon (karela). The natural chemicals involved in creating bitterness are called phytonutrients that are responsible for imparting health … Continue reading BITTERNESS IS HEALTHY
Understanding Satsang And Its Virtues
By Promod Puri In Hindu and Sikh religious activities, Satsang is a popular religious tradition. It is group participation that involves listening or reading of scriptures, discussion on spiritual and theological topics, and singing of hymns. Some activities also include brief sessions of meditation. Satsang can be a daily, weekly, or monthly get together. It … Continue reading Understanding Satsang And Its Virtues
Kudos to Gambia Seeking Justice For Myanmar Muslims
By Promod Puri Hats off to the Republic of The Gambia, one of the world’s smallest countries in West Africa, who launched proceedings against Myanmar before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the latter’s crimes and genocide of its Muslim population. Most influential nations in the world who champion the cause of human rights, … Continue reading Kudos to Gambia Seeking Justice For Myanmar Muslims
Nationalism & Patriotism Are Threats To Global Peace And environment
By Promod Puri I have been an anti-national ever since I understood the nature of its allegiance to the country one belongs to. At the same time, I am not a patriot either with its blurred image as it is often a consequence of nationalism. Patriotism and nationalism have obscure borderline between them. It is … Continue reading Nationalism & Patriotism Are Threats To Global Peace And environment
Politics Of Left And Right Are Not The Solutions To Tackle Rape Problem
The four suspects in the Hyderabad rape case have been killed by the police. Most people, including the parents of the victim, applaud the police action. Justice has been delivered, and the case closed. But in the mindset of Left and Right ideological thinking, binaries are being created about the role of police in killing … Continue reading Politics Of Left And Right Are Not The Solutions To Tackle Rape Problem
Applaud Or Condemn The “Police Justice” In India?
The four suspects in the Hyderabad rape case have been killed by the police. Most people, including the parents of the victim, applaud the police action. Justice delivered. Quick, the case closed. In the Indian context, I would accept this kind of quick "street justice", where otherwise the judicious system and the bureaucracy run with … Continue reading Applaud Or Condemn The “Police Justice” In India?
Tackling Rape Problem By Going Beyond Candle-lit Vigils and Protests
By Promod Puri It’s a disgraceful societal evil that has not begun targeting in any realistic and practical way how to kill the rapist beast that lurks everywhere in India, ready to pounce on the female at any given opportunity! Priyanka Reddy, Asifa Banu, Jyoti Singh, and hundreds perhaps thousands more became victims or going … Continue reading Tackling Rape Problem By Going Beyond Candle-lit Vigils and Protests
