Author: Promod Puri
Retired after 40 years of career in journalism. Former publisher and editor of The Link, a South Asian Canadian weekly newspaper from Vancouver, BC. Now a freelance writer. Published my first book titled "Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions". The book is educational dealing with all the facets of Hinduism.
Websites: promodpuri.com
progressivehindudialogue.com
promodpuri.blogspot.com
The convention in science for logical argument, when followed by religion, helps the latter seek sense and truth.
The word Fakir comes from ‘Fakkar,’ meaning no money or worldly possessions; a destitute person ethically loves to live that way.
WRITING IS A CONSTRUCTION JOB
It is said, “Words are the tools of writing.” But not quite so! Instead, words are the bricks and mortars … More
DALIT IS NOT A DEROGATORY WORD BUT OFFERS IDENTITY
Is Dalit a derogatory word to describe a class of people who do not belong to the four Brahminic castes? … More
WORLD OF CHOICES
WORLD OF CHOICES From Netflix to the menu in a Chinese restaurant, what to eat for dinner, buying a car … More
ELECTING A LEADER THAT PROMISES ANOTHER DEFEAT FOR THE TORIES
Pierre Poilievre gets elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. His far-Right racist ‘Freedom’ campaign won … More
SWAMI AGNIVESH: A PROGRESSIVE HINDU CRUSADER
By Promod Puri Not all Hindus belong to the BJP, nor does BJP represent Hinduism in its spiritual sense. It … More
ENGLISH WORDS THAT NEED SPELLING CHANGES
With the English language, I always have an issue that relates to the spelling of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of words … More
FUTURE OF HUMANITY
Does humanity face a permanent extinction tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, a few years, or thousands, millions, or billions of … More
INTELLECTUALS OF INDIA: IRONY OF PUN
Being intellectual in India these days has an irony of pun in it. The ‘intellectuals’ rather be non-intellectuals to avoid … More
A CONTROLLED SUPPLY OF DOCTORS HURTS BOTH DOCTORS AND THE PUBLIC
Doctors are among the most stressed and overworked professionals in the pandemic of ever-evolving Coronavirus pandemic. In Canada, due to … More
THE FRONT AND BACK BURNERS OF WORLD SCENES
The ongoing tragedies in the world become banal within weeks or months. Example: the Russia-Ukraine war. These get pushed into … More
GOING BACK WITH LIFEBUOY
In my nostalgic wash, Lifebuoy was the soap suitable for the body and the hair. Cheap and best, the choices … More
SHRI Ganesh:
As there are no matter-of-fact inspired utterances attributed to the Hindu pantheon of gods and goddesses, except Lord Krishan thru … More
MY BRUSH WITH RASHTRIYA SWAMSEVAK SANGH (RSS)
Every Sunday, early in the morning, they used to shout from the street, “Parmodjee, Parmodjee,” but “Parmodjee” was always in … More
SALMAN RUSHDIE DIVIDES MUSLIMS BEING “FANATIC” AND “LIBERAL”
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, who announced a fatwa calling on all Muslims to murder Rushdie … More
Humanization Of Countries, Viruses And Everything Else By Promod Puri Do we have to blame a nation or nations for their … More
INTEGRATION OF SCIENCES WITH POLITICS OPENS A NEW ERA OF GOVERNANCE:
Evolution in political ideologies is a hypothesis where political science can expand its studies to determine and encourage the involvement … More
Review Of Mindset Views Restores Their Rationality
By Promod Puri. Distorted, false, or unrealistic information twist our thinking. As of result, our perceptions are flawed. Endeavouring for … More
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If one has understood God thru rituals and customs, then what has been understood is not God. Promod Puri
Message
The message emanating from the House Of God remains the same. Church, Masjid and Mandir are just a nameplate. Promod … More
Intellectual Humility Helps To Review A Mindset View. Promod Puri
Religious rituals are long on fear, miracles, and emotions, but short on reasons. Promod Puri
America Crucially Needs Both Gun Control And Mental Control. Promod Puri
If food and friends with added sugar can be avoided, life is naturally sweet. Promod Puri
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A Few Drops Of Praise Takes Away Bitterness From Inapt Criticism. Promod Puri
Cricket basically is a game of two players, the bowler and the batsman. The rest are waiters. Promod Puri
Moments, events or karmas are not created by destiny or God, but by the man himself. Promod Puri
Studies in religions are more relevant and meaningful than trumpeting “hurt sentiments.” Promod Puri
The nature of people is best revealed thru discussion on religion and politics. Promod Puri
Hinduism can’t be homogenized. Its natural strength lies in its diverse spiritual thinking, rituals, traditions and practices. Promod Puri
A part of the Hindu spectrum is atheism. Promod Puri
A self-review or reflection of what occupies us mentally most of the time can be worthwhile. Promod Puri
Logic is slow. Absurdity is often fast. Promod Puri
Occasionally I need mental floss to clean outdated mindset views. Promod Puri
Sanctimony, meaning pretended or hypocritical religious devotion, dominates rituals and customs. Promod Puri
Windows for alternative political imaginations and ideologies can only be opened under democracy. Promod Puri
Windows for alternative political imaginations and ideologies can only be opened under democracy. Promod Puri
Seeking perfection may not always be bliss. Promod Puri
In our social, religious, economic and political systems infusion of realism is crucial in their idealism. Promod Puri
PIERRE POILLEVRE’S FAR-RIGHT AGENDA LEADS THE TORIES TO 3RD LOSS
It would be a reverse hat trick for the Conservative Party of Canada to score a third consecutive loss after … More
UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR CONTINUES WITH THE HOPE OF WINNING BY BOTH
Although most world media has put it on the back burner, the Ukraine-Russia war has been fiery since February. Who … More
PAISA, TAKKA, AANA, DUANI: SOME WORDS THAT BRING THE PLEASURES OF THE PAST
Besides memories, words also connect us to nostalgic moments that we embrace once in a while. Paisa is one word … More
DID THE BRITISHERS LOOT INDIA?
By Promod Puri Yes, the Kohinoor, tons of gold and jewellery got plundered by the Empire. Besides, according to one … More
SAD TO KNOW MR. HORGAN RETIRING
The news that John Horgan decides to retire, after the election in the fall when the New Democratic Party in … More
Cricket basically is a game of two players, the bowler and the batsman. The rest are waiters. Promod Puri
MUSIC INSPIRES LEARNING PUNJABI: When a superstar of Punjabi music performs in Vancouver, it is more than an event of … More
FROM PRAKASH KAUR TO MOOSE WALA, AN EVOLUTION IN PUNJABI MUSIC
With my fondness and taste for Punjabi songs, I belong to the era when Prakash Kaur, Surinder Kaur, and Asha … More
INTRODUCING “WALNUT RAITA”
My creative senses sometimes spill over to culinary passion. The new creation offers an evolution in the popular Indian yogurt-based … More
God is the creation of man! Or a man is the creation of God
Which one of these statements is right, and which one is wrong, or both right, or both wrong? One more … More
COMPLAINTS, PROTESTS AND ‘SHIKWA’
Poet Sahir Ludhianvi says, “Aasman pe hai khuda aur zameen pe hum, the God is up there in the sky, … More
BOYCOTTS AND SANCTIONS
Yes, the boycott is working. Since February, it has deprived Russians of their choice of burgers at MacDonald; they miss … More
Stephen Hawking warned against contacting aliens. Scientists are doing it anyway
This year, two groups of astronomers plan to send messages containing information about humans and the location of Earth toward … More
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROLE OF KAIKEYI IN RAMAYANA
Princess of the Kekaya kingdom, Kaikeyi knows from early childhood that she has no value in a world of men. … More
HOW WE SPEND TIME
How do we use time from the morning when we get up till bedtime? The question is simple in its … More
WORLD UNDER MORE AUTOCRATIC RULERS
Today more of the global population, 54 percent, is under autocratic rule than democracy. From Russia to China, the Phillippines, … More
Indian Nobel Laureate Once Lived In Vancouver And Worked at UBC
Har Gobind Khorana: The chemist who cracked DNA’s code and made the first artificial gene was born into poverty 100 … More
WHO IN THE WORLD AM I?”
That is a big puzzle that confronts us once in a while. The question does not relate to our standing … More
WE’RE ALL FOOLS ONCE A WHILE OR QUITE OFTEN: IT’S NATURAL
Of course, we already have April Fool’s Day on the first day of the month. But let us give the … More
INTRODUCTION OF GITA STUDY IN SCHOOLS WILL LEAD TO CRAM LEARNING FOR KIDS
Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita has become part of school studies in Gujarat starting this year. Other states in India … More
ONE BRAVE HEART MUST YIELD AND SURRENDER TO END THE HORRORS OF WAR
Let him overpower and occupy Ukraine, amass more to his vast kingdom, and paint how he paints his ‘red’ sprawling … More
Wars are crimes against humanity. The tradition of war needs elimination for our peace and safety irrespective of our diverse nationalities. THE CASE FOR WORLDWIDE ABOLISHING Of THE ARMED FORCES AND DISMANTLING OF ARM FACTORIES
THE CASE FOR WORLDWIDE ABOLISHING Of THE ARMED FORCES AND DISMANTLING OF ARM FACTORIES
In this article, I’m not going into the genesis of the Russia-Ukraine war. Neither do I debate if ‘de-Nazification’ in … More
Lord Krishna in “Stri-Vesha”
One of Lord Krishan’s many Leelas is that of “stri-Vesha”, dressing up in woman’s clothing. This can be seen in … More
HOPE FOR END TO UKRAINE CRISIS SOON:
There is always an end to the beginning. A start stops at someplace. That is the phenomenon of events in … More
BURQA, HIJAB CUSTOM NEED REVIEW
Muslim students and teachers forced to remove their burqas and hijabs in Karnataka and other BJP-ruled states led to considerable … More
When someone tells me, “do your research,” that implies looking for something that exactly matches the caller’s opinion.
Mindfulness In Walking
What is walking meditation? Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in the … More
REMEMBERING LATA THRU SOME OF MY MOST FAV SONGS
I belong to the generation that grew up listening to Lata Mangeshkar without missing any single day. All India Radio, … More
Emotion is an integral part of human sentiment. Despite being a natural impulse, its flow needs to be regulated.
IN CANADA:
(A Satire): IN CANADA: I want to imbibe and enjoy absolute freedoms in the land of “the true North strong … More
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD!
Today’s world is in turmoil, violent, disturbed, depressing and daunting. Although we can say, it is an era of peace … More
GETTING INVOLVED WITH MINDFULNESS
Staying in an environment exclusively reserved for the self leads towards an experience called mindfulness. Residing in this environment are … More
STAGNATION IN POLITICAL THINKING:
In the contemporary world, the production and reproduction of information and knowledge should lead to a review of our political … More
HOW RELIGIOUS VIEWS GET EMBEDDED:
In religion, most people do not read the fundamentals of the scriptures. But they gather their religious knowledge or information … More
Mother India:
She is a symbol of Mother India, fighting for the poor, fighting for the Dalits, fighting for justice, fighting for … More
Difference of opinion
In God We Trust
The four-word phrase appears on all American currency. The fact is, rather than God, the Trust lies in honouring the … More
SEEKING PEACE IN THE WORLD THRU “DEFENCE”
The ten countries with the highest military expenditures in one year (latest figures) are: The United States ($778 billion) China … More
EXPECTING A CRISIS-FREE ERA AS WE ENTER 2022
By Promod Puri If the circa 2020 and 2021 get merged, we clock an era of a worldwide pandemic, the … More
Who Knows!
Indian Farmers
FROM SAMBA NEAR JAMMU, ALLA RAKHA BECAME A TABLA LEGEND
From the village Ghagwal, near the town of Samba, about 40 km from Jammu, Allarakha Qureshi got his hands on … More
Reading or indulging in negative news revives overlooked positive realities existing around us.
Modi Phenomenon Needs Analytical Study By Political Scientists
Is Modi a socialist, Leftist, Rightist, capitalist, autocrat, or fascist? Under which political post he works to manage the defaced “largest democracy in the world?”
Hindu Swastika Exhibits Tolerance, Fortune and Auspiciousness
Hindu Swastika Exhibits Tolerance, Fortune and Auspiciousness Despite being stigmatized as a Nazi emblem of anti-Semitism, hate and violence, Swastika, the … More
MY REMEMBRANCE DAY
It all happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” of 1918 when the First … More
DISMANTLING CANADA’S DEPT. OF DEFENSE:
Does Canada need the ministry of defence or the department of defence? Defence from whom? Who is going to invade … More
RELIGIONS NEED TO BE FREE FROM FANATICS:
Fanatic Hindu, fanatic Muslim, fanatic Sikh, fanatic Christian, Jew, or Buddhist! These are the labels we often hear or assign … More
Cliché Marks The End Of Words’ Impact
When repeatedly or overused in conversation or even in writing, words, phrases, and expressions fall in the lexical toolbox called … More
How China combined authoritarianism with capitalism to create a new communism
Tomasz Kamusella, The Conversation After the 1989 fall of communism in the Soviet bloc, five self-declared communist states remain today: … More
WHEN THE GREEN GRASS LOOKS BLUE:
The story goes like this: A donkey and a tiger got themselves involved in a heated argument. The donkey insisted … More
WHERE IS MY WRISTWATCH?
There it is in the back of my bedside drawer. Have I abandoned it? Not honestly. I’m keeping it but … More
SCATTERED VOICES OF DISSENT WILL NOT HELP SAVE INDIA’S DEMOCRACY:
Separate and scattered non-political voices of dissent against Modi’s push to fundamentally transfer India to dictatorial rule will not help … More
THE HYPE OF PROTEIN AND THE TASTE OF GHEE:
Growing up in India, the most nutritious food item loaded with protein besides vitamin A and other healthy stuff was … More
THE SPIRIT OF JAMMU IN REVOLUTIONARY MARTYR UDHAM SINGH: I belong to Jammu, the city in the state of Jammu … More
REMEMBERING MY SCHOOL PRAYER: DON’T DITHER, DON’T DELAY:
In my school days, as the bell rang, all the kids assembled for the morning prayer, which was relatively secular. … More
AN ENCOUNTER WITH DEV ANAND
-by Promod Puri An episode happened when late Dev Anand, one of the most prominent and talented Bollywood stars of … More
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