Our past is an assortment of joyous, rough, memorable, and learning experiences. In contrast, our future lies in the prospect … More
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
NAGIN: THE MUSICAL BLOCKBUSTER (1954) THAT STILL ENTERTAINS WITH ITS SONGS
Most of us from India who were born, raised, or entered teen and adult age in the ’50s and ’60s … More
CHILD PRODIGY GHAZAL MAESTRO MASTER MADAN
Yun naa reh reh kar hamein tarsaaiye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0vDvwYE59Q Heyrat se tak rahaay hain jahane wafaa mujhe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1chOBbhkYhE These two ghazals … More
MY MOTHER’S KITCHEN
Our kitchen was very elementary but a conspicuous place in the house. Prominently featured was the built-in wall cabinet that … More
PYAASA: THE MOVIE THAT ALWAYS STAYS IN MY MIND
I was in grade 7 when I visited my elder sister in Ambala during the summer vacation. My brother-in-law was … More
WHY I’M NOT ATTENDING THE KING CHARLES CORONATION
I’m not going to attend King Charles’s coronation on May 6. The particular reason is that I don’t know what … More
SIKHISM DWELLS IN ITS SAINT-SOLDIER PHILOSOPHY
By Promod Puri Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh represent two distinct aspects of Sikhism. In the evolution of … More
KISHORE KUMAR: One Of The Greatest Singers And Entertainers India Has Ever Produced.
By Promod Puri The most artistic and versatile natural talent the Hindi film industry ever embodied was Kishore Kumar. His … More
A colossal wastage like a house on fire up in smoke
Imagine you stuff your shirt and pant pockets with dollar notes. Once these overflows, you fill up all your kitchen … More
NEOLOGISM: THE WORLD NEEDS SOME REPAIRS AND CHANGES IN ALL ITS SYSTEMS AND ORDERS:
Neologism means to introduce a new word or new senses of existing words. In its expanded definition, neologism also involves … More
EDIBLE CITY SIDEWALKS AND PARKS
During my college days in the City Beautiful Chandigarh, while walking or cycling its streets, I wondered why not grow … More
WE’RE ALL FOOLS ONCE IN A WHILE; LET US CELEBRATE APRIL FOOL’S DAY
(This article was first written two years ago, now rewritten with some contributions from ChatGPT) Today marks April Fool’s Day … More
WARS POSE CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY:
In this article, I’m not going into the genesis of the Russia-Ukraine war. Neither do I debate if ‘de-Nazification’ in … More
DESPITE BEING FINANCIALLY WELL OFF, WHY DO SOME PEOPLE NOT RETIRE
Philanthropist and billionaire Vancouver businessman Jim Pattison is 94 years old. Born October 1, 1928, he will complete 95 later … More
WHERE IS THE END OF WAR:
Traditionally, the right to trigger war in most cases rests on one single highest authority. Under ‘self-defence’ and ‘just cause,’ … More
Sanctions violate the human rights of ordinary folks in a country where its leaders don’t feel a pinch of them.
HUMANS AND ANIMALS:
We all have feelings, love, emotions, tears, and smiles. We all have neurons creating intellect. We all have memories. We … More
Ek Onkar is the eternal ‘1’
Oh God, are you He, She or It; Him or Her; King or Queen, Father or Mother! God does not … More
BY NATURE, WE’RE ALL SET IN THE “DEFAULT MODE NETWORK”
The dictionary meaning of the word default suggests a failure to act or inaction. But in the contemporary world, the … More
UKRAINE-RUSSIA WAR: A THREAT TO WORLD PEACE
February 24 completes one year of the Ukraine-Russia war. Thousands of civilians and soldiers have been killed and seriously hurt, … More
Why the love story of Radha and Krishna has been told in Hinduism for centuries
Jeffery D. Long, Elizabethtown College Although it originated as a Christian holiday in honor of St. Valentine, Valentine’s Day has … More
INDIANS ABROAD GET MORE OF INDIA THAN INDIANS IN INDIA
by Promod Puri I often feel we Indians abroad get more from India than Indians living in India. In this … More
(An open letter to SRK)
Dear Mr. Shah Rukh Khan: First, congratulations on the tremendous success of your latest hit movie, Pathaan. You proudly and … More
Study of self makes quite a sense
Sufi poet and philosopher Bulleh Shah (1680-1757) says: “Parh parh alim fazil hoya, kadey apnay aap nun parhya he nai.” … More
Seeking Evolution In Religions
Rituals, customs, and traditions provide a bulk of false identity to a religion. If these are detached from all the … More
BUSH, OBAMA AND TRUMP:
:In my view, Donald Trump as president was less evil than George W. Bush and Barack Obama when we compare … More
MY VISION OF A HAPPY NEW YEAR
The moment clock’s second hits midnight and the year 2022 departs, we step into welcoming 2023. Two images flash; one … More
Political Ideologies Vs Good Governance
By Promod Puri Do political parties under a democratic structure need to base themselves on their distinctive ideologies, or can … More
I’m only a mason cementing the bricks as per the blueprint of an idea.
The joy Of Old Hindi Film Songs
Living in Canada for the past 45 years, my nostalgic window often opens to the blissful sounds of popular Hindi … More
Return Policy Is Part Of Shopping Joy
I recovered and saved some money this month. Thanks to the hassle-free culture of buying and returning goods. It happens … More
Caste, Colour, Creed, And Nationalism Clog World Peace
Nationalism, caste, colour, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When do these identities become obsolete, … More
Reading also involves helping debunk conventional wisdom when it becomes outdated or unreal.
LIFE IS A GAME OF FOOTBALL
All our thoughts and actions are influenced and regulated by the consciousness of the landscape of reality around us. In … More
FOOTBALL OR SOCCER?
When football reached America, I often wondered how it got twisted to look like a genetically inflated bitter melon, popularly … More
Humour: A terrorist bombed his own house. When asked why? “Today, I worked from home.”
MY 50 YEARS IN CANADA
Fifty years ago, after saying goodbye to India, I knocked on the door of Canada. The point of entry was … More
KILLING OF 16 MILLION MARKS THE REMEMBRANCE DAY!
It all happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” 1918, when the First World … More
A SCARY FUNNY STORY
: The real estate salesperson showed his client a house that, according to the neighbours, had not been occupied for … More
MORE INDIANS AS LEADERS ON THE WORLD STAGE
Rishi Sunak carries the distinction of being the first prime minister of Indian origin to rule Britain. But among the … More
VERSATILE PUMPKIN, A SUPER VEGETABLE THAT FIGHTS CANCER:
I have strong feelings for pumpkins, mostly when left out in the chill of autumn nights during the Halloween season. … More
UK’S NEWEST PM, THE MAN WITH RED THREAD ON HIS WRIST
Rishi Sunak, Britain’s latest prime minister with roots in India. As he said in a 2015 interview: “British Indian is … More
The lava of casteism hurled by Manusmriti centuries ago still erupts bigotry and hatred in the Hindu psyche and subconsciousness.
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
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