Fanatic Hindu, fanatic Muslim, fanatic Sikh, fanatic Christian, Jew, or Buddhist! These are the labels we often hear or assign … 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
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
EGO: AN OVERVIEW
(Warning: 992 words to step on this reading. 5 to 8 mts. reading) What is ego? It is the nature … More
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE: I’M THE CAUSE, I’M THE CURE
By Promod Puri I often feel perplexed if the worldwide surge in climate campaigns and protests is approaching the desired … More
DR. SHIV CHOPRA: THE CANADIAN WHISTLEBLOWER WHO CAMPAIGNED FOR BGH-FREE MILK
As a former Facebook employee, Frances Haugen is much in the news lately and projected by the media as a … More
Future of Humanity Based On Two Factors
(Based on an essay by Mekhi Dhesi in the blog Rationalising The Universe) Does humanity face a permanent extinction tomorrow, … More
Pandora Papers Expose The Loot of World Leaders:
As they govern or misgovern their respective countries under one political system or the other, several world leaders, while embedded … More
RAPE SPREAD IN INDIA:
It is disgraced and dreadful evil that is marking a permanent stain on India’s social fabric. The evil is the … More
FROM DAUGHTER’S DAY TO SON’S DAY, THE CALENDER IS FULL OF SPECIAL DAYS
Yesterday, it was Daughter’s Day, and now it’s Son’s Day. Tomorrow will be another ‘Day,’ a particular ‘Day’ dedicated to … More
RED THREAD AROUND WRIST: A FAD OF HINDU IDENTIFICATION
A Red thread around the wrist is the new fad of Hindu ritual identification. Called Mauli or Kalva, a priest … More
IS DESCRIBING PUNJAB NEW C.M. AS DALIT DEROGATORY?
Recently, in a bombshell announcement about Punjab’s top ruling shakeup, most of the Indian newspapers carried the banner headline that … More
Overpacked And over-wrapped, Packaging Is An Environmental Issue
By Promod Puri The other day for a nostalgic childhood recreation, I bought a medium-size kite from Amazon. The order … More
PALDI: A HERITAGE PLACE OF PRIDE FOR SOUTH-ASIAN CANADIANS
Paldi, named after a small town in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab, is located about seven miles southwest of Duncan, off … More
WORLD OF CHOICES
From Netflix to the menu in a Chinese restaurant, buying a car or house, vacations or vitamins, Roma tomatoes, Beefsteak … More
9/11 WORLDWIDE:
9/11 is the anniversary date of a significant terrorist attack on American soil on September 11, 2001. 9/11s have happened … More
ELECTION CANADA: IT’S COVID-19 STUPID
The expression, it’s Covid-19, stupid, has not been introduced yet. But its relevancy smacks well in the current Canadian election hubbub.
WE ALL EVOLVING AND DISSOLVING IN ONE BIG POT CALLED UNIVERSE
Things get created; things get destroyed. In other words, what seems to be created is a step towards its destruction, … More
Joy With Old Hindi Filmi Songs
Originally posted on Promod Puri.com:
By Promod Puri Living in Canada for the past 45 years, my nostalgic window often opens…
News And Views
News with views is a different story. But a selective pick of news and reading it with mindset views add … More
Guru Nanak’s Message of Divine Order
If Not Modi, Who Else?
By Promod Puri The palpable answer is no one! The dark cloud seems to have a lengthy stay. It overcasts … More
Meaning of Satnam Waheguru
The Dynamics of Satnam Waheguru
Two simple words, Satnam Waheguru, carry profound spiritual significance. A companion in solitude, Satnam Waheguru, offers the universal Truth of … More
BEYOND THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT, THERE CAN BE A BETTER WORLD
Leftists and Rightists, as per their ideological and political commitments, are poles apart. And they stick to their stakes. No … More
“In God We Trust.” WAS CHALLENGED IN US COURT
Guess Who Won. Almost 70 years ago, Walter Plywaski fought for the right of atheists to become U.S. citizens – … More
The Internet runs two parallel rivers of information and misinformation. The catch depends on which river we throw the net.
APPLAUSE FOR USA: AFGHAN WOMEN NOW MORE LIBERATED
While we can condemn America’s involvement in Afghanistan, on a positive note, during its 20-year occupation, Afghan women got their … More
LIVING IN THE PRESENT: POWER OF NOW
It is not an attempt to give motivational advice. But coming up with an idea, in line with the basic … More
SANT KABIR’S CONTRIBUTION TO EVOLVING MODERN WORLD
“It did not take long to realize that the ‘modern’ world we inhabit had evolved not in one of its … More
SEEKING A NEW WORLD BEYOND LEFT AND RIGHT:WELCOME
LISTEN TO BIRDS BEFORE DEMOLISHING STATUES
They are the perfect landing pads for birds to take a break from their flying activities or relieve themselves. That … More
For Hindus to Defend Criminals Just Because They Are Hindu is un-Hindu
Sunita Viswanath and Deepak Joshi One of the core principles of Hinduism is ahimsa, or non-harm. And yet we are perturbed by … More
Canada Day: Shall we cancel the celebrations or keep the tradition and move on?
by Promod Puri I am not enthusiastic to celebrate Canada Day this year, but I am not in favour of … More
THE POLITICS OF CRITICISING OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Beijing is calling on the United Nations to investigate crimes against Indigenous people in Canada in response to Ottawa’s call … More
GHETTO FORMATIONS AND OLD BAGGAGE:
There is an argument with a stereotyped conception that ethnic communities create ghetto formations and bring along old baggage while … More
WHEN WILL WE BREATHE FRESH AND DIRECT WITHOUT A MASK?
I heard our neighbours south of the border are now going to public places and leaving their masks at home. … More
ANTI-MUSLIM SPREAD IN CANADA
by Promod Puri It is wrong to assume anti-Muslim hatred in Canada only exists on the fringes of the far … More
CONSCIOUSNESS IMPACTS THE HUMAN MIND
Consciousness is the most crucial aspect of our lives that certifies us to be living and fully aware of internal … More
Is Modi a narcissist?
As we look at his personality behaviour, especially since he came on India’s national scene as prime minister, the signs … More
END THE OLYMPICS FOREVER
Hosting summer or winter Olympics is not worth the trouble or the cost and the risks involved for a hosting … More
The big challenge:
The big challenge to India’s integrity, democracy and secularism is not Modi but leaving behind his legacy of Modi-Bhagats.
Who is Winner, Who Is Loser!
Both Israel and Hamas claim victory. Then who is the loser? Ask the mothers who lost their children in 11 … More
Beyond Left & Right:
I’m too radical for the Right and too conservative for the Left. Promod Puri
BEYOND LEFT AND RIGHT:
Leftist and Rightist ideologies create mindset behaviour resulting in political fanaticism. On the other hand humanism, rationalism, and being ethicist … More
IS THERE ANY END TO THE ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT?
Netanyahu says the bombing of Gaza will continue till “they get the message.” And “They,” the Hamas, is talking in … More
COVID in India: a tragedy with its roots in Narendra Modi’s leadership style
Nitasha Kaul, University of Westminster India has set an unenviable new world record. More than 348,421 new infections were recorded … More
HE COULD NEVER GO BACK TO PAKISTAN, BUT MOTHER NATURE CARRIED HIS WISHES
He could never go back to his place of birth, the home of his childhood and youth years in the … More
SOME BASIC REASONS WHY CORONA PLAYING HAVOC IN INDIA
Besides mass gatherings of people, like religious festivals, election rallies or cricket matches, as the super spreader of Corona and … More
CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY IF INDIA DOES NOT BEHAVE
The Indian population of over 1.3 billion cannot be isolated from the rest of the world. We are in the same boat globally when it comes to Covid-19 or its variants.
WORLD BOOK DAY: “The wise man reads both books and life itself”
There has been a remarkable shift from the traditional reading channels. Reading printed books or magazines can be a nostalgic pleasure. Most of the information, knowledge, or wisdom we receive on a day-to-day basis is through the internet.
“HINDUISM IS IN DANGER!”
In this toolkit, “Hindu Khatre Main Hai.”
WHY WOMEN ACTIVE IN PROTEST
Women grow as much as 80% of India’s food – but its new farm laws overlook their struggles Bansari Kamdar, … More
Celebrating the poetry of Sahir Ludhanvi thru film music
Whereas tributes go to the man who enriched contemporary India’s literary and poetic landscape, salutations are also to the composers and artists who immortalized his lyrical genius superbly wrapped up in their musical and singing arts.
INTERNET AND FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION FACE HURDLES IN DICTATORIAL TERRITORIES
By Promod Puri World Wide Web originally meant creating a free connected web of interlinked or hyperlinked online sites worldwide. … More
IT DOES INTRIGUE ME!
When the ongoing tragedies of human sufferings do not get A line in the poetry of poets, A page in … More
All About Hinduism
by Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to … More
THOUSANDS OF ASSAM MUSLIMS ARE STATELESS
by Promod Puri Is it a crime not to have citizenship? Or more precisely, having no formal documents to prove … More
Farmers Following Gandhi’s Message Of Satyagraha
Why Indian farmers’ protests are being called a ‘satyagraha’ – which means ’embracing the truth’ Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University For … More
Karmas Role In Hinduism For The Self And The society
In creating divine residency in our intellect and consciousness, Hinduism offers a humanistic and enlightened walk paved with disciplined and ethical karmas.
‘The Mauritanian’ rekindles debate over Gitmo detainees’ torture – with 40 still held there
Lisa Hajjar, University of California Santa Barbara “The Mauritanian,” directed by Kevin Macdonald, is the first feature film to dramatize … More
Indian Democracy Not Dead But Acquires Saffron Avatar
By Promod Puri Obsessed with his impulsive cause based on insufficient knowledge and limited perception of Hinduism, Prime Minister Narendra … More
FUTURE OF HUMANITY BASED ON TWO FACTORS
Anthropogenic changes cover human activities related to biophysical environments, natural resources, global warming, environmental degradation, ocean acidification and ecological collapse.
HINDUISM’S COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY AND SELF
The execution of Karma in Hindu thought influences or has a consequence on society as well. For that reason, societal … More
$ 1 MILLION OFFER TO STUDY IF CONSCIOUSNESS SURVIVES AFTER DEATH
Does consciousness or ‘Atma’ die too after bodily death? Or it survives to re-enter a new body. A Los Vegas … More
CELEBRATION OF INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY:
by Promod Puri Republic Day on January 26 is an official colossal event in India every year to celebrate the … More
POLITICS AND RELIGION IN US PRESIDENTIAL CEREMONIES
Is the Bible or other religious volumes have ritualistic values only on such occasions. Or they offer spiritual inspirations as well. Whatever the reason is, politics has a dependency on religion both for ritualistic functioning and spiritual guidance.
Indulgence in reading can lead to an urge to write about what is read.
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READING, THINKING AND WRITING ARE INTERCONNECTED
History tells us there have been many wise people, especially saints with divine attribution, who did not go through a voluminous reading of books. But their minds did the reading.
What is a protein? A biologist explains
Nathan Ahlgren, Clark University Editor’s note: Nathan Ahlgren is an assistant professor of biology at Clark University. In this interview, … More
Meditation In Hinduism
Meditation in Hinduism is secular in its participation and spiritual in practice.
Why Total Repeal Of India’s Farm Laws
When an entire structure has a fragile foundation, shaky frame, and dangerous to live in, it needs total demolition immediately. … More
A VISION OF 2021 AND BEYOND
As the year 2020 departs just at the moment clock hits midnight, we welcome the arrival of 2021. Two images … More
It is A Yuga Of Plenty!
A roof over our heads, for some more roofs than their heads. Enough bottled or running water for our thirsts … More
THE FOURSOME WHO RUNS INDIA
It is the government of the foursome, rerouting the democracy into Oligarchy.
Little Misha lost her special friend, Poky the Puppy
The toy of her joy disappeared from her tender arms somewhere at the hotel while on vacation with her family. … More
PEOPLE’S POWER SWELLING IN INDIA
The People’s Power is a juggernaut when it starts moving; it can pull aside all the barriers and face the bullets to crush despotism.
Getting The Best Out Of Turmoil And Turbulence of 2020
Corona invasion has disciplined our lives, from masking to six feet distancing and restricting travels, socials and shopping.
Joys, engagements and ease of life navigated new options. A circadian lifestyle is one where a daily routine is possible with the least of disturbances and distractions.
REMEMBERING POET SHAILENDRA
In simple words, poet Shailendra wrote great poetry with deepest thoughts, feelings, and emotions. His ‘shikva’ meaning complaint to God … More
MY MEMORIES WITH GRAMOPHONE
They say Vinyl is back. With that news, my memory goes back to the golden era of listening to music … More
CUBANS ON THE STREET
Communists and Leftists all over the globe are fanatically in love with Cuba’s leadership. Their only source of information about this island nation is its propaganda machinery, an effective weapon of misinformation used by authoritarian rulers.
Caste, Colour, Creed, And Nationalities Clog World Peace
Nationality, caste, colour, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities become obsolete, dead, … More
Remembering Raj Kapoor
I was sitting by myself in the neighbourhood community centre’s Sauna room when a man walked in. “Good morning, how … More
Beyond the farm laws, protesting Indian farmers are sowing the seeds of revolution against authoritarianism.
TRUMP’S LEGACY: BREEDING TRUTHS OUT OF LIES
Conceived opinions and judgments influence our mindset viewpoint. And most of the time, our actions and reactions are based on retrieving the intellect from the installed position.
The Essence Of Hinduism Lies On Just Two Very Basic Principles
In its theology, Hinduism generated a range of systematic ideologies covering various studies in ethical and metaphysical perceptions. Within these profound discernments, Hinduism’s outstanding feature is the doctrine of “Purusarthas,” advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life.
MY PASSION WITH IRONING
Taking advantage of the Black Friday shopping bargains at Walmart, we bought a long overdue ironing board. Till now, we … More
Does God Play Role In Our Karmas
by Promod Puri Karma is one of the most fundamentals of Hinduism. The actual word is ‘Karm’ with a firm … More
Concept Of Moksha Or Salvation In Hinduism
Moksha or Mukti denotes freedom. It is a much-hyped Hindu traditional thought. In essence, it represents ardent purity to seek … More
Universal Totality
The universe is a totality, indivisible; it is an organic whole. The parts are not separate, we are all existing … More
LIFE REVOLVES AND SURVIVES AROUND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, maintenance, and maintenance are the mantra that sustains us practically in most aspects of our lives. From personal health … More
ATHEISM HAS CREDIBLE INFLUENCE ON RELIGIONS TOO:
God and religion are the two synonymous influences subjected to evolution in humankind’s ongoing social construction. In this evolution, atheism … More
The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
Natasha Mikles, Texas State University As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, … More
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