Modern wars do not have front lines or dedicated battlegrounds, and soldiers don’t clash one-on-one. The battles happen remotely. The … 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
MY VISION OF A HAPPY NEW YEAR
The moment clock’s second hits midnight and the year 2023 slips away in the realm of history. We step into … More
BESIDES THINKING AND OTHER FUNCTIONS, HUMAN BRAIN CREATES LIVE IMAGES, TOO
The function of the brain is not only to produce thoughts and process thinking, knowledge, and information but also to create images of what we imagine, perceive, and receive in our mental and cognitive senses.
THE GENIUS OF O.P. NAYYAR CONTINUES TO ENTERTAIN US WITH HIS LIVELY COMPOSITIONS
A noteworthy approach in Nayyar’s compositions was that he believed the film songs must be lively and entertaining. By Promod … More
REALIZING THE AUTHENTIC IMAGE OF SELF
(Authentic: 2023 The Word Of The Year) Every year, Merriam-Webster selects the word of the year. This year, its chosen … More
India’s goddesses of contagion provide protection in the pandemic – just don’t make them angry.
Tulasi Srinivas, Emerson College Hindus in India have had a helping hand – several in fact – when it comes … More
Geopolitical chess game: Why India has no interest in serving as a western pawn
Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University (Canada) Canada’s deepening divide with India following its accusation that the Indian government was responsible … More
During cold and flu season Does chicken soup really help?
Colby Teeman, University of Dayton Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they’re sick has been … More
“GOLGAPPE” IN COSTCO: AN AMBIENCE OF INDIA IN CANADA
As Costco started selling ‘Golgappe’ aka ‘Pani-puri,’ while samosas and dosas become the popular snack food in Canada, ghee retails … More
EGO: AN OVERVIEW
(992 words, 5 mts. read.) What is ego? It is the nature of a person’s attitude and expression of opinion … More
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD?
Today’s world is in turmoil, violent, disturbed, depressing, and daunting. A never-ending scenario of combats and conflicts, a war, a … More
THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE WORLD TODAY
by Promod Puri (361 words) The world today faces turbulence, turmoil, wars, and strives. Perhaps, never before in its history, … More
DEMOCRACY DYING IN INDIA, AND FASCISM TAKING BIRTH
Fascism is a system run or led by a dictator who has complete power in every aspect of a nation. … More
IMPORT OF KHALISTAN MOVEMENT HELPS MODI IN NEXT ELECTION
by Promod Puri Desperately trying to rope Modi in its ring to contain growing Chinese influence and domination in Asia, … More
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ashaji, Jaaiye aap kahan jayenge
Born Sept.8,1933, Asha Bhosle, who turns 90 today, has been an icon of Indian film music as a playback singer. … More
BESIDES EVEREST AND KILIMANJARO, MORE SUMMITS ON THE WORLD SCENE
The word summit to me was that of Mt. Everest, Kilimanjaro, or other world mountain peaks. But in the last … More
OUR HISTORY: From “Hindoos” to South Asian Canadians
Insensitivity and ignorance have been part of Canada’s racist history. Immigrants, especially from the “visible minority” communities, not only faced … More
DO POLITICAL PARTIES NEED IDEOLOGY TO GET TO POWER
Do political parties under a democratic structure need to base themselves on their distinctive ideologies, or can they do away … More
WHAT MOTIVATES AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Even with few exceptions, the American civil rights movement has never been led on a political platform. Instead, religion has … More
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS UNDER MODI RAJ
Expressing joy and celebrating India’s Independence Day under the autocracy of Modi, the prime minister, represents hypocrisy, an extreme case … More
EVERY CREATION FACES ITS ELIMINATION ALSO, LIKE CLOUDS IN THE SKY
Things get created; things get destroyed in the universe. In other words, what seems to be created is a step … More
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
In split second, rather much sooner, memories can take us to revisit some interesting spots in our lives. For me, … More
ON THE SIDEWALKS OF VANCOUVER:
A floor lamp, a desk, a speaker, a couple of mugs, and a clipped cord. These items sit on the … More
“Defence,” nationalism and patriotism are chips of the same block to help create chaos and clash in the world.
MOON MISSIONS A CASE OF MISPLACED PRIORITIES
(436 words, 120 seconds read) Missions to the moon never excite me. Instead, the explorations cause my earnest and questioning … More
WITH THE RISING OUTCRY FOR INDIA AS A “HINDU RASHTRA,” KHALISTAN ASSERTS ITS RALLY IN PUNJAB AND ABROAD
By Promod Puri Is the Khalistan movement, the demand for separation from India, dead, dormant or alive? It depends on … More
JAI SRI RAM: A message of devotion and greetings is now a weapon of terrorist attacks by ‘Hindu saviour’ goons.
George Orwell: The Animal Farm Writer Born in India
English novelist, essayist, and critic George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903, near Gopal Sah High School, located in … More
HOW I OBSERVE CANADA DAY EVERY DAY
by Promod Puri Early in the morning, when I wake up, the first thing I see from my bedroom window … More
ONCE INSIDE THE BODY, DOES A DRUG KNOW WHERE TO GO
When you take aspirin for a headache, how does it know to sail straight to your head and alleviate the … More
KARMA HINDUISM:
Hinduism also belongs to those who neither go to the temple regularly and ritualistically nor involve themselves in either meditation … More
There are moments in daily life that need celebrations with smiles.
REALIZING THE AUTHENTIC IMAGE OF SELF
Individually who in the world are we? The question does not relate to our standing or relevance in society. Nor … More
THE DOORS TO THE SIKH WAY OF LIFE OPEN WITH SEVA AND LANGAR
The entry doors to knowing Sikhism and perceiving or experiencing its spiritual messaging and humanitarian traditions are Seva and Langar. … More
MODI’S CELEBRATED VISIT TO THE USA AS A STATE GUEST
Modi and Biden will embrace and hug each other in a few days when the Indian prime minister rings the … More
Societies are assimilating and appear homogenized in big cosmopolitan cities worldwide. Cultures are becoming events only. -Promod Puri
What really started the American Civil War?
Robert Gudmestad, Colorado State University The U.S. citizenship test – which immigrants must pass before becoming citizens of the United … More
LIFE’S JOURNEY CONTINUES WHILE SAILING THRU OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Our past is an assortment of joyous, rough, memorable, and learning experiences. In contrast, our future lies in the prospect … More
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
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