Articles on Religion, Politics, Human Interest
The proposed natural gas pipeline has sparked a standoff in Canada, as First Nation Hereditary Chiefs oppose it while some elected Chiefs support it. The conflict has led to blockades across the country. The situation has escalated to a federal court challenge, with Hereditary Chiefs seeking to cancel the project for environmental and cultural preservation reasons.
Delhi election straight three-time winner Arvind Kejriwal is politically neither a Leftist nor a Rightist. His politics is simplistic in … More
The trait of being socially or politically Left or Right is that the Left is anti-religious and the Right is … More
In my understanding of Hinduism, there is more in its nature of study and deliberations than just religion. It is … More
Democratic freedoms breed authoritarianism. Consolidation of power, achieved through democratic means, is a tempting phenomenon. Regimes are slowly being wrapped … More
If the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in India is responsible for the structural damage of democracy in India under the … More
Elected politicians all over the globe often boast about their economic achievements when their countries’ GDP goes up. And countrymen … More
HERE ARE THE “PAPERS” By Promod Puri As the thought of writing this piece cropped up, I was reminded of … More
Distorted information skews our perceptions and influences our actions. Brain activity is crucial for logical thinking and is increasingly replaced by technology. Political, religious, and social mindsets are heavily influenced by misinformation. Fixed mindsets hinder growth, while rational, flexible mindsets can adapt to a changing world, fostering progress and understanding.
In the company of two An ambiance of Warm serenity. Joys and thrills In its rains and shines, Hikes and … More
By Promod Puri “Satnam Waheguru,” two simple words of profound spiritual significance. A companion in solitude, Satnam Waheguru, where the … More
While the Lathi-raj, enforced by the police and goons, is in full swing, the BJP bhagats are kept ignorant and … More
Protests have engulfed Assam since the National Register of Citizens was published in August 2019. They have intensified since the … More
In the spirit of exchanging New Year greetings, we wish peace and happiness for all humanity. Human beings, animals, plants, … More
A peaceful world No poverty Respect for human rights Welcome refugees. -Promod Puri
By Promod Puri “Canada is the best country in the world.” Alongside Vancouver prides itself with 1st, 2nd, or 3rd … More
When political opposition becomes ineffective, or it is almost non-existence, political anarchism takes place led by leaderless young revolutionaries against … More
by Promod Puri There have been some severe and quick fundamental transformations taking place in India to reweave the social … More
By Promod Puri Nationality, caste, color, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities … More
I’ve heard, you’ve heard: “Humans beings are the most Intelligent and favorite Creation of God.” Birds, cats, dogs, donkeys….. Probably … More
Those in India and of Indian origin abroad, who are aware of the present tense situation in the country because … More
It may sound sweet that our fruits and vegetables are getting sweeter. While the bitterness in some of the known … More
By Promod Puri In Hindu and Sikh religious activities, Satsang is a popular religious tradition. It is group participation that … More
By Promod Puri Hats off to the Republic of The Gambia, one of the world’s smallest countries in West Africa, … More
By Promod Puri I have been anti-national since I understood the nature of its allegiance to the country one belongs … More
The four suspects in the Hyderabad rape case have been killed by the police. Most people, including the parents of … More
The four suspects in the Hyderabad rape case have been killed by the police. Most people, including the parents of … More
By Promod Puri It’s a disgraceful societal evil that has not begun targeting in any realistic and practical way how … More
By Promod Puri Ever since it was first introduced in the kitchen accessories section of departmental stores I am still … More
By Promod Puri I don’t know if she belongs to the class of housemaid, aka “bai”. If so, then her … More
In democratic-elect governments like India, Turkey, the Philippines, and several African, Central, and South American nations, there is an emerging wave … More
By Promod Puri This Cherry never blossomed to the changing realities of diverse and culturally rich Canadian society. Don Cherry’s … More
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Neither Hinduism is enriched, nor Islam is poor with the Supreme Court verdict over Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case. Though the … More
(This is an update to the article written a few years ago) By Promod Puri The fun in life includes … More
By Promod Puri Ram and Ravan are the most known mythical rivals in the Hindu scriptural narratives. Ram is addressed as … More
By Promod Puri Irrespective of the party’s reduced numbers from 39 to 24, Jagmeet Singh’s led New Democratic Party is … More
By Promod Puri It was the early ‘50s, and I still remember going to the Hari Theatre in Jammu. There … More
Promod Puri “We’re not going to support a Conservative government; we’re going to fight a Conservative government; we’re going to … More
Computer screen and our eyes don’t see eye to eye with each other. But we can’t avoid their working relationship. … More
It is going to be a minority rule in Canada as neither the Liberal Party nor the Conservative Party is … More
Can a person get into politics straight after finishing school or college education? And sticks to that as a career. … More
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By Promod Puri I’m often bewildered if the flood of climate campaigns and protests worldwide is proceeding in the pertinent … More
by Promod Puri We are quite familiar with tweezers, the small nippers for plucking out unwanted hairs or extracting splinters. … More
“I belong to a small country that was not afraid to abolish its army in order to increase its strength. … More
An interesting interaction took place October 2, 2019 during the federal election campaign. A fellow Canadian in Quebec asked New … More
A NEW FAD OF HINDU IDENTIFICATION: Red thread around the wrist (right for men and left for women) is the … More
Three noticeable differences: 1. Whereas Trump has a stiff relationship with the media, Modi is steadily developing a controlling relationship … More
By Promod Puri It is said, “Words are the tools of writing.” But not quite so! Words are the bricks … More
I was 10-year-old when one day I severely broke my right arm. A local pehlwan, as the practice or custom … More
by Promod Puri Back in 1972, when I immigrated to Canada and made my first home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that … More
His father, Pierre Trudeau, was an intellectual statesman. Justin Trudeau falls into that grade. The genes are there. He is … More
Besides the devotional practices at dedicated places like temples, home or public shrines, a striking and environmental sensitive and gratifying … More
Carbon Dioxide is the gas which is blamed, and rightly so, for warming the earth atmosphere. In fact, its concentration … More
By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is a mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present … More
The following travelogue was written back in 2010 when I visited Fiji, a cluster of islands in the South Pacific … More
Jallianwala Bagh, in Amritsar, India, where hundreds were killed on April 13, 1919, under British colonial rule. AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill … More
Bhagavad Gita is a question-answer dialogue between Lord Krishna and Prince Arjun. It is a compilation of Lord Krishna’s philosophical … More
As the starting gun was fired this week for October 21 election campaign, the ruling Liberal Party and the opposition Conservative Party … More
People participate in a candlelight vigil near the White House to protest violence against Sikhs in 2012. AP Photo/Susan Walsh … More
Mountains above Munnar, a hill town in Kerala, India. Santhosh Varghese / shutterstock Gayathri D Naik, SOAS, University of London … More
9/11 is the anniversary date of a major terrorist attack on the American soil September 11,2001. 9/11s have happened before … More
People with free mindset attitude swing like a pendulum. Passing through the Centre, they move to the religious, social or … More
While space scientists can continue their exploration of the moon and establish more communication links with the cool-light planet, I … More
The unrest and protests in the Kashmir Valley over the abrogation of Article 370 have made it insignificant the overwhelming … More
Centuries ago, people used to migrate from one place to another for reasons which were natural calamities, local violence, or … More
By Promod Puri The man is more than his round turban and drawn beard. He is also the most well-dressed … More
“Inhumanity, it seems, is contagious. In Italy, babies and children have been repeatedly kept at sea for days by a … More
Human beings are “the most beautiful, intelligent and favorite creation of God.” Perhaps cats, dogs, donkeys, etc., and that bird … More
1. “Be Positive.” What is wrong being negative? Rather Keep the balance, and be rational. 2. “Forget the past…..” … More
Essentially, religion is a code of conduct for a civil society. It all started from here. With society’s progression, the … More
By Promod Puri The sign on the front door read, “please remove your shoes.” It was not a Hindu temple, … More
Besides the devotional practices at dedicated places like temples, home or public shrines, a striking and environmental sensitive and gratifying … More
By Promod Puri The fun in life includes some simple recreational activities in our daily life. And the one I … More
By Promod Puri I confess a feeling of guilt erupted within me after buying a pair of pant the other … More
By Promod Puri Some action is better than no action. But this action is a big one, shaking the very … More
by Promod Puri In my warm tribute to accomplished Indian music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, popularly known as … More
By Promod Puri In today’s real estate many homes and even apartments in the world’s big cities, including Vancouver, are … More
The word Rita originated from the Sanskrit word ‘rta.’ In contemporary Hindi, the vocal ‘r’ of Sanskrit gets changed into … More
by Promod Puri The revocation of Article 370, which covered the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir by giving it … More
Apple and oranges don’t mix. They grow in separate regions and in separate climates. They have separate shapes and separate … More
Historically the present geopolitical formation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir happened in the middle of the 19th century. … More
Armies are meant to defend leaders who create wars to engage the armies and arouse nationalism and patriotism by generating … More
Some news from South of the border do not interest me anymore: 1.Trump rhetorics (senseless) 2. Gun violence (American culture) … More
By Promod Puri Some action is better than no action. But this action is a big one, shaking the very … More
My eldest brother, late Balraj Puri, who died in 2014 at the age of 86, was a social and political … More
By Promod Puri The best thing which can happen to the Liberal Party in the October election would be the … More
“A new kind of capitalism seems to be emerging, one in which companies value communities, the environment, and workers just … More
In the abundant rally of summer fruits, watermelon is the heavyweight champion. The green globe occupies its own majestic space … More
Moving forward a few decades from now, two friends took their first journey to the moon. Upon landing on their … More
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It’s not just hydrogen bombs pushing us closer to oblivion, it’s climate change and the threat of ecological collapse. Researchers … More
People worked for healthy teeth long before nylon brushes hit the market. Mila Davidovic/Shutterstock.com Jane Cotter, Texas A&M University Dental … More
An atoll in the Republic of Kiribati, an island nation in the South Pacific that’s in danger of disappearing due … More
DEADENDS TO FREE THINKING: Marxism, Communism, Capitalism, theism, atheism, religious doctrines, and most other disciplines, when offered as a prescription, … More
(This article is an approach to get into the praxis of simple living and to realize its efficacy. The article … More
By Promod Puri It was quite a politically mature and bold statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the Liberal … More
Megan Bradley, McGill University Record-breaking years for refugee flows have become the norm. UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, just … More
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