By Promod Puri Some action is better than no action. But this action is a big one, shaking the very … 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
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REMEMBERING MUSIC DIRECTOR KHAYYAM
by Promod Puri In my warm tribute to accomplished Indian music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, popularly known as … More
ALASKA: A REAL ESTATE BARGAIN AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE
By Promod Puri In today’s real estate many homes and even apartments in the world’s big cities, including Vancouver, are … More
Natural Order of Universe Falls Under Concept Of Rita In Hinduism
The word Rita originated from the Sanskrit word ‘rta.’ In contemporary Hindi, the vocal ‘r’ of Sanskrit gets changed into … More
Article 370: Its Future In J & K, And For Rest Of India
by Promod Puri The revocation of Article 370, which covered the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir by giving it … More
Separation Of Jammu from Kashmir Will Prune Kashmir Problem
Apple and oranges don’t mix. They grow in separate regions and in separate climates. They have separate shapes and separate … More
J & K NEEDS SPLITS AT PRE-DOGRA RULE STATUS
Historically the present geopolitical formation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir happened in the middle of the 19th century. … More
DO WE NEED ARMIES
Armies are meant to defend leaders who create wars to engage the armies and arouse nationalism and patriotism by generating … More
No-more Interest!
Some news from South of the border do not interest me anymore: 1.Trump rhetorics (senseless) 2. Gun violence (American culture) … More
Will Removal Of Article 370 Solve Kashmir Problem?
By Promod Puri Some action is better than no action. But this action is a big one, shaking the very … More
THE GENIUS OF MY BROTHER – BALRAJ PURI
My eldest brother, late Balraj Puri, who died in 2014 at the age of 86, was a social and political … More
Rise Of People’s Party Would Help Liberals
By Promod Puri The best thing which can happen to the Liberal Party in the October election would be the … More
In Business World Right Is Moving towards Left
“A new kind of capitalism seems to be emerging, one in which companies value communities, the environment, and workers just … More
WATERMELON, THE DELIGHT OF SUMMER
In the abundant rally of summer fruits, watermelon is the heavyweight champion. The green globe occupies its own majestic space … More
Trip To The Moon: A short story
Moving forward a few decades from now, two friends took their first journey to the moon. Upon landing on their … More
Don’t Believe “Because It Is Said”
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9.5% Chance Of Human Extinction in 2100:
It’s not just hydrogen bombs pushing us closer to oblivion, it’s climate change and the threat of ecological collapse. Researchers … More
Unlike Humans, Gods Don’t Die, Otherwise, Who Will Manage Or Mismanage The Affairs Of This Universe And Beyond.
How People Cleaned Teeth In Olden Days
People worked for healthy teeth long before nylon brushes hit the market. Mila Davidovic/Shutterstock.com Jane Cotter, Texas A&M University Dental … More
Some Island Countries Are On The Verge Of Drowning
An atoll in the Republic of Kiribati, an island nation in the South Pacific that’s in danger of disappearing due … More
ROADBLOCKS AND DEADENDS TO FREE THINKING
DEADENDS TO FREE THINKING: Marxism, Communism, Capitalism, theism, atheism, religious doctrines, and most other disciplines, when offered as a prescription, … More
SIMPLE LIVING: THE ULTIMATE JOY OF LIFE
(This article is an approach to get into the praxis of simple living and to realize its efficacy. The article … More
Trudeau’s Advice To Muslim Canadians Can Be Tried In India Too
By Promod Puri It was quite a politically mature and bold statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of the Liberal … More
Canada Needs To Help Millions Of Displaced Inside Their Own Countries
Megan Bradley, McGill University Record-breaking years for refugee flows have become the norm. UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, just … More
TRUDEAU URGEs MUSLIMS TO JOIN CONSERVATIVE PARTY:
In a statesman-like speech at an Eid dinner in Toronto June 21, Liberal Party leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged … More
POORS DON’T DO MEDITATION & YOGA
Yoga and meditation are mostly practiced by the middle/upper class. The impoverished and deprived members of society in the daily grind … More
MY BOOK ON HINDUISM
From rituals to murti-puja, mantra and metaphysics, karma and moksha, to meditation and yoga, and all its recreational aspects like … More
A Rationalist’s Open window
I’m Not A Leftist, Rightist or Centerist, But A Rationalist, Open To All Of Them. -Promod Puri
Rabba Hun Kee Kariye: A Powerful Documentary On ’47 Genocide
Why? That is a big question mark Rabba Hun Kee Kariye does not answer. Nor does it intend to answer. … More
Seeking more knowledge about oneself is self-tracking.
What’s Hinduism
Ignoring its ritualistic aspects, Hinduism truly is a “union of reason & intuition.”
Nature of Possibility
Today’s problem can be a solution to tomorrow’s problem. While today’s solution can generate a problem for tomorrow. It is … More
NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR
NANAK DUKHIYA SABB SANSAR SO SUKHIYA JIS NAAM ADHAAR (Loosely translated: Nanak says life for everybody is suffering, blissful is … More
FLEXIBILITY IN BELIEF
One believes that his or her religion or faith is right. Or for that matter, an atheist believing the same. … More
A 9-point Agenda For PM Modi To save India’s Democracy
1. Restore confidence in the judiciary 2. Restore confidence in the Election Commission 3. Restore the independence of media 4. … More
The Historical Building At Main And 6th In Vancouver
By Promod Puri The grey stucco building at the south-east corner of Main Street and 6th Avenue in Vancouver was … More
Remembering Komagata Maru
Statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, May 23, 2019 “One hundred and five years ago the Komagata Maru steamship arrived … More
Q. Why Congress quiet over EVM? Answer: A lot of baggage in its closet. May face Modi’s rod
Pride in a democracy lies not being largest but in its creditable functioning.
Garbage Is An Escalating World Problem
by Promod Puri Countries worldwide seem to be facing an escalating problem as to where to dump their daily accumulation … More
PM Modi Pursues Politics Of Hindu Nationalism- What Does That Mean
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is garlanded after winning the elections. AP Photo/Manish Swarup Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University Almost immediately … More
BEAUTIFUL PUNJABI SONG
Kachi kali si nazuk dil mera ….koi sungh ke ainwen marhorh giya..jeeonda rave oh ji sadke ve jehrha laake mohabattan … More
WHEN I WORKED AT 7-ELEVEN STORE:
Recently I read an interesting article on 7-Eleven stores and their worldwide growth in 17 countries besides the ones in … More
Sahir Ludhianvi’s Romantic Poetry…pyar par bas to nahin hai—
Sahir Ludhianvi in his romantic mood penned this beautiful composition adorned with equal passion by Talat Mehmood and Asha Bhonsle … More
Monkey Show of Goswami
The picture is deceiving, but this guy, with his glasses and intellectual look, was the most aggressive host I have … More
”WIN GUARANTEED”: Worldwide Demand for India’s EVMs!😊😊
WAR BLAMES
Do we have to blame a nation or nations in their respective share of initiating a war rather than the individuals … More
Sahir Ludhianvi in a different mood
Sahir Ludhianvi in his romantic mood penned this beautiful composition adorned with equal passion by Talat Mehmood and Asha Bhonsle … More
Intellectual humility helps to explore wrongs in mindset views.
THE MODI WAVE CONTINUES
A juggernaut of all the resources and forces, while crushing the opposition, pulled the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) under … More
WHY MODI AND HIS PARTY SHOULD NOT WIN AGAIN
By Promod Puri It is the institutional damage which is a primary cause of concern for the survival and functioning of … More
In Contemporary Meditation Mantra Can Be In Any Language
By Promod Puri One of the most ingrained and perhaps efficacious features of Hinduism is the mantra. A mantra inherently is … More
Sikhism Dwells In Its Saint-soldier Philosophy
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Sikhism Dwells In Its Saint-soldier Philosophy
Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh epitomize the dual aspects of Sikhism as saint and soldier, symbolized by the Khalsa. While Guru Nanak laid the spiritual foundation, emphasizing equality and practical religion, Guru Gobind Singh accelerated the militant tradition, culminating in the Khalsa’s establishment. Both contributed significantly to Sikh identity amid adversity.
Why India elections are more about Modi than anything else
Britta Ohm, Université de Berne India votes until May 19, and Western media and opinion seem to be slowly waking up … More
CONCEPTION OF GOD IN HINDUISM
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Peepaewale Biscuits
Every time I notice these in the Indian grocery stores, even at the Walmart, my recurring memories fly me back … More
Manusmriti And America’s Jim Crow Laws Against Blacks
by Promod Puri An objective parallel can be drawn between the racial caste system, known as Jim Crow in the … More
2019 Poll: BJP Leads In Social Media Use
In India, WhatsApp is a weapon of antisocial hatred Smartphones are a conduit for misinformation about the Indian election. AP … More
Why I’m Not Buying Self Driving Car
By Promod Puri Ever since the car manufacturers introduced the Cruise Control feature, I have rarely used it. And I … More
Earth Day Message
Work Less, Earn Less, Spend less, And Save The Earth. – by Promod Puri
Hindutva Clashes With Secular, Liberal And Democratic Spirit Of Hinduism
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Why giant statues of Hindu gods, leaders making Minorities nervous
Indulata Prasad, Arizona State University Statues – big statues, the largest in the world – are being built all across … More
GOD DOES NOT NEED “THANK YOU” ONLY:
Sometimes it is ok to complain (shikva) to God, Otherwise, it may be monotonous for Him/Her if loaded with “thank … More
Redesigning Political & Economic Systems
Originally posted on Promod Puri.com:
Redesigning of our political and economic systems based on changing social needs as well as our…
Atheism Part of Hinduism
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Coalition Politics In India More Than Fighting Election And Sharing Power
By Promod Puri Politics of coalition has been the norm in India for the last over two decades. So far, … More
Reform In World religions
An integrated approach is needed to reform most of the world religions in which all the sciences and disciplines like … More
Mueller Report Spares The Big One
By Promod Puri The Hindi phrase “khoda pahar nikla chuha (dug the mountain, got out a rat) or the English … More
HYMN OF CREATION (Nasadiya Sukta)
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PUNJABI HUMOR FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Punjabis have a great sense of humor. And the people from both sides of the border between India and Pakistan … More
BREXIT: STUPID MOVE PUTS UK IN LIMBO
It was the most stupid decision Britishers made in its recent history to leave the European Union, and in which … More
David Sidoo, A Sacrificial Lamb
It is a case of compromising with ethics and risking his own reputation for the sake of securing a good … More
Changing World Needs Changing World Orders
Many rituals, customs, and traditions related to our religions need a review for their practicality in our ever-changing world culture. … More
Apples, Oranges & Kashmir Problem
BY Promod Puri Apple and oranges don’t mix. They grow in separate regions and in separate climates. They have separate … More
No Basis Why Indian Sub-continent Divided 72 Yrs Ago
Flip the coin and on one side India and Pakistan seem to be combating with each other forever. On the … More
Leader of Choice
His image may be soiled by the media-branded “explosive” testimony of ex-justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently, Prime Minister Justine Trudeau … More
MANUSMRITI AND WOMEN
Since bias knows no boundaries, Manusmriti not only expounds the social distance between the upper and lower castes, but it … More
Kashmir: India and Pakistan’s escalating conflict will benefit Narendra Modi ahead of the election
Sita Bali, Staffordshire University Tensions in the Kashmir region were already building after more than 40 Indian troops were recently … More
DEADLY ATTACK BRINGS BACK KASHMIR ISSUE
Another targeted deadly attack in Kashmir. And that brings back the unresolved Kashmir problem up-front again. All the present and … More
Kartarpur Corridor Reflects Teachings Of Guru Nanak:
By Promod Puri It is hailed as a “Corridor of Peace” between India and Pakistan. The Kartarpur Corridor is a … More
COMPLAIN, SHOULD WE OR SHOULD WE NOT!
by Promod Puri I may be a complaint type of person. So are some or perhaps most of us of … More
A Love Story Hacked By Mahatma Gandhi
This story is not an attempt to downgrade his personality, but it reveals how Gandhi became from ordinary to an … More
What Happened When India Became A Republic
India adopted its own constitution on January 26, 1950, and became a republic. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the law minister … More
Nepal’s Menstrual Huts
Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds? Sara Parker, Liverpool John … More
ON WHAT GROUND LEFTISTS BACKING VENEZUELA’S DICTATOR
Why the political Left must always support the dictatorial and one-man authoritarian regimes with the bogus tags of being socialist. … More
A Bird’s Eye View of India On Its 70th Republic Day
By Promod Puri Republic Day on January 26 is an official colossal event in India every year to celebrate the … More
NOOR JEHAN’S VOICE KNOWS NO BOUNDRY BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN:
Audibly residing forever in the hearts of Hindi filmy music lovers is Noor Jehan’s renditions of Aawaz de kahan hai … More
Anarkali Offers Most Melodious Songs
Anarkali (1953) offers a bonanza of most melodious songs with superb poetic depths. C. Ramchandra composed tuneful and forever popular … More
SABARIMALA TEMPLE CONTROVERSY
A Renaissance in South Indian Hindu Tradition “the entry of two women, including a Dalit woman – Bindu and Kanakadurga … More
Ganges: sewers could be making water quality of India’s great river worse
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Kumbh Mela: It Is All Ritual And Politics
By Promod Puri Ritualistically inspired and politically promoted by the Hindutva regime of India’s Uttar Pradesh province, the world’s largest … More
Story Behind Lohri Song Dulla Bhatti Wala, Ho…
Lohri is a traditional Punjabi festival of pure secular nature. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians. January … More
Roundtrip Of Behaviour
Sounds From The Wandering Bowl
By Promod Puri A holy man in saffron stole proclaims: “close your eyes, forget the hunger meditate for transcendental … More
January 1st Should Be Declared Broken Promise Day
Happy New Year, and along with it comes to my annual ritualistic list of do’s and don’ts. Over the years … More
New Year Celebrations And Lonely Folks
While most of us are getting into the joyous mood of New Year eve celebrations in the company of friends … More
PARTY IN MY LONELY ABODE!
I have company in my lonely abode Arriving and departing, the door is open and revolving The guests come, … More
Politics Of BJP Damaging To India’s Democratic Institutions
By Promod Puri It is the institutional damage that is a primary cause of concern for the survival and … More
Genes Determine Our Health-related Fate
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Is fate a real belief. Does fate play its role in our lives? Or is it just…
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