“BE POSITIVE”:In rational and balanced thinking we can’t ignore some negative facts in front of us.” “FORGET THE PAST, LIVE … More

“We find human faces in the moon, armies in the clouds; and… ascribe malice or good-will to everything, that hurts … More

Trump calls it the Chinese flu. It could be expected from him given that he decerns issues at a very … More

When the ongoing tragedies of human sufferings caused by humans do not get from most, a line in the poetry … More

Democrat aspirant Michael Bloomberg is the 12th richest man in the world with a net worth of over $60 billion. … More

Once again I say these are not riots between Hindus and Muslims. What has happened are violent and barbaric attacks … More

The trait of being socially or politically Left or Right is that the Left is anti-religious and the Right is … More

Democratic freedoms breed authoritarianism. Consolidation of power, achieved through democratic means, is a tempting phenomenon. Regimes are slowly being wrapped … More

Elected politicians all over the globe often boast about their economic achievements when their countries’ GDP goes up. And countrymen … More

By Promod Puri Nationality, caste, color, creed, ritual-based religion: do we still have to wear these badges? When these identities … More

Those in India and of Indian origin abroad, who are aware of the present tense situation in the country because … More

Computer screen and our eyes don’t see eye to eye with each other. But we can’t avoid their working relationship. … More

“I belong to a small country that was not afraid to abolish its army in order to increase its strength. … 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

Carbon Dioxide is the gas which is blamed, and rightly so, for warming the earth atmosphere. In fact, its concentration … 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

Besides the devotional practices at dedicated places like temples, home or public shrines, a striking and environmental sensitive and gratifying … More

By Promod Puri In today’s real estate many homes and even apartments in the world’s big cities, including Vancouver, are … More

Some news from South of the border do not interest me anymore: 1.Trump rhetorics (senseless) 2. Gun violence (American culture) … 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

It’s not just hydrogen bombs pushing us closer to oblivion, it’s climate change and the threat of ecological collapse. Researchers … More

DEADENDS TO FREE THINKING: Marxism, Communism, Capitalism, theism, atheism, religious doctrines, and most other disciplines, when offered as a prescription, … More

Yoga and meditation are mostly practiced by the middle/upper class. The impoverished and deprived members of society in the daily grind … More

I’m Not A Leftist, Rightist or Centerist, But A Rationalist, Open To All Of Them. -Promod Puri

Ignoring its ritualistic aspects, Hinduism truly is a “union of reason & intuition.”

Today’s problem can be a solution to tomorrow’s problem. While today’s solution can generate a problem for tomorrow. It is … More

One believes that his or her religion or faith is right. Or for that matter, an atheist believing the same. … More

1. Restore confidence in the judiciary 2. Restore confidence in the Election Commission 3. Restore the independence of media 4. … More

Sahir Ludhianvi in his romantic mood penned this beautiful composition adorned with equal passion by Talat Mehmood and Asha Bhonsle … More

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 his romantic mood penned this beautiful composition adorned with equal passion by Talat Mehmood and Asha Bhonsle … More

Work Less, Earn Less, Spend less, And Save The Earth. – by Promod Puri

Sometimes it is ok to complain (shikva) to God, Otherwise, it may be monotonous for Him/Her if loaded with “thank … More

An integrated approach is needed to reform most of the world religions in which all the sciences and disciplines like … More

Punjabis have a great sense of humor. And the people from both sides of the border between India and Pakistan … More

It was the most stupid decision Britishers made in its recent history to leave the European Union, and in which … More

It is a case of compromising with ethics and risking his own reputation for the sake of securing a good … More

Why the political Left must always support the dictatorial and one-man authoritarian regimes with the bogus tags of being socialist. … More

Lohri is a traditional Punjabi festival of pure secular nature. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians. January … More

Happy New Year, and along with it comes to my annual ritualistic list of do’s and don’ts. Over the years … More

While most of us are getting into the joyous mood of New Year eve celebrations in the company of friends … More

Over 56% of Calgarians have voted against hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics in a recent poll conducted by the City. … More

Diwali, the celebration of light In this light there is hope. Diwali, the celebration of sharing In this sharing there … More

“Muslims are savage.” And that is the unrealistic image many non-Muslims have worldwide. Muslims rulers in the Arab countries led … More

As Halloween is approaching October 31, I would say that the most abused and wasted vegetable of the season is … More

LIFE GOES BY FAST WHEN LOOKING BACK AT PAST EVENTS AS IF THEY “HAPPENED ONLY YESTERDAY” AND FUTURE EVENTS OFTEN … More

It is 9/11 today. The anniversary date of a major terrorist attack on the American soil September 11,2001. 9/11s have … More

Religion basically is just a vehicle for delivering goods of spirituality, ethics, and morality. If the vehicle fails to deliver … More

My salutation goes to those poor and destitute trash collectors who carry shopping carts or plastic bags collecting refundable empty … More

Soon names of streets, airports, schools, colleges and universities and other institutions in India will be dotted with the name … More

“Forgive and forget” is a popular simple lecture or preaching which is easy to give but hard to follow. For … More

Fidel Castro, the hero of the Communist-socialist world of the Leftists, was born 92 years ago on August 13,1926. The … More

The acceptance or rejection of any thought, idea or comment by Leftists and Rightists is more based on their ideological … More

The struggling democracy in Pakistan which marked the second consecutive transfer of power thru recent ballot is, in reality, more … More

Judiciary, election commission, media, and statistics are the four pillars of democracy which keep it authoritative, functional, dynamic, and accountable. … More

GDP, annual gross domestic product, is the sum of all the goods and services produced by a nation. It numerically … More

The big environmental cheering is that Starbucks plans to discard the use of plastic straws globally by 2020. Perhaps, the … More

Across the world, land registries are inefficient and unreliable – or even downright corrupt. In Honduras, some government officials altered … More

Before goons and fanatics (using the word Hindu for them disgraces my sacred religion) demolish another mosque or church, they … More

When India wins gold, silver or bronze by some participants at the Commonwealth Games it becomes a collective pride for … More

“Utopias are idealized visions of a perfect society. Utopianisms are those ideas put into practice.This is where the trouble begins.” … More

Redesigning of our political and economic systems based on changing social needs as well as our ethical and environmental commitments … More

Democratic freedoms breed authoritarianism. Consolidation of power, achieved through democratic means, is a tempting phenomenon when regimes are slowly being … More

Cuba is getting a new president on April 19, and for the first time in six decades, his last name … More

“Politics and religion must be kept separate” is an acknowledged doctrine in secular and democratic-socialist systems. But there are elements … More

Precious woods for a mega-Havan are being burnt in Uttar Pradesh, India, when the poor are desperately looking for some … More

Physically-challenged Stephen Hawking’s mind explored the cosmos, and from where he got a clear picture of how the universe came … More

Cuba has one of the lowest rates of internet usage in the Western Hemisphere, and access to media is strictly … More

For most of us we have a mindset personified image of God. And that is what Hawkins rejected. His God … More

Past, present, and future are interlinked, and complimenting to each other with indelible events, experiences, karmas, and imaginations. The act … More

-Laura Haynes, Prof. of Immunology, University of Connecticut Influenza virus causes an infection in the respiratory tract, or nose, throat … More

The Jaspal Atwal controversy relating to prime minister Justin Trudeau’s recent visit to India, in reality, is indeed a non-issue … More

This is a question which seeks an answer from a moral or ethical perspective. A person attempts to commit a … More

Silence is not golden by the ruling leadership when it is strategically used to carry an evil agenda in running … More

The American public formally learned about Hinduism was through the World’s Parliament of Religions, a gathering of practitioners of different … More

  Hats off to Justin Trudeau to have a face-to-face meeting in Vietnam with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi … More

Now that Halloween is over, I would say that the most abused and wasted vegetable of the season is the … More