Maratha Kranti Morcha, a rallye for Marathi castes demanding respect of their rights in Mumbai last year. Mhidanesh/Wikimedia, CC BY-NC-SA…
Jagmeet Singh: New National Hero On Canadian Political Front
By Promod Puri He is dynamic. He is bold. He is the inspiration and hope. He is a…
Kerala Hindu Temples Recruit Non-Brahmins & Dalits As Priests
Source: Kerala Hindu Temples Recruit Non-Brahmins & Dalits As Priests
Canadians ask: “is it safe to go to USA”
By Promod Puri Let me first position myself as if I were present at the Las Vegas country music show…
TRUMP WALL HAS SOME MERITS
By Promod Puri The Trump Wall between the USA and Mexico is not a dead issue as far as Trump’s…
Benefits Of Colonialism Or A Disaster
A controversial article in a respected academic journal recently made the argument for colonialism. Here, a man is carried by…
Art Of Disagreement
Following are the excerpts on the “art of disagreement” by Bret Stephens, Pulitzer Award Winner columnist at The New York…
Trump’s Explosive Tone Dangerous For World Peace
The United Nations is not necessarily a decision-making body, but a meeting place of supposed to be of knowledgeable people…
Why it’s offensive to offer a lamb dinner to the Hindu god Ganesha
Source: Why it’s offensive to offer a lamb dinner to the Hindu god Ganesha
Some nuggets of history
Source: Some nuggets of history
Hinduism Is An Academy Of Sciences
Hinduism is an academy of sciences. It finds its dwelling in the realm of metaphysics besides accepting the environment of…
POLITICS OF SILENCE
They say silence is golden. And Obama is collecting a lot of gold these days after he was done with…
Revoking Nobel For Myanmar Leader
Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are fleeing their own country and crossing over to neighbouring Bangladesh as refugees because of the…
Dreamers Dream In Jeopardy
It is an opportunity for US Congress men and women, especially Republicans, to exercise their nobility and virtue to save…
What Is Education’s Fundamental Mission
Education over the years is mostly geared towards fitting into the labour sector and securing jobs. This is called the…
Pakistan Underground Water Arsenic Polluted, Will Run Dry, In India Too
Drilling a groundwater well by hand, near Lahore, July 2017. A_noina / Shutterstock Fazilda Nabeel, University of Sussex More than…
Joy With Old Hindi Filmi Songs
By Promod Puri Living in Canada for the past 45 years, my nostalgic window often opens to the blissful sounds…
Trump Wall Can Be A No.1 Tourist Attraction
By Promod Puri The Trump Wall between the USA and Mexico is not a dead issue as far as Trump’s…
Re-evaluating Our Religions & Other Institutions
In our civilized and progressive world, the call of humanity seeks re-evaluating each of our religions, rituals, customs, traditions, social…
PATRIOTISM IN INDIA’S CONTEXT
“Perhaps the most important form of patriotism is that which seeks to give dignity to oppressed groups such as Dalits…
Multi Aspects Of Balraj Puri’s Patriotism
by Ramchandra Guha (The Telegraph, August 19,2017) Balraj Puri (1928-2014) I have been thinking a great deal recently about the…
Racism Exist Among And Within Ethnic Communities Also
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How British royal’s monumental errors made India’s partition more painful<
Lord Louis Mountbatten, viceroy of India, met with Indian leaders to discuss partition. Max Desfors/AP Adil Najam, Boston University The…
In Words Obama & Trump Speak Same
Ronald R. Krebs, University of Minnesota and Robert Ralston, University of Minnesota Six months have passed since Donald Trump entered…
Progressive Hindu Dialogue Among Top 20 Hindu Websites
Progressive Hindu Dialogue,which was launched only last year, has been selected one of the top 20 Hindu blogs on the web.…
Shabad In Gurbani by Bhagat Kabir
Kudrat ke sab bandey Source: Shabad In Gurbani by Bhagat Kabir
Despite Difference Of Opinion Friends Are Friends
In a reflective piece, Promod Puri recalls his early education in English and the importance of friendship fostered through writing assignments. He introduces Ramkishen, a long-time friend who, despite his affable nature, exhibits troubling anti-Muslim sentiments. Puri expresses hope for a change in Ramkishen’s views while cherishing nostalgically his childhood writing experiences.
Rakshabandan’ – the festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond
A sister tying the protective thread. Vikram Verma, CC BY-ND Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross This year, Monday,…
‘COW ECONOMICS’ ARE KILLING INDIA’S WORKING CLASS
Afroz Alam, Maulana Azad National Urdu University When Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian parliament for the first time…
2+2 = 4, Not 5
One school in Hindu philosophy is called Sankhya, which literary means numbers. So it seeks rationality, like 2+2=4, rejecting 2+2=5.…
Positive Attitude Helps Beat Cancer
Meeting Ashok Bhargava,on right, after a couple of months was like welcoming a combating soldier returning home from a winning…
Embracing the Present: Past, Future, and Life’s Journey
The narrative emphasizes the importance of living in the present while acknowledging the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. It discusses how our experiences shape our identity and future through imagination and memories. Each moment is depicted as a gift, with past experiences serving as valuable lessons and society’s heritage.
Social Divinity And Hinduism
Source: Social Divinity And Hinduism
Why do human beings speak so many languages?
Courtesy The Conversation People currently speak 7,000 languages around the globe. Michael Gavin, CC BY-ND Michael Gavin, Colorado State University…
Who Is Right: Atheists Or Believers In God
Source: Who Is Right: Atheists Or Believers In God
WHAT IS PROMODPURI.COM
https://promodpuri.com/ Rationality, humanism and compassion with liberal, secular and progressive preferences are the basis of the readings covered by promodpuri.com The…
Simple Thought
In my humble spiritual thinking, my religion is short, simple and flexible that it can fit comfortably in any other…
Past, Present And Future
By Promod Puri “The past is history, future is mystery, but today is a gift……”, stay in the present and enjoy…
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Source: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Who Is Right: Atheists Or Believers In God
Atheists (e.g. Christopher Hitchens in “The Portable Atheist”) deny or disbelieve the existence of a supreme being, not by putting…
Rediscovering God
“While on the progressive path one can explicitly observe that in our religious places, God’s existence is marred by elaborate…
Apology From Govt. of Canada
“Today, we are announcing that the government of Canada has reached a settlement with Mr. Omar Khadr, bringing this civil…
Politics And Religion
“Politics and religion must be kept separate” is an acknowledged doctrine in secular and democratic-socialist systems. But there are elements…
MODI Vs TRUMP
Whereas Trump has stiff relationship with the media, Modi is steadily developing a controlling relationship with the media. promodpuri.com
Perception Of God
God is more than our mindset imagination of being a super human governing this universe. A simple and brief, but…
Perception Of God
Source: Perception Of God
Silence Is Deadly For Indian Democracy
By Promod Puri India is increasingly becoming a democracy of silent middle class, silent opposition, and silenced press. Under the…
Wonder Woman Too Western & Too White
Blockbuster movie Wonder Woman is too western and too white. With its sexualized image and unrealistic beauty, WW does not…
Dharma, Karma & Moksha
An outstanding feature of Hinduism is the doctrine of “purusarthas”, advocating four complementary engagements in an individual’s life. These are…
Dharma, Karma & Moksha
Source: Dharma, Karma & Moksha
Progressive Hindu Dialogue
Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It…
World Does Not need Forces To Defend Borders
By Promod Puri Do the countries of the world need armies, navies, and air forces any more to defend their…
Self-love – not bans – will bring an end to Africa’s bleaching syndrome
Children as young as three internalise a bias against dark skin. Shutterstock Ronald Hall, Michigan State University To be black…
Trump is a political genius
It seems our desire for instant gratification has conquered politics. Voters are channel-hopping, snacking on ideologies and political styles, moving…
SEEKING WAY TO END TERRORISM
In recent weeks, there has been one major terrorist attack in Afghanistan where over 150 people died, and two such…
MAN CREATED GOD OR GOD CREATED MAN
By Promod Puri God is the creation of man! Or man is the creation of God. Which one of these…
The planet is going to be dirtier while America tries to be “great” again.
THOUGHTS ON THOUGHT
CREATION, CULTIVATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THOUGHT By Promod Puri Simple Thought: Infuse purity and ethics in thoughts, base karmas on…
Trump Library
So much is said and so much is written, and keeps on multiplying, compared with anybody else in both American…
JAPAN COSTITUTION FORBIDS WAR
Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (日本国憲法第9条 Nihonkokukenpō dai kyū-jō?) is a clause in the national Constitution of Japan outlawing…
Am I A Hindu In India
By Promod Puri I am a proud Canadian citizen. In this land of multi-cultural and multi-religious freedoms I am also…
EASTER AND VAISAKHI: FESTIVALS OF NEW BEGINNING
By Promod Puri Easter is a celebration of resurrection of Jesus. It is on this day, Christians believe in the…
When We Shake Off Rituals From Religions
When we shake off rituals and customs from religions the same vibration of meaningfulness and spirituality can be realized in…
Divinity In Thought
Induction of divinity in thoughts, words and deeds is cardinal part of any religious order. Source: Divinity In Thought
Hinduism Offers Management of Self & Society
By Promod Puri Seeking the divine spirit is a spiritual pursuit. And within that pursuit is the social aspects of…
Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai
Tum Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao To Ye Haq Hai Tumko Meri Baat Aur Hai Maine To Muhabbat Ki Hai Mere…
Meditation With Sound Of Brewing Coffee
(The following excerpt is taken courtesy the New York Times) “Approach making your coffee the same way you approach meditating.…
A Glimpse of Black History in U.S.A
(Pic.Juvenile convicts at work in the fields, 1903. Library of Congress/John L. Spivak) What happened after slavery in the United…
Costa Rica the World’s happiest Nation
Costa Rica is the most environmentally advanced and happiest place on earth, according to Happy Planet Index. In 1949, Costa…
no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark
by Warsan Shire no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the…
TRUMP WALL
Every wall has two sides. In the case of Trump Wall, one faces America, and the other faces Mexico. The…
When India Became Republic
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN INDIA GOT INDEPENDENCE AND BECAME A REPUBLIC: “When India got Independence and Ambedkar being the principle author…
GOD & KARMA
In the prayer to God lies the karma. Karma means action. From God, one seeks to do the right action.…
POWER OF PROTEST
With massive parade of over half a million people in Washington the day after the presidential Inauguration, the spirit of…
MERCY FOR SNOWDEN
MERCY FOR SNOWDEN: Only few hours are left, and President Obama still can exercise his benevolence to grant mercy to…
Life is a Dangal too
Film Review: by Promod Puri It is a tense play of strategies, techniques and actions, excitement, and madness,…
Humility Is Obama’s Legacy
His contribution in American and world affairs may not be what was expected, but a legacy can be realized in…
Meryl Streep Slams Trump At Golden Globes
“….who are we, and what is Hollywood anyway? It’s just a bunch of people from other places. I was born…
Versatile Actor Om Puri
Om Puri, who died January 5, was among the most talented and versatile actors in the Indian film world. Starting…
A BRIEF UNDERSTANDING OF HINDUISM
By Promod Puri Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to…
Film Review: Dangal is master-piece of faction
Originally posted on Vishal Bhidu:
Film Review: Dangal Producer: Aamir Khan Productions Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima…
Super Salad, Trump, Mantras, Web Pages Highlights Of 2016
By Promod Puri Time flies. So was the year 2016. As the cliché goes “it seems only yesterday” when we…
HAPPY NEW YEAR:
In the spirit of exchanging New Year greetings, we wish peace and happiness for all humanity. Like animals, plants, mountains,…
Surreal:Word of the Year
“It’s a word that is used to express a reaction to something shocking or surprising, a meaning which is built…
Billion $ Business of “Defence”
It is the business of arms and ammunition which is killing many more people worldwide than diseases or natural disasters.…
Season’s Greetings
In the spirit of exchanging greetings with our friends and relative we also wish peace and happiness for all the…
Season’s Greetings For All
In the spirit of exchanging greetings with our friends and relatives we also wish peace and happiness for all…
Does God Play Role In Our Karmas
Does God play a role in assigning karmas in an individual’s life? If He does then karma can be classified…
Far-Left, Far-Right: Both Can Lead To Authoritarianism
Michael Patrick Cullinane, Reader in US History, Northumbria University, Newcastle Courtesy:theconversation.com As the 20th century wore on, the extremes of…
Racism Is More Than White,Black Or Brown
By Promod Puri Despite its global image of being a tolerant society, racism, and bias towards major ethnic communities are…
Chandra Bodalia: The Man who Captures Smiles
By Promod Puri Chandra Bodalia is a living legend in the South Asian community of B.C. The man who has…
Daily Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure
Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught…
Cuba offers rum to pay off $276m Czech debt
Cuba has come up with an unusual way to repay its multi-million dollar debt to the Czech Republic –…
“To develop a complete mind:
“To develop a complete mind: study the science of art; study the art of science. Learn how to see. Realize…
Manmohan Singh On Demonetisation
Modi’s decision on demonetisation was based on an utterly false premise –“That all cash is black money and all black…
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity…
Poverty
“Poverty is not only measured in terms of lack of money but also in the lack of respect and dignity”,…
Leader of the Free World
“We are dealing with a world – especially after the American election – which first needs to be sorted out”,…
RELIGION HAS GUIDING ROLE IN POLITICS
By Promod Puri Whereas rituals, customs and traditions furnish symbolic and distinctive identity to a religion, the pathways to divinity…
The Shrinking World Of Leftists
Leftists, a.k.a Communists, are a strange breed of people. Highly educated, highly informed and intellectually persuasive in arguments and discussions.…
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