Why Punjab’s Farmers Stay Indebted Despite State Relief
The man who feeds the nation cannot feed himself. That single fact explains everything wrong with…
Brass Cookware: Ancient Wisdom Reclaiming the Indian Kitchen
The kitchens of our grandparents were not merely functional spaces. They were, in a very real…
The Overlooked Hero of the Ghadar Movement: Ghadri Baba Harnam Singh ‘Kala Sanghian’
On 18 May 1978, this great symbol of struggle and resilience bid farewell to the world.…
Mushroom Cultivation: A New Revolution in Punjab’s Agriculture
Punjab, long known as India’s “granary”, is now facing a serious agricultural transition. The traditional wheat–paddy…
The Fragrance of Bharole: Clay Art in Punjab’s Villages
Punjab’s land and its people have always shared a deep, almost spiritual relationship with soil. In…
How Banda Singh Bahadur Conquered Sirhind in 1710
On 12 May 1710, a small force of Sikh warriors rode into the plains of Chapparchiri,…
Kohinoor and the End of the Sikh Empire: The Tragedy of Maharaja Duleep Singh and the Story of British Plunder
The dark day at Lahore Fort when the Kohinoor was taken away The date was March…
The Kohinoor of Punjabi Literature: Shiv Kumar Batalvi, the Sultan of Separation
In modern Punjabi poetry, Shiv Kumar Batalvi remains a name that transformed Punjabi literature with his…
Blasts in Punjab: How Can the State Prevent the Return of Dark Days?
Punjab has witnessed many dark chapters in its history. After decades of suffering, peace had finally…
International Labour Day: History, Significance and the Condition of Workers in Punjab
‘Mazdoor Diwas’ is also known as Labour Day or Workers’ Day. Every year, International Labour Day…