The Punjab Pulse

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Paramjeet Singh

First impression of new CM of Punjab is not very encouraging

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Paramjit Singh Turmoil among Congress leadership of Punjab With only few months to Punjab’s Vidhan Sabha election, the state politics has been in turmoil for the last few months, especially within the ruling party, Indian National Congress. Relentless ugly political campaigns to discredit the sitting chief minister, Capt. Amarinder Singh, finally compelled him to resign, … [Read more...] about First impression of new CM of Punjab is not very encouraging

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Significance of Bandhi Chor Divas in Sikh History

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Paramjeet Singh Diwali  and its associated festivals are celebrated by Indians across the world with great joy and enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the return to Ayodhya of Lord Ram from his 14 years exile and after successfully defeating and killing the demon King Ravana who has kidnapped Devi Sita, the wife of Lord Ram. The day also holds … [Read more...] about Significance of Bandhi Chor Divas in Sikh History

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Alarming rise in conversion of Sikhs to Christianity

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  Sikhism has approximately 25 million followers worldwide. Sikhs are a minor religion if we look at a global scale; they, however, form a majority in the Indian state of Punjab where approximately 76% population is Sikh. Christianity  entered the Punjab in 1834. John Lowrie and William Reed were the first missionaries to spread the word of Jesus Christ in the … [Read more...] about Alarming rise in conversion of Sikhs to Christianity

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Discussion on Kartarpur Corridor, 01 Nov 2019

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General Outline A discussion on the Kartarpur Corridor was organised by the Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies (CSCS), Punjab, on 01 November 2019, at the Union Territory Guest House in Chandigarh. The discussion was a follow-up of a similar brain storming session conducted by the Centre on 03, May, 2019 at the Sharda Sarvhitkari School, Sector 40 D, Chandigarh. The … [Read more...] about Discussion on Kartarpur Corridor, 01 Nov 2019

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The war on Drugs in failing in Punjab

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Paramjeet Singh It is not secret that the Drug menace in Punjab has taken exponential proportion. It has been a big issue in every poll including the 2017 assembly elections in Punjab. Congress gathered much support in the last assembly elections with a promise that if brought to power it will break the supply line of drugs within a month. But even after being in power for … [Read more...] about The war on Drugs in failing in Punjab

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Discussion on Kartarpur Corridor – 3 May 2019

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General Outline A discussion on the Kartarpur Corridor was organised by the Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies (CSCS), Punjab on 03, May, 2019 at the Sharda Sarvhitkari School, Sector 40 D, Chandigarh. The invitees were carefully selected from among prominent personalities in the domain of Defence Services, Police Services, Academicians, Journalists, Lawyers and members … [Read more...] about Discussion on Kartarpur Corridor – 3 May 2019

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