Lt. Col. Manoj K Channan India stands at a complex crossroads—between a deeply entrenched past and the hope of a progressive future. The caste system, historically used to enforce hierarchy and exclusion, still shapes the social fabric. Initially designed to correct … [Read more...] about Reservations, Freebies, and Politics: The Toxic Trifecta Holding India Back
Social & Cultural Studies
Ramayan: History or Mythology
Dr. Karunesh Gupta We should be clear in our minds that any scientific discussion on the historicity of Ramayan, has to be centered around Valmiki Ramayan only. While social, religious, and cultural contributions of later Ramayans can not be undermined, Adi kavi Mahrishi … [Read more...] about Ramayan: History or Mythology
For ushering prosperity Punjab needs to understand political reality and adopt a new policy
Iqbal Singh Lalpura Punjab is the border state of India touching Pakistan. The state, along with Bengal, was divided during partition and independence in 1947. Before partition, Punjab was the most prosperous state of India and it remained so till the late 80's. Punjab is … [Read more...] about For ushering prosperity Punjab needs to understand political reality and adopt a new policy
The Challenge Posed by Fake Christian Godmen in Punjab
Jaibans Singh Bajinder Singh, a self-proclaimed “Prophet” of the Christian faith, was sentenced to imprisonment for the “remainder part of his life” along with a fine of Rs. 1 lakh, on 01 April 2025, by the additional session court, Mohali under section 376(2)(N) and some … [Read more...] about The Challenge Posed by Fake Christian Godmen in Punjab
ਅਲੋਪ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਵਿਆਹ ਦੀਆਂ ਰਸਮਾਂ
ਮੁਖ਼ਤਾਰ ਗਿੱਲ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਵਿਗਿਆਨਕ ਯੁੱਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ, ਆਰਥਿਕ ਤੇ ਸਿਆਸੀ ਬਦਲਾਅ ਨੇ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਢਾਹ ਲਾਈ ਹੈ, ਉੱਥੇ ਵਿਆਹ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਰਸਮਾਂ ਤੇ ਰੀਤੀ ਰਿਵਾਜਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਅਲੋਪ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਇੱਥੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਕਈ ਅਜਿਹੀਆਂ ਰਸਮਾਂ ਦਾ ਜ਼ਿਕਰ ਕਰਾਂਗੇ ਜਨਿ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਸੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਿਆਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਹਿਮ ਮੰਨਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ … [Read more...] about ਅਲੋਪ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਵਿਆਹ ਦੀਆਂ ਰਸਮਾਂ