The deafening silence of West in face of Pannun’s violent threats
In a world that champions the ideals of free speech and condemns hate speech, the West’s silence in the wake of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s open and violent death threats is both perplexing and concerning. Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist, has brazenly issued threats against the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Punjab, yet the international community remains shamefully silent.
Lohri: Where sunbeams kiss sugarcane, and Sikh spirit dances with fire
Tonight, my fellow Punjabis, we gather not just around bonfires, but around a memory carved deep in the soul of our land. Lohri isn’t just about celebrating winter’s retreat. It’s a whispered echo of our Sikh spirit, a fiery testament to the resilience that runs through our veins like sugarcane juice.
From Sangat to syndicate: The dark underbelly of Sikh migration to Canada
The most recent case of Raj Kumar Mehmi, a Sikh man from India, on the run for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Canada, highlights the increasing involvement of Sikhs in the Canadian drug trade.
Canada’s four-decade dance with Khalistan extremism
In a recent interview, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over the growth of Khalistani extremism generated out of Canada, blaming the Canadian political landscape for providing space for separatists to propagate their radical ideology.
Punjab wants to progress and not Khalistan
Across the glittering screens of smartphones, a noxious weed takes root. Fueled by algorithms and anonymity, a brand of “long-distance nationalism” thrives, one nurtured not by boots on the ground, but by the echo chambers of social media.
Faith and politics: Decoupling Sikhism from Khalistan
In recent times, a narrative has emerged in certain Western media outlets suggesting a deep-rooted connection between the Khalistan movement and Sikhism, the faith of the Sikh community.
The policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on ensuring water security at the modern stage
In recent years, Uzbekistan has paid great attention to the accelerated development of social and economic spheres of the state.
Khalistan extremism eroding Canada’s inclusivity
In November 2023, a Khalistani group protested outside the Hindu Laxmi Narayan temple in Surrey, British Columbia.
VIIPs rising: India’s strategic pivot and the reshaping of global geopolitics
Renowned journalist Tsuchiya Hideo in his recent article, “Goodbye BRICS, Hello VIIPs—Southern Asia as the New Growth Hub” asserts that the VIIPs (Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines) represent the next wave of economic powerhouses.
Khalistan: A political charade, nothing more
The Khalistan movement, a separatist ideology advocating for an independent Sikh state, has often been portrayed as a manifestation of Sikh aspirations. However, a closer examination reveals a stark disconnect between the movement’s objectives and the fundamental principles of Sikhi, the faith founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Brushstrokes of Reverence: Respecting Guru Nanak’s portrait beyond the artist’s brush
The Physical appearance of Guru Nanak cannot be truly canonized because no real image from his lifetime for any future facsimile exists, nor should it be canonized because he rejected any unique facial identity of God or a prophet.
India-Bangladesh forging a model relationship
On the evening of November 15, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the India-Bangladesh relationship as a "model" in the Indian subcontinent.
Gaza Crisis: Of Just Ends and Unjust Means- International Law and the Perils of Whataboutism
As West Asia (or the Middle East, if you will) slides into yet another fit of the spasmodic violence that has plagued it for the better part of a century, the world has found itself scurrying to form opinions and take sides.
Perils of radical Jamaat-e-Islami and its network in Bangladesh
The recent violence instigated and orchestrated by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has brought back apprehensions of the role of radical Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its links with cross-border terror outfits in South Asia.
Terrorism in the name of Khalistan: A threat we can no longer ignore
Khalsa Vox recently published an exposé titled ‘The Khalistan Extremist Movement: Unmasking Terrorism in Disguise.’ This report delved into the sinister undercurrents of the Khalistan movement, shedding light on the terrorist ideologies that threaten global peace.