because the truth needs to be told
On 17 October the US state of Pennsylvania resolved to call the anti-Sikh violence as genocide. India diplomats are squirming about like headless chickens at their failure to stall the move by Sikh activists. Yesterday, Press Trust of India -PTI, lost patienc... More »
On 13 November, SGPC general house re-appointed Gobind Singh Longowal as president. Actually Sukhbir Singh Badal did. What does this election mean to the Sikhs? Well, nothing! How much does the SGPC care for the Sikhs and modern democratic governance? Well, wh... More »
3 Jathedars of Akal Takht Sahib issuing 3 different Messages to the Sikhs, on the occasion of Diwali has further bamboozled an already confused community eroding the importance and significance of this unique institution set up by the sixth Master -Guru Hargob... More »
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜ਼ੁਬਾਨ ਲਈ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਜੰਗਜੂ ਹਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਅਫਸਰ ਤੇ ਨਿਜੀ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਅਦਾਰੇ, ਸਕੂਲਾਂ ਤੇ ਕਾਲਜਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਜ਼ੁਬਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਮਤਰੇਈ ਮਾਂ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਲੂਕ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਆਮ ਨਾਗਰਿਕ ਬੌਲੀਵੂਡ ਦੇ ਹੜ੍ਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੁੜ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਰ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਆਗੂ ਇਸ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਹ... More »
“1984 -When the Sun did not rise” – the unique documentary by Mumbai-based Teena Kaur Pasricha captures the genesis of the November 1984 anti-Sikh carnage and seeks recognition for the pogrom as “genocide -a crime against humanity.” 57 minutes of tears, injust... More »
Aanand L Rai and Shah Rukh Khan’s new film “Zero” insults the Sikh article of faith -Kirpan. Sikhs are contemplating legal and social action against the lead actor and the producers. Mumbai Sikhs are preparing to pursue the Central Board of Film Certification.... More »
Punjabis are fighting Punjabis for Punjabi in Punjab. Officials of Punjab government and private educational institutions are giving Punjabi a step-motherly treatment in schools and colleges. The citizenry is under the deluge of Bollywood. Activists of the Pun... More »
Outlook magazine’s Anniversary special edition on 1984 in October 2009 had articles and photo-features on 1984. Most of these carried the typical government line of thought with the exception of Sikh writers. In response, Jagmohan Singh had written an Open le... More »
As a co-promoter and participant of the first-ever Panthic Assembly, the author, who is also the editor of the World Sikh News, is provides a ring-side view of the proceedings as well as the fall out of the same in the last few days in newspapers and on social... More »
Delhi made Sikhs miss the bus in 1947. Delhi maimed and killed the Sikhs in June 1984. Delhi fell blind in November 1984. Delhi continues to fail the Sikhs- day in and day out. The Sikhs are perpetually awaiting justice and feel outraged about it. This is a qu... More »
This is the painful story of the author visiting the ghetto of Sultanpuri on the outskirts of Delhi, where the lumpens, police, friends and acquaintances coordinated well-orchestrated attacks to kill the poorest Sikhs in cold-blood. The author says, “Even toda... More »
Through an Open letter, WSN editor shares unhappiness of Punjabis, upset at the resignation of human rights activist-turned-legislator Harvinder Singh Phoolka, through an open letter to him. He has not only missed a huge opportunity to pursue the cause of just... More »