Last Updated: October 15, 2026

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    Guns To Rallies, How ‘Drug Money’ Is Fuelling Khalistani Extremism In Canada

    Canada is home to one of the world’s largest Sikh diasporas—nearly 8 lakh strong. The overwhelming majority are law-abiding citizens who have enriched the country through trucking, farming, construction and small businesses. Yet, within the Punjabi-Canadian community has, over the past two decades, become deeply entangled with transnational organised crime. The profits from cocaine, methamphetamine.

    Why slowness matters in a noisy world

    Modern life is defined by speed. Messages are instant, news is continuous, and attention is fragmented across multiple screens. While connectivity has brought undeniable benefits, it has also created a culture of constant stimulation. In this environment, silence and slowness are increasingly rare—and increasingly necessary. Silence is often misunderstood as absence: of sound, activity, or.

    Why preventive health is stronger than curative medicine

    Modern healthcare systems across the world are largely designed to respond to illness rather than prevent it. Hospitals, specialists, and advanced treatments dominate public attention, while prevention remains underfunded and undervalued. Yet the long-term health of societies depends far more on preventive care than on curative medicine. Preventive health does not promise dramatic breakthroughs, but.

    Why education is about thinking, not just credentials

    Education is increasingly viewed through the lens of outcomes: degrees earned, jobs secured, and salaries achieved. While these indicators matter, they capture only a narrow slice of what education is meant to accomplish. At its core, education is not merely a pathway to employment, but a process of learning how to think, question, and understand.

    Why sporting dreams still struggle at the grassroots

    Every Olympic cycle, India celebrates its medal winners as national heroes. Streets fill with congratulatory banners, and governments announce cash rewards. Yet beyond the spotlight, India’s sporting ecosystem remains fragile, particularly at the grassroots. For every athlete who reaches the podium, thousands drop out long before reaching professional levels not due to lack of talent,.

    Why villages still struggle to stay healthy

    In a small village in eastern Uttar Pradesh, the nearest government health centre is nearly 15 kilometres away. For residents without private transport, a medical emergency often means hours of delay, borrowed money, and a desperate race against time. This reality is repeated across rural India, where healthcare remains uneven, under-resourced, and often out of.

    Digital powerhouse, digital divide

    India presents a striking contradiction. It is home to a thriving technology sector, global IT giants, and one of the world’s largest digital populations. At the same time, millions remain excluded from the benefits of the digital revolution. Smartphones, digital payments, and online services are now embedded in daily life. Government services, banking, healthcare, and.

    More Work, More Dignity, More Development

    Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi Senior BJP Leader, Former Punjab Minister The Punjab Assembly’s recent special session ended with a predictable resolution, denouncing the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G, as “anti-poor” and “anti-federal”. The speeches were loud and the intent political. But for the people of rural.

    Impact of the US-Venezuela Conflict on India

    The US has finally seized control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Venezuela’s oil business is currently under US control. Since India is a major importer of crude oil and has to import 85 percent of its crude oil needs, it is reasonable to consider the impact of such actions on India when such a crisis arises..

    How climate change is altering food production patterns

    Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern for India; it is a direct threat to food security. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events are disrupting agricultural cycles, reducing crop yields, and deepening inequalities between regions and social groups. The impact is being felt not only by farmers but also by millions.

    CHINA’S “DARK FACTORIES”: THE DAWN OF 24/7 AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING

    Parneet Sachdev Chairman of Real Estate Regulatory Authority and a leading author The industrial skyline of China is changing in profound ways. Across the country, manufacturing plants once filled with human labour, fluorescent lighting and repeated shifts are being replaced by “dark factories”; fully automated facilities that operate without human presence or traditional lighting. Visitors.