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  • This Punjabi Businessman Transformed The Lives of Millions of Indians in America

    Jagjit Singh, a prominent businessman and lobbyist, may be seen standing to the left of US President Harry Truman as he signs the Luce-Celler Act of 1946. J J Singh, an Indian businessman in New York, was not only a passionate champion of India's liberation fight but also played a vital role in molding American politics and assisting millions of Indians in obtaining US citizenship.

  • In a BBC Survey, Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh was Named The World's Greatest Leader

    More than 5,000 readers participated in the poll, and Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh ultimately received more than 38% of the votes, making him the world's best leader and great pride for Punjab.

  • What is Diwali and Why It Is Celebrated

    One of the most important Hindu festivals and one of the most widely observed holidays in India is Diwali, commonly known as the "Festival of Lights." It is their way to celebrate "the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil," based on National Geographic.

  • Bandi Chhor Divas: Honoring the Release of Guru Hargobind, the Sixth Sikh Guru

    Bandi Chhor Divas: Honoring the Release of Guru Hargobind, the Sixth Sikh Guru

    Bandi Chhor Divas, also known as Prisoner Release Day, is observed on the same day as Diwali by the Hindu community.

  • Punjabi Grocery & Deli - an institution of New York, known around the World!

    Punjabi Grocery & Deli - an institution of New York, known around the World!

    For 25 years, the Punjabi Deli in the East Village has been a safe haven for New York cab drivers and with the efforts of activists and celebrities, this Lower Manhattan institution is still going strong

  • Sikh drivers are changing the landscape of U.S. trucking

    Take a ride along the Punjabi American highway

    There are 3.5 million truckers in the United States. California has the second-most after Texas. As drivers age toward retirement and a shortage grows, Sikh immigrants and their kids are increasingly taking up the job.

  • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Sikhs, Hindus & Muslims sacrificed their lives together

    The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, while being a sign of one of the most heartless massacres of innocents by colonial rulers in India, was also a sign of peace within the country

    Not many people really know the fact that Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs were all part of the spate of protests in Amritsar and other cities of the unified Punjab that ultimately resulted in the massacre.

  • What is Vaisakhi - The basic understanding of why it is celebrated

    Vaisakhi is a traditional Punjabi harvest festival that is also one of the most important religious events for Sikhs, celebrating the birth of Khalsa.

    Contrary to some articles, Vaisakhi is not the start of a New Year, that is Chet, which usually happens a month before. Vaisakhi is also a celebration in Hinduism, the day is observed by many as not only a harvest festival, but also marks the beginning of Hindu solar New Year, and the first day of the month of Vaisakha.

  • The Panj Āab of Punjab - The Land of 5 Rivers

    Punjab, located in northwest India near the Himalayan foothills, is the country of Maharajas and the birthplace of the Sikhi, with a rich cultural heritage.

    Punjab is one of the most densely populated places on earth, with 28 million people and a land mass of over 50,000 km², yet it is also the country's breadbasket, making it one of India's wealthier states (it produces nearly 2% of the world's wheat).

  • Punjab's Top 10 Places to Visit

    Punjab is well-known for a variety of reasons. It is known as 'the land of five rivers,' and it is also one of the world's oldest civilizations due to the lush lands located here and the main entry point into the sub-continent.

    This place is full of culture and natural beauty that you should see for yourself. So, here are some of the must-see sights in Punjab that you should not miss.

  • Sukhdev Thapar - Remembering the Revolutionary

    Sukhdev Thapar (15 May 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian revolutionary. He was a senior member of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.

    He was hanged on 23 March 1931 at the age of 23. Sukhdev, born in Nau Ghara Mohalla of Ludhiana, Punjab to Ramlal Thapar and Ralli Devi in a Khatri family. Sukhdev's father died and he was brought up by his uncle Lala Achintram.

  • Could they be India's greatest ever martyrs?

    There have been many great Martyrs of India, but arguably, none more so than Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru who are are deeply rooted in the hearts of all Indians for fighting against British rule.

    They could have chosen comfort and luxury and worldly desires but they chose the noose with smiles for the people of their motherland. They have rightly stated that the British can only kill individuals but cannot kill ideas. 23rd March is observed as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day across the country to pay homage to the unforgettable Martyrs of India.