The Diwali festivities come with its share of increased expenses that can end up claiming lion’s share of bonus, if not entirely. Introduced by Government of India through Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, Diwali bonus warms up the festivities. While one is tempted to splurge on white goods like that long awaited washing machine or a bigger fridge with more doors or a new car or new bike, trade pundits and investors suggest investing your hard earned money wisely to get better dividends. However, if you wish to make your bonus go a longer way than usual, invest at least…
Author: NAVALPREET SINGH
Among all the theories and conclusions that the Haryana election results have led to, what stood out prominently was the discourse over the relevance of the anti-defection law in India. The act, originally meant to curb political defection cases, has been controversial ever since it was passed. While those who back the act contend that it is essential for maintaining political stability, sceptics assert that it impedes the democratic process. A cross-section of judiciary experts, political thinkers, and journalists who spoke to The Voices had some interesting observations on the issue. Why the law was needed? Author GC Malhotra in…
Journalist and photographer Navalpreet Singh embarks on a journey to the historic Thatheras Bazar in Jandiala Guru, Amritsar, to capture the hardship, skills, and craftsmanship of the local Thatheras. With his camera in hand, Singh documents the lives of these artisans, renowned for their traditional metal crafts using brass, copper, and bronze. His photographs tell stories of resilience, heritage, and intricate craftsmanship, reflecting a rich cultural legacy passed down through generations. This craft is a testament to their skills and highlights the health benefits associated with the metals they use in making utensils for cooking and food preservation. In 2014,…
On May 11, 2024, eminent Punjabi poet, Surjit Patar breathed his last in his sleep in Ludhiana, Punjab. At the age of 79, his passing brought down curtains on the pen that had woven words in poetry to bring out the magic and mesmerize countless readers. True to his poem: Main rahan te nahin turda, main turda haan tan raah bande ne Yugan ton kafle aaunde, ise sach de gwaah bande (I don’t walk on the roads, I walk and then the roads are created. Since ages, caravans have witnessed this truth) Patar had created inroads into the literary world…
Amritsar, one of the main cities of the state of Punjab, is home to some of the finest historical buildings that stand witness to times when legacy changed hands during history’s most important period. It was mainly the great Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British colonial era that gave the imposing structures to this city. Photographer Navalpreet Singh walks down the memory lanes in Amritsar streets wielding his camera and capturing the fading beauties that stand imposing in various pockets of the walled city around Sri Harmandir Sahib – globally known as Golden Temple, Amritsar. Dr Balvinder Singh,…