The tomb of Abdur Rahim Khan-E-Khanan, conserved by Aga Khan Trust, has added new dimensions to its antiquity Bade badai na kare bade na bole bol, Rahiman heera kab kahe lakh taka mero mol. Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khanan बड़े बड़ाई ना करैं, बड़ो न बोलैं बोल। रहिमन हीरा कब कहै, लाख टका मेरो मोल॥ The great never praise themselves. When has the diamond said that it is worth lakhs? A view of Abdur Rahim’s tomb on Mathura Road in Nizamuddin. Photo by Ajay Singh The above couplet reverberates how the people in history have treated its writer. It’s penned…
Author: Megha Mann
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…
India’s ongoing parliamentary election isn’t just about politics—it’s a symphony of democracy resonating across every corner of the nation. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the tranquil villages of Kerala, the pulse of democracy beats strong. Running from April 19th to June 1st, 2024, this historic electoral process engages nearly 98 crore individuals, making it the world’s largest election and a testament to India’s unwavering commitment to democracy. Beyond the national spotlight, regional parties and local issues shape the true essence of this election. From Punjab’s agricultural heartland to Odisha’s coastal challenges, each region adds its unique hue to…
Simarpreet Kaur (name changed) who recently turned 18 and her family watched in disbelief as Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller, rolled out new immigration rules. The amended rules are said to have adversely affected Punjabi students who were eagerly seeking opportunities in the maple country. Not only was a cap placed on student intake, but the terms and conditions for spouse visas for undergraduate and diploma courses of international students have also been tweaked. Simarpreet and her family had already entered into a ‘transactional’ marriage wherein after clearing the IELTS with a 7.5 band, she was…