Promod Puri's Blog: Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions, page 14

From Dates to Drains: The Flush-Worthy Importance of World Toilet Day

Almost every day seems to have earned a spot on the “special occasion” roster. From Women’s Day to World Water … More

Modi and Trump: A Humorous Dialogue

In this humorous dialogue between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump, Modi congratulates Trump and jokes about supporting him through religious rituals. They bond over their political slogans while discussing presidential pardons and Modi’s cultural practices, including cleansing sins in the Ganga River. The conversation highlights their friendship with playful banter.

MODI ON THE PHONE WITH TRUMP

Humor And Satire (by Promod Puri) Modi: Kamecho, Trump-bhai! Mubarak ho—oh, I mean, congratulations! Trump: (squints) Who’re you? Modi: Come … More

MODI ON THE PHONE WITH TRUMP

Humor And Satire (by Promod Puri) Modi: Kamecho, Trump-bhai! Mubarak ho—oh, I mean, congratulations! Trump: (squints) Who’re you? Modi: Come … More

Remembrance Day: Honoring Lives and Questioning Why Wars

It happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918: World War I, a … More

DISMANTLING CANADA’S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE: A UTOPIAN POSSIBILITY?

Does Canada really need a Department of Defense? Defense from whom, exactly? Who’s knocking at Canada’s borders? Is the U.S. … More

IT’S THE GREED, STUPID, A MAJOR ISSUE IN THE US ELECTION

“It’s the economy, stupid” was a phrase coined by James Carville in 1992 when he was advising Bill Clinton on … More

The Misuse of “Difference of Opinion” in Matters of Fact

In 2020, at the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was in a heated Facebook altercation with a friend over … More

Religions Need Freedom from Fanaticism Fanatic Hindu, fan...

Religions Need Freedom from Fanaticism Fanatic Hindu, fanatic Muslim, fanatic Sikh, fanatic Christian, fanatic Jew, fanatic Buddhist—labels like these are … More

THE STORY OF RAM, SITA AND DIWALI CELEBRATIONS

The Ramayan narrates the life of Lord Ram, his exile due to his stepmother's scheming, and his eventual return to claim the throne of Ayodhya after defeating Ravan, who kidnapped his wife Sita. The story highlights themes of righteousness, duty, and the struggles between good and evil, culminating in celebrations symbolizing justice and virtue.