Promod Puri's Blog: Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions, page 75
June 2, 2019
Remembering Komagata Maru
Statement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, May 23, 2019 “One hundred and five years ago the Komagata Maru steamship arrived in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. On board were 376 Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus of South Asian origin hoping to settle in Canada and build a better life for themselves and their families. “Few of them ever … Continue reading Remembering Komagata Maru
May 30, 2019
Garbage Is An Escalating World Problem
by Promod Puri Countries worldwide seem to be facing an escalating problem as to where to dump their daily accumulation of non-composite garbage. Shiploads of containers carrying all kinds of waste from electronic to plastics and even household garbage are floating the world seas finding their final resting or burial place. After China changed its … Continue reading Garbage Is An Escalating World Problem
May 28, 2019
PM Modi Pursues Politics Of Hindu Nationalism- What Does That Mean
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is garlanded after winning the elections. AP Photo/Manish Swarup Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University Almost immediately after winning a second term in office on May 23, India’s Prime Minister Modi gave a speech making light of parties and individuals who had espoused secularism over the past five years. During the five … Continue reading PM Modi Pursues Politics Of Hindu Nationalism- What Does That Mean
May 26, 2019
BEAUTIFUL PUNJABI SONG
Kachi kali si nazuk dil mera ….koi sungh ke ainwen marhorh giya..jeeonda rave oh ji sadke ve jehrha laake mohabattan torh giya. This super hit Punjabi song from film Koday Shah (1953) has been one of my most favorites for a long time. The music by talented Sardul Kwatra is superb. I met Mr. Kwatra … Continue reading BEAUTIFUL PUNJABI SONG
WHEN I WORKED AT 7-ELEVEN STORE:
Recently I read an interesting article on 7-Eleven stores and their worldwide growth in 17 countries besides the ones in the USA where the company was founded in 1927. Around the world, 7-Eleven has 68,236 stores, and the largest presence is in Asia. The new owners are a Japanese holding company who bought 7-Eleven from … Continue reading WHEN I WORKED AT 7-ELEVEN STORE:
May 25, 2019
Sahir Ludhianvi’s Romantic Poetry…pyar par bas to nahin hai—
Sahir Ludhianvi in his romantic mood penned this beautiful composition adorned with equal passion by Talat Mehmood and Asha Bhonsle in the film Sone Ki Chidiyya (1958). Asha Bhonsle did not say a word in the Song, but Music director O.P. Nayyar used her voice as soft ‘alaap’ enhancing the feelings of the poet. Pyaar … Continue reading Sahir Ludhianvi’s Romantic Poetry…pyar par bas to nahin hai—
Monkey Show of Goswami
The picture is deceiving, but this guy, with his glasses and intellectual look, was the most aggressive host I have ever seen on TV. The name I was told while watching the India election coverage with friends, is Arnab Goswami of Republic TV. I could digest the outpouring of results in favor of Modi … Continue reading Monkey Show of Goswami
Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions
Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to temple mandatory in the faith? What impact does the caste system have on Hindu society? Why do some rituals make
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