Interview with Sarbpreet Singh
An un-edited interview with author and playwright Sarbpreet Singh conducted on Thursday 28 May 2026 in central London. Interview conducted by naujawani editor Harwinder Singh Mander.
The Koh-i-Noor and the Empire That Still Refuses to Let Go
When New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently stated that he would urge King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, he reignited a long-standing debate about colonial plunder and historical justice. During the British monarch’s visit to the United States, Mamdani mentioned that if he had
The Paradox of Progress: Delimitation 2026 and the Erosion of Federal Equilibrium
The proposed delimitation of 2026, or the first census done after that, marks a major change in the constitutional structure of the Indian Republic. This is not just a normal administrative adjustment; it risks imposing a "penalty for progress." It could lead to the ongoing marginalization of states
Sacrilege Bill passes in Punjab
The unanimous passage of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by the Punjab Legislative Assembly has reopened one of Punjab’s most sensitive and unresolved questions: how should the law handle sacrilege when decades of experience show that justice in these cases rarely arrives? The
The Origin of Punjabi: Between Linguistic Lineages, Civilisational Depth, and Historiographical Debate
The question of the origin of Punjabi is not merely linguistic,it is deeply entangled with history, identity, politics, and competing narratives about the Indian subcontinent’s past. For decades, a dominant scholarly view—particularly within mainstream Indian academia, has placed Punjabi within the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language
Gurmukhi and the Future of Punjabi: Why Script Matters
A writing system is essential for the survival of any language. A language can only truly endure and flourish when it is written, documented, and supported by a body of literature. While popular culture, songs, films, and digital media, can sustain a language’s visibility, it cannot ensure its long-term
Navigating the Global Crisis of Discrimination Against Sikh Students
In the spiritual framework of the Sikh faith, the Dastaar (turban), Kara (steel bangle), and Kirpan (ceremonial sword) are essential symbols. They are deeply tied to the Sikh identity and represent a commitment to justice, equality, and sovereignty. These articles are not just signs of faith; they shape identity and
How Bollywood Rewrites Punjab, Sikhs, and Dissent
Introduction: A Changing Cinematic Landscape In recent years, Bollywood has changed significantly, reflecting larger political and cultural shifts in India. The Hindi film industry, once known for questioning authority, addressing social hierarchies, and confronting uncomfortable truths, now seems more aligned with the views of the ruling establishment. This alignment can
Sikh - Shia Parallels : Sacred Chivalry, Divine Leadership
Peer Buddhu Shah was a Muslim divine known as Badr ud Din. He admired and supported Guru Gobind Singh. He visited the Guru often and at one time introduced 500 Shi‘a Muslim Pathan soldiers, expelled by Aurangzeb, who joined the Guru's forces. Studying Sikh-Shi‘a relations in
Basant and the Reawakening of Punjabiyat in Lahore
In the past, Basant, the springtime celebration that used to turn Punjab's skies into a tapestry of vivid colors, kites, and group celebration, has represented more than just seasonal joy. Its beginnings, which are firmly anchored in the cultural memory of the subcontinent, show how ritual, poetry, and
Racism, Repression, and the Global Sikh Question: What the Baku Conference Reveals About India’s Minority Crisis
An international conference titled “Racism and Violence Against Sikhs and Other Minorities in India: The Reality on the Ground” was held in Baku, bringing together Sikh organisations from the global diaspora, human rights defenders, legal experts, journalists, scholars, and civil society actors. Organised by the Baku Initiative Group, the conference
Sikh Vulnerability, Transnational Repression, Grooming, and the Crisis of Institutional Silence
Recent reports from Slough have highlighted a disturbing case involving the grooming of a teenager by a man in his thirties who happens to be from the British Pakistani Muslim community. This incident has reignited discussions regarding long-standing patterns of exploitation, specifically those documented in various regions across the UK.