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Sikhs and Kurds: Parallels in Stateless Nationalism

The Sikhs can certainly be identified as a distinctive cultural and religious community in South Asia, with a rich historical tradition, a territorial homeland in Punjab, and a vibrant global diaspora. Their shared history, language, faith, and cultural practices provide the foundation of a collective identity. However, whether Sikhs can

What Was Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy and Why Did the Government Withdraw It After Farmer Protests?

Punjabi farmers are once again at the centre of a major policy reversal in the state, this time forcing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to withdraw its controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025. The development marks the second significant victory for Punjab’s farming community in recent years, following the