September, 2023

Features

Is Surrey a Safe City?

“You will feel the full force of the law and if you are old enough to commit these crimes you are old enough to face the punishments. And to these people I would say this: you are not only wrecking the lives of others, you are potentially wrecking your own life too.” – David Cameron The history of crimes is …

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Sidhu at the centre of Akali Dal-BJP shadow boxing

In the last couple of months, the “time-tested” ruling alliance of the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is feeling the strain, forcing senior leaders from both sides to step in and claim that all is well. Both sides have indulged in shadow-boxing in recent weeks with the centrepiece being cricketer-turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu. From the …

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The Journey of Single Motherhood

Single parenthood is a difficult venture to embark on in this day and age, regardless of whether one is a man or woman. While the anxiety of having to raise a child (or children) on your own is a painful enough concept, we must acknowledge that the experiences of a single mother and single father tend to be very different, …

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The Significance of Christmas

    “In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the …

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Turban-Esque: Wearing turbans with a pride

A young woman wearing an elegant white maxi dress, a classic denim jacket with brown flats and a blue turban. A young man with well-groomed beard wearing a pink shirt with blue pants and a matching turban, exuding urbanity at its best. They are just two of the Sikh youth who are celebrating their sense of fashion while taking pride …

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Where whisky and whiskey are worlds apart

There is a world of difference between what India, the world’s largest whisky drinking nation, cheers with and what connoisseurs call the American ‘whiskey’ spelt with an ‘e’, for starters. What Indians drink, particularly the cheaper stuff, is largely made from cane sugar, whereas the top selling American brands like Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam must be produced from grain, …

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Indian Men on Benches

It’s a cold and dreary day.  The weather has definitely shifted, and it’s time to pack up the summer clothes and bring out the winter wear.  The long summer days are behind us, and these darker days have brought out a pensive mood.  After picking up my coffee, I notice a group of elderly Punjabi men gathered on the benches …

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Afghan women drivers: A Rare, Cherished Scene

In many countries, to see women drivers on streets is a familiar sight. In China and many European countries, it is not uncommon to see women driving taxis, buses and even heavy trucks. But in Afghanistan, a conservative Muslim country, to see a woman driver is still a rarity. That was why when a young lady was seen driving in …

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