My Short Visit to Ahmedabad
My Short Visit to AhmedabadI visited Ahmedabad to participate in International Conference on the Role of Saints in the Empowerment of Scheduled Castes organized and hosted by BAPS Swaminarayan...
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Renaming of schools in Punjab – a welcome decisionThe great philosopher, Plato had said, “There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honour and lovers of gain.” The lovers of wisdom...
View ArticleChaudhary Santokh Singh – An Obituary
Chaudhary Santokh Singh – An Obituary I have been writing in my blogs about some of the known personalities who had contributed to the society and the polity in one way or the...
View ArticleMy fellow BootanMandian Behari Lal of Delhi – an Obituary
My fellow BootanMandian Behari Lal of Delhi – an ObituaryI feel saddened that it is the second time in this month that I am writing an obituary of people who made some difference in my life. I wrote...
View ArticleGuru Ravidass – a Social Revolutionary
Guru Ravidass – a Social RevolutionaryThe Gurpurab of Guru Ravidass falls on February 5 this year. The followers of Guru Ravidass celebrate and observe the day throughout the world with all solemnity...
View ArticleTrain to Banaras - Begumpura Express
Train to Banaras - Begumpura ExpressTrain to Pakistan of Khuswant Singh is a famous narration on the partition of India. Of late, yet another train – Train to Banaras – Begumpura Express from...
View ArticleRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Caste System
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Caste SystemCaste system in India based on the Laws of Manu was one of the most challenging and responsible factor for India losing its independence in the past and also...
View ArticleJalandhar Parliamentary Constituency – a Historical Perspective
Jalandhar Parliamentary Constituency – a Historical PerspectiveChaudhary Santokh SinghJalandhar Parliamentary Constituency is currently in news because of the forthcoming bye-election due to sudden...
View ArticleSocial Consequences of Conversion
Social Consequences of ConversionI am writing this paper on ‘Social consequences of conversion’ with regard to my participation in the Conclave on Conversion and Reservation being hosted by Vishwa...
View ArticleConclave on Conversion and Reservation
Conclave on Conversion and ReservationVishva Samvad Kendra and Gautam Buddha University hosted a two day Conclave on Conversion and Reservation on March 4-5, 2023 at the University at Greater Noida...
View ArticleSeminar on National Education Policy, 2020 – Babasaheb Ambedkar College at...
Seminar on National Education Policy, 2020 – Babasaheb Ambedkar College at Bootan Mandi in JalandharBaba Saheb Bhim Rao Government Co-education College at Bootan Mandi, my native place, in Jalandhar...
View ArticleDICCI Seminar on Food Processing Industries – Opportunities for Scheduled...
DICCI Seminar on Food Processing Industries – Opportunities for Scheduled Caste EntrepreneursThe Punjab Chapter of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) in cooperation with Ministry of...
View ArticleAmbedkar in London – A book of great historical value
Ambedkar in London – A book of great historical valueA book of a great historical value, Ambedkar in London, was officially released in London some weeks ago. One of the authors, Ms. Santosh Dass, MBE...
View ArticleAmbedkar International Symposium at Vancouver (Canada) – April 21-26, 2023 –...
Ambedkar International Symposium at Vancouver (Canada) – April 21-26, 2023 – A Curtain RaiserI learnt with satisfaction and pleasure from my friend Jai Birdi of Chetna Association of Canada that...
View ArticleInternational Day of Equality – When will we wake up?
International Day of Equality – When will we wake up?The birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar, April 14, has come again. Let me avail of the opportunity to remind the Government of India on the...
View ArticleAmbedkar Jayanti at Phagwara
Ambedkar Jayanti at PhagwaraIt is a matter of gratification to note that, of late, Ambedkar Jayanti, April 14, is increasingly becoming a national holiday in India and beyond. The fact of the matter...
View ArticleParkash Singh Badal – My own Cherished Memories
Parkash Singh Badal – My own Cherished MemoriesParkash Singh Badal, a living legend, passed away on April 25 at the age of 95 (December, 1927 – April, 2023). With a chequered political career – Member...
View ArticleJalandhar Parliamentary Bye-Election May, 2023
Jalandhar Parliamentary Bye-Election May, 2023I wrote about the Jalandhar Parliamentary Constituency in my blog earlier which may be seen at:...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to BJP Leadership – April 14, birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar...
An Open Letter to BJP Leadership – April 14, birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar as International Day of Equality*****************May 6, 2023Respected Sirs (Decision Makers in the BJP),We made a proposal...
View ArticleRemembering Surinder Mahey - My fellow BootanMandian
Remembering Surinder Mahey - My fellow BootanMandianSurinder Mahey (1957-2023), a fellow BootanMandian, a known and prominent face of the Mahey clan of Bootan Mandi, Former Mayor of Jalandhar and...
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