Parminder Singh Bhamba

In a stunning and deeply troubling development, the United States has announced a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa petitions for foreign workers entering the country, effective September 21, 2025. This policy, signed into effect by President Donald Trump, has triggered panic across India’s professional class and exposed the glaring failures of India’s foreign policy. For decades, Indian talent has been the backbone of the H-1B program, contributing over 70% of its skilled workforce. From software engineers and doctors to researchers and educators, Indian professionals have powered American innovation and filled critical gaps in its economy. Now, they are being priced out, penalized, and pushed aside — not because of merit, but because of nationality. The implications are devastating. Middle-class aspirants who have spent years preparing for U.S. opportunities now face an insurmountable financial barrier. Families are being torn apart, with H-1B holders currently abroad scrambling t...

Sandeep Singh, also known as Sunny, was arrested for the killing of Sudhir Suri, a controversial leader of Shiv Sena (Taksali), on November 4, 2022. Many in the Sikh community believe Sandeep acted out of deep emotional and religious pain, as Sudhir Suri had repeatedly insulted Sikhism and spoken disrespectfully about Sikh Gurus. Videos of Suri’s offensive remarks had circulated online, causing widespread anger. For Sandeep, this was not just a crime—it was a reaction to what he saw as a direct attack on his faith. After his arrest, Sandeep was kept in Patiala Jail. On September 10, 2025, he reportedly attacked three retired police officers inside the jail—two of whom had been convicted for killing Sikh youths in fake encounters. This incident triggered what his family describes as brutal retaliation. From September 10 onward, Sandeep was allegedly beaten severely by jail officials. His brother and legal counsel claimed he was tortured physically and mentally, denied medical care, and ...

  सितंबर 2025 में भारत सरकार ने एक ऐसा निर्देश जारी किया जिसने सिख समुदाय को गहरे सदमे में डाल दिया। गुरु नानक देव जी के प्रकाश पर्व के अवसर पर पाकिस्तान जाने वाली जत्थाओं को अनुमति देने से इनकार कर दिया गया। “वर्तमान सुरक्षा चिंताओं” का हवाला देते हुए गृह मंत्रालय ने पंजाब, हरियाणा और दिल्ली को तीर्थ यात्रा के सभी आवेदन रोकने का आदेश दिया। यह निर्णय अचानक और अत्यंत पीड़ादायक था, जिसने पंजाब और वैश्विक सिख समुदाय में आक्रोश की लहर पैदा कर दी। सिखों के लिए यह केवल यात्रा की सुविधा का मामला नहीं है—यह एक आध्यात्मिक अवरोध है। ननकाना साहिब, जहाँ गुरु नानक देव जी का जन्म हुआ, और करतारपुर साहिब, जहाँ उन्होंने अपने अंतिम वर्ष बिताए, ये स्थल पर्यटन नहीं हैं। ये जीवंत विरासत हैं। इन तक पहुँच रोकना, एक पूरे समुदाय को उसकी जड़ों, उसके गुरु और उसके इतिहास से काट देना है। इस निर्णय को और भी चिंताजनक बनाता है वह स्पष्ट विरोधाभास जो सामने आता है। तीर्थ यात्रा पर प्रतिबंध के दो दिन बाद ही भारत ने दुबई में एशिया कप 2025 में पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ क्रिकेट मैच खेला। यह मैच सरकार की पूरी अनुमति से हुआ और ...

In the span of just over a year, two South Asian nations—Bangladesh and Nepal—have witnessed youth-led uprisings that toppled long-standing governments. The similarities between these movements are too precise to ignore, prompting analysts to ask: Is this a coordinated crisis? And is it being shaped by forces beyond the region? In Bangladesh, the spark came in July 2024 when students protested a 30% civil service quota reserved for descendants of 1971 war veterans. What began as a demand for fairness quickly escalated into a nationwide movement against nepotism and authoritarianism. The group Students Against Discrimination mobilized thousands, and the digital symbol of resistance—a red profile picture—spread like wildfire. Within weeks, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned, and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed interim leader. The military stepped in to stabilize the transition. Fast forward to Nepal, September 2025. A government ban on 26 social media platforms triggered o...

  “When rivers rise, we call it nature’s fury. But when governments sleep, dams burst, and warnings are ignored—we must call it what it truly is: a man-made disaster.   The 2025 floods in Punjab have been widely reported as the worst deluge in decades, with scenes of devastation beamed across the nation. Beneath the headlines of “nature’s fury” lies a more unsettling truth: this calamity was not an act of God or a mere climatic anomaly. It was the direct result of human errors, systemic neglect, administrative complacency, and political dysfunction. Dams and barrages were pushed beyond their limits, safety protocols were overlooked, maintenance schedules were deferred, and entire communities were left exposed by decisions made behind closed doors.   While heavy monsoon rains set the stage, the real damage was amplified by the sudden and uncoordinated release of massive volumes of water from key reservoirs.  The Bhakra Dam —regulated to a maximum of 1,680 fe...

A Wake-Up Call for India's Agricultural Future  India’s recent decision to waive import duties on American cotton may appear to benefit the textile industry,  but it casts a long shadow over the future of Indian farmers. By allowing cheaper foreign cotton to flood the domestic market,  the government risks destabilizing local prices and undermining the livelihoods of millions who depend on cotton cultivation.  These farmers, already burdened by rising input costs and unpredictable climate conditions, now face the added threat of being priced out of their own markets.  While textile exporters are shielded from U.S. tariffs, no parallel support has been extended to the producers of cotton themselves.  This imbalance reflects a troubling disconnect between trade policy and agricultural reality.  If India continues to prioritize short-term industrial gains over long-term rural sustainability,  it may erode the very foundation of its agrarian economy. ...

  🌾 India’s agricultural backbone—Punjab and Haryana—has long been celebrated for feeding the nation. Together, these two states contribute over **75% of the wheat** and nearly **30% of the rice** procured for the central food distribution system. But a new policy is stirring controversy: the **Land Pooling Policy**, aimed at urban expansion, is being seen by many as a direct threat to the country’s food security.   What Is Land Pooling? Land pooling is a development strategy where landowners voluntarily contribute their land to a government authority. In return, they receive a portion of the developed land—typically residential and commercial plots. The idea is to enable **planned urban growth** without resorting to forced land acquisition. In Punjab, the government plans to pool over **65,000 acres** across 21 cities, starting with Ludhiana. Landowners are promised: - **1,000 sq. yards of residential land** - **200 sq. yards of commercial land** for every acre pooled. And i...