It was a day when hockey was fierce and results in the return matches of the FIH Pro league had a pinch of surprise in them. First, it was last minute entrant France that upset the applecart of Olympic bronze medalist India 5-2 before the hosts South Africa put up a gallant fight while bowing… Continue reading FIH Pro Hockey League:France upsets India with a 5-2 win;South Africa goes down fighting to Netherlands 2-6

Release of Ram Rahim on parole has revived an animated debate as many see politics behind it Region is dotted with Deras that are known to influence elections Biggest of these Deras is of Radha Soamis based out of Beas in the Majha region Among major sects or Deras are Namdharis and Nirankaris Dera Sacha… Continue reading Punjab elections and Deras

India could not have asked for a better start. Its 5-0 triumph over France at Potchefstroom in South Africa in its opening game of the FIH Pro League 2022  indicates that there has been no let-up in the team’s preparedness ever since it won a bronze at Tokyo Olympics 2020. While the victory gave India maximum… Continue reading FIH Pro League 2022:India starts its campaign with a fluent 5-0 win over France; the Netherlands race to an easy 11-1 win over South Africa

As the Indian men’s team left for South Africa to start its campaign in the third edition of the FIH Pro League, debutants England made a flying start at Valencia in Spain, defeating the hosts 6-1. India is scheduled to play debutants France and South Africa next week. Debutants Indian women already made it a… Continue reading FIH Pro League:Spain hit for six by England men while Red Sticks women lose out to Matla winner 

By Prabhjot Singh* Are elections a bargain that shun reality and offer green pastures to electors with doles, freebies and promises? Past experiences notwithstanding, a substantial number of voters continue to fall prey to the pre-poll announcements, including those made under oath. Unfortunately, post poll bitterness does not act as a deterrent for similar traps… Continue reading What does a Punjab voter need?

After a bronze medal triumph in the just concluded Asia Cup, Indian women recorded its third straight win against China by romping home with a 2-1 verdict in the second and return match of the FIH Pro League at Muscat on Tuesday. With this win, Indian women recorded maximum six points from two games as… Continue reading FIH Pro League:Indian women make it a double against China

Snippets from the History Initially in pre-partition undivided Punjab an Executive Council was formed under The Indian Councils Act, 1861. But the formation of the Legislature had to wait till the Government of India Act 1919 came into being.  The Punjab State Assembly was constituted with a strength of 175 members. It was summoned for the first time on… Continue reading Punjab Elections – 4 and last

It may not be tussle between Congress and SAD any more Prabhjot Singh Punjab has been one of those states that has not only won against two-decade long terror-driver turbulence but also for its reiteration and trust in strong democratic norms. After partition of the country in 1947, Congress domination in State politics continued till 1966. Since… Continue reading Punjab Elections: All that you wanted to know

PR Sreejesh, the goalkeeper who played a crucial role in helping India’s men claim a first Olympic medal in over four decades when they won bronze at last year’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, has been named as The World Games Athlete of the Year for 2021.  PR Sreejesh belongs to a rare brand of Indian… Continue reading Hockey: Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh claims The World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 title

Relentless, talented and speedy; India’s entry into the FIH Hockey Pro League was marked by an excellent performance and a 7-1 win that showed that Janneke Schopman and her team are more than ready for the challenges of FIH Hockey Pro League. It was a day of firsts in Muscat, Oman as the city hosted… Continue reading FIH Hockey Pro League Season 3: Debut delight for Indian women as they start with a 7-1 win