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Weekly Round-Up | 1 June, 2025
This week’s stories spanned the globe—from digital archives in California to diplomatic corridors in Seoul, from the embers of Punjab’s stubble fields to the solemn silence of flood-hit communities in Australia. At the heart of it all were voices—some raised in tribute, others in dissent—each carving their place in history’s ever-unfolding scroll.
In Punjab, the Legend of Pul Moran reminded us that love, in all its poetic complexity, once softened the hearts of kings. That same spirit of service resonated through the five-century-old Langar tradition, reaffirming its message of equality in our divided world. Meanwhile, the UCSC’s Sikhism Project digitized sacred wisdom for a global audience, allowing stories once whispered in gurdwaras to echo across continents.
Amid commemorations, the Khalsa Tiranga Yatra roared across streets, celebrating the bravery of Operation Sindoor heroes. The unveiling of the Operation Sindoor logo, designed by two soldiers, brought a personal touch to public valor. Yet, even as tributes flowed, specters of the past lingered—the controversial Operation Blue Star resurfaced in new narratives alleging foreign influence, while the martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji reminded us of the enduring costs of faith under persecution.
On the global stage, India’s assertive diplomacy turned heads: anti-terror messages delivered to Bahrain and South Korea, and a firm nudge that led Colombia to retract its condolence message to Pakistan. Meanwhile, Canada’s new foreign minister expressed eagerness for a fresh start with India, even as Khalistani rhetoric reemerged in North America, igniting a political firestorm in British Columbia and prompting renewed lobbying efforts by Sikhs for Justice in Washington.
Closer to the homeland, the Amritsar blast investigation pointed fingers at ISI and Babbar Khalsa, while cross-border smuggling modules were busted, exposing the porous peril along the frontier. Concerns also mounted over forced religious conversions of minority girls in Pakistan, underscoring the plight of the vulnerable amid regional unrest.
Yet, not all news was dire. India surged ahead economically, overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. In defence, a milestone was reached as exports crossed ₹21,000 crore, painting a new image of India—not just as a buyer, but as a builder of power. Meanwhile, a Sikh charity in Australia delivered not just meals but hope to flood-stricken families, exemplifying quiet heroism in turbulent times.
Amid propaganda wars and disinformation, questions emerged around the misuse of free speech, as extremists cloaked divisive ideologies in democratic garb. A timely review of Train to Pakistan served as a literary reminder of the human cost of division—how propaganda, when unchecked, mutates into policy with devastating consequences.
Finally, as Punjab’s skies filled with the acrid smoke of stubble burning, another silent crisis loomed, environmental in nature but social in impact—just one more battle to fight in a region already at the crossroads of so many.
Themes & Related Stories
1. Culture, Heritage & Community
- The Legend of Pul Moran: A Symbol of Love in Punjab
- From Punjab to the World: UCSC’s Sikhism Project Goes Digital
- Langar: A Five-Century Tradition of Equality and Service
- BOOK REVIEW: Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh
- Martyrdom of the Fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev Ji due to the Atrocities of the Mughals
2. National Security & Militancy
- India Takes Anti-Terror Message to Bahrain and South Korea
- Blast in Amritsar: Police Suspect Pakistan ISI and Babbar Khalsa Plot
- Unveiling the External Forces Behind Operation Blue Star
- Two Modules, One Bust: Cross-Border Smugglers from Pakistan Apprehended
- SFJ Reboots Its Washington Campaign with New Lobbying Efforts
- Khalistani Organization “Sikhs for Justice” Attempting to Reactivate in the US
3. Diaspora & Diplomacy
- Canada Keen on Renewed Partnership with India as New Foreign Minister Takes Office
- After India’s Diplomatic Push, Colombia Retracts Condolence to Pakistan
- Khalistan Rapper’s Welcome at BC Legislature Sparks Political Firestorm
4. Patriotism & Commemoration
- Roars of Patriotism: Thousands Join Khalsa Tiranga Yatra to Honour Operation Sindoor Heroes
- The Two Soldiers Behind the Operation Sindoor Logo
5. Social Justice & Human Rights
- Sikh Charity Brings Warm Meals and Hope to Flood-Stricken Communities in Australia
- Rising Cases of Forced Religious Conversion of Minority Girls in Pakistan a Matter of Concern
- The Mask of Free Speech: How Hate-Mongers Are Exploiting Democracy to Incite Violence and Division
6. Economy & Innovation
- India Overtakes Japan to Become 4th Largest Economy in the World
- Made in India, Sold to the World: Defence Exports Top ₹21,000 Crore
7. Environment & Sustainability
- From Fields of Fire: Punjab’s Stubble Scorching Crisis
