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Gurpreet Singh: Hindu Right’s doublespeak exposed by its criticism of Kareena Kapoor Khan for accepting role of Sita

Obviously, Kapoor Khan doesn’t suit them and won’t ever be their poster girl like Kangana Ranaut.

Gurpreet Singh: Narendra Modi’s silence over London, Ontario, attack tells us a lot about his mindset

India's prime minister is quick to highlight terrorism perpetrated by people one faith but not of some other faiths.

Gurpreet Singh: India’s censoring of Jazzy B Twitter account is more than an assault on free expression

It sends a message that dissent will not be tolerated by the state.

Gurpreet Singh: Confluence of tears over oppression of Indigenous people can create wave of support for justice

Scores of people attended a Friday event in Surrey to pay respect to the deceased children by displaying candles, shoes, and toys.

Gurpreet Singh: How India has proven Orwell right with his imaginative novel 1984

Not even Orwell foresaw, however, how targeting minorities would shape the political landscape in the country where he was born.

Gurpreet Singh: South Asian activists behind pro-farmers protests to hold vigil for 215 deceased Indigenous children

One of the leaders in the protests on behalf of Indian farmers, Ishwinder Singh, wants his community to turn their attention to Indian residential schools on Friday.

Gurpreet Singh: Mr. Trudeau, the incarceration of a disabled Indian scholar is no less than an attack on democracy

Jailed Indian scholar G.N. Saibaba is one of many dissidents in his country whose harsh treatment is being ignored by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Gurpreet Singh: Narendra Modi’s seven years in power and what it means for India and the rest of the world

A B.C.-based commentator argues that the Canadian government must pay more attention to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Gurpreet Singh: Biden’s statement regarding COVID-19 lab-leak theory could fuel more anti-Asian hate

People of East Asian ancestry in various countries, including Canada and the United States, are fighting back against a wave of hatred fuelled, in part, by the pandemic.

Gurpreet Singh: Vigil for Komagata Maru passengers held in Vancouver

NDP MLA Aman Singh (left) was the master of ceremonies at an event that featured Coun. Jean Swanson, among others, as a speaker.