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Gurpreet Singh: Remembering Indian hockey idol Balbir Singh Sr., who didn't receive his due because he was Sikh

A book on Singh, written by Canadian journalist Patrick Blennerhassett, explored how his life reflected the trajectory of post-independence India.

Gurpreet Singh: Assault on Indigenous woman taken as Chinese is a symptom of racial arrogance and privilege

The scenario is no different from what is happening in India, where local people with East Asian facial features are being scapegoated during the pandemic.

Gurpreet Singh: Rishi Kapoor’s death is a setback to secularist forces in India

Unlike many other Bollywood stars, he wasn't afraid to speak out against Hindu extremism in India.

Gurpreet Singh: Canadian teacher writes to Trudeau, asking him to intervene on behalf of jailed Delhi University prof

The Canadian government, which claims to be the human rights leader in the world, remains indifferent to G.N. Saibaba's ordeal.

Gurpreet Singh: Seasoned broadcaster and antiracism campaigner calls for an end to hate against Chinese people

Only recently, a Conservative MP, Derek Sloan, questioned the nationalism of Canada’s top doctor, Theresa Tam, who was born in Hong Kong.

Gurpreet Singh: Social distancing has always been the daily reality for many "untouchables" in India

April, which is also celebrated as Dalit History Month, not only revives ugly memories of the past when the community was subjected to the most inhuman treatment, it brings into...

Gurpreet Singh: India's shock doctrine—Modi relies on COVID-19 and terrorist attack to silence dissent against CAA

Police have used excessive force elsewhere to implement curfews, in some cases against wage earners for whom staying home is not a choice.

Gurpreet Singh: A new novel on Kashmir is a must-read to understand what it really means to live with lockdowns

Future Tense delivers a nuanced look at the disputed territory though characters with different religious backgrounds.

Gurpreet Singh: Ujjal Dosanjh asks Canadian government to register protest with India for what is happening under Modi

The BJP aims to transform India into a Hindu theocracy—and opponents of the CAA believe that the law is a step forward in that direction.

Gurpreet Singh: All eyes on Vancouver for a motion like Seattle's against India’s anti-Muslim law

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in India recently adopted the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, which discriminates against Muslim refugees coming from...