In the last five years, the largest loss in history was recorded in the stock market in October 2024 to the tune of 37 lakh crore as per media reports. Before this, in March 2020, small investors lost around 33 lakh crore during the Corona period.
Sidhu Moosewala rose from writing songs for other artists to becoming one of the biggest names in Punjabi music within a few years. He broke streaming records, took Punjabi music to global charts, and built a fiercely loyal fan base with his bold, unapologetic style. Yet his career was equally defined by controversy, with critics questioning whether his rebellious image overshadowed his musical brilliance. Was Sidhu Moosewala a once-in-a-generation artist who changed Punjabi music forever, or did controversy become as central to his success as his talent ? In your opinion, how would you describe Sidhu Moosewala's overall career ?
सिद्धू मूसेवाला ने कुछ ही वर्षों में दूसरे कलाकारों के लिए गीत लिखने से लेकर पंजाबी संगीत जगत के सबसे बड़े नामों में अपनी जगह बना ली। उन्होंने स्ट्रीमिंग के कई रिकॉर्ड बनाए, पंजाबी संगीत को वैश्विक चार्ट्स तक पहुँचाया और अपने बेबाक व अलग अंदाज़ से करोड़ों प्रशंसकों का मजबूत आधार तैयार किया। वहीं, उनका करियर विवादों से भी घिरा रहा। आलोचकों का मानना है कि उनकी बाग़ी छवि ने कई बार उनकी संगीत प्रतिभा से अधिक ध्यान खींचा। क्या सिद्धू मूसेवाला सचमुच एक ऐसी पीढ़ी में एक बार आने वाले कलाकार थे जिन्होंने पंजाबी संगीत को हमेशा के लिए बदल दिया या फिर उनकी सफलता में विवाद भी उतने ही महत्वपूर्ण रहे जितनी उनकी प्रतिभा ? आपकी राय में सिद्धू मूसेवाला के पूरे करियर का आप कैसे मूल्यांकन करेंगे ?
After spending years on the sidelines in Punjab politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to emerge as an independent force following its split with the Shiromani Akali Dal. The party has expanded its organisation, welcomed leaders from rival parties, and launched aggressive campaigns across the state. However, critics argue that relying on defections and high-profile joinings is no substitute for building a strong grassroots base. As Punjab moves towards the 2027 Assembly elections, how would you rate the Punjab BJP's current political strategy ?
