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Dear reader We are starting the edition with some sombre news from Steinbach, Manitoba, where 21-year-old Indian student pilot Sreehari Sukesh lost his life in a mid-air crash. The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed the heartbreaking news on X, expressing “profound sorrow” over Sukesh’s passing. He was pursuing his dream of flying in Canada when the accident occurred. The Consulate said it is in close contact with Sukesh’s family, his flight school, and local authorities to provide all necessary support. Also Read: ‘Calm, composed, and fearless’: IAF pilot killed in Jaguar crash got married in 2020, welcomed a son last month
💡Spotlight Comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened café in Surrey, Canada, came under gunfire, while there were no injuries, the incident set alarm bells ringing. Now, a Khalistani terrorist has claimed responsibility. Here's what you need to know: 📌 The attack: Multiple shots were fired at Kap’s Café late Wednesday night. Bullet holes pierced its façade and nearby homes. Police call it a targeted incident. CCTV footage is under review, but no arrests have been made yet. 📌 The alleged perpetrator: Harjit Singh Laddi, a wanted Khalistani extremist, has taken credit. He is linked to banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He called it retaliation for Sharma’s remarks. 📌 A pattern emerges: This is not an isolated incident. Last year saw a string of extortion-linked attacks targeting South Asian Canadian business owners. Two were recently charged in related cases, but the threats have not stopped.
☕ Spill the Expresso Rewind: Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa was a stab at “broke man propaganda” before it was cool, but it was also a cry for help. Decades later, it still hits like a gut punch. In a world that often values profit over passion, Vijay, the jobless poet at its center, becomes a mirror for every sensitive, sidelined dreamer. His anguish is a raw expression of undiagnosed pain, creative suffocation, and emotional isolation. At a time when younger audiences scoff at struggle, Pyaasa reminds us that some stories are not about winning, but about being seen, even if it is too late. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to return Smriti Irani is set to reprise her role as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, nearly two decades after the original ended. But the India she returns to has changed. With feminist storytelling, OTT realism, and her own political transformation, can Tulsi reflect the complexity of modern Indian womanhood? Irani’s real-life journey, from soap icon to cabinet minister, offers a richer arc than any serial. If the reboot only recycles old sanskaar tropes, it may miss the moment. But if it evolves, Tulsi could become more than just a nostalgic flame and actually spark a conversation.
🚨 Must Read Old Delhi, New Washington: C Raja Mohan, a contributing editor on international affairs, explores how Donald Trump’s second-term assertiveness is reshaping global politics, and why India must pay closer attention. Trump's "America First" is not mere rhetoric, it is a structural shift, turning the US into a unilateral superpower. From trade tariffs to tough immigration policies, Trump reflects deeper American anxieties and strategic autonomy. India has adapted tactfully so far, but Mohan warns that understanding US domestic dynamics is now essential. Delhi needs broader, smarter engagement with a changing Washington to rethink its long-term strategy in a world where alliances are conditional and power is personal.
📚Book Nook PEN award Sudanese-Scottish author Leila Aboulela was named winner of the 2025 PEN Pinter Prize. If you are unfamiliar with her work, we have curated four books that offer a perfect introduction to her powerful storytelling. Have a good day, Cheers, Aishwarya Khosla
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