The Koh-i-Noor, meaning "Mountain of Light," is one of the world's most famous diamonds, with a history that spans several empires. Although many legends surround its origins, historians suggest that much of its early history is based on folklore rather than confirmed evidence. The diamond passed through the Mughal, Persian and Afghan rulers before arriving in Punjab in 1813, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired it from the exiled Afghan ruler Shah Shuja after weeks of negotiations. Under the Sikh Empire, the Koh-i-Noor became a powerful symbol of sovereignty and prestige. Following the annexation of Punjab in 1849, it was surrendered to the British under the Treaty of Lahore and eventually became part of the British Crown Jewels. Today, the Koh-i-Noor remains one of the world's most debated cultural treasures, symbolising both imperial history and ongoing discussions about heritage and ownership.
The Chalisa Famine of 1783–1784 was one of the deadliest disasters in Indian history, claiming millions of lives across northern India, including Punjab. Triggered by failed monsoons and severe drought, the famine wiped out crops, emptied villages, and left a lasting mark on the region's history.
Meta has withdrawn its AI image generation feature for Instagram after criticism over privacy concerns and the use of public photos without clear user consent.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has officially recognised 9,909 previously unrecorded Punjabi World War I soldiers, marking its largest casualty database update in more than 80 years.
For more than 90 years, the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics have celebrated Punjab's farming culture through traditional sports, attracting thousands of spectators from across India and beyond.
Explore the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human rights activist whose investigation into alleged secret cremations during Punjab's insurgency brought international attention to one of the region's most debated chapters.
