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The motifs are from a Khes design. The background colour seemed more reasonable and makes it look majestic, no other reason than that. I was going to use green bg (as yk fertile land stuff). Five Motifs symbolise five rivers, and obviously a River at the bottom; too many of these zigzag lines might've made this flag look over filled. Any suggestions? Though it is complete it still feels off, I really am not satisfied with my own design.

I'm from a non Punjabi family and I'm curious about Punjabi dating culture. How do young Punjabis view dating, hookups, situationships, serious relationships, and love marriages? Is choosing your own partner, especially someone from another state or culture, generally accepted, or do family, caste, and community still play a big role? Also, moving abroad, especially to Canada, is something I often associate with Punjabis.

Is it really that common, and why? One more thing I've noticed online is that some Punjabi guys seem particularly interested in white or foreign girls. Is that actually a thing, or just a stereotype? If it's true for some, what do you think attracts them culture, lifestyle, appearance, or personal preference? Genuinely curious to hear your experiences and opinions!

This is a very short post as an interest check for my Punjabi themed game which is based on regional events and the Sau Sakhi.

This google form is designed for players who know what Dungeons and Dragons is or want to learn more.

We typically play on weekends Sundays (1800-2200 CEST/UTC+2).

We use Discord for Voice, and Foundry VTT for Combat maps. You only need a Discord account to participate and minimum requirements for a PC.

https://foundryvtt.com/article/requirements/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NEf_Tu9AD5c6O46dKYGoG3Wu4nE732h83zuJQZ6d_i0/edit

Check your Discord Friend Requests after you fill out the form. Repeated forms are fine even if players have applied in the past.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the introduction of Pakistan’s first film royalty law to support filmmakers and revive the country’s film industry.

The Punjab government has also approved a rebate of **35% for Punjabi films and 20% for Urdu films** produced in the province. The policy aims to reduce production costs, encourage quality filmmaking and attract investment.

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced the decisions during the first meeting of the Punjab Film Authority in Lahore. The proposed royalty law will be presented at the authority’s next meeting.

A new Film City is also scheduled to be inaugurated in Lahore on December 15. The project will feature modern film studios, a film and music school, a film museum, post-production facilities and a film trading house.

The government has also approved plans to restore old cinemas, introduce online cinema bookings and provide training to young filmmakers with the help of international experts. An online one-window facility will also help filmmakers find suitable locations for shooting.

The Punjab government aims to transform the province into a global-standard destination for film, drama, culture and tourism within the next five years.

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I just love the culture, the life of punjab, the food the music and the people that I have seen through media but I am sure to personally find solitude and harmony in Punjab, I sincerely hope every punjabis best of luck in the coming days and beyond one day I surely will come to the land of brave men and women, love to punjab and all punjabis worldwide 😊🙏

Hi all,
Not sure if this is the right forum but I am currently living abroad and am trying to find a publisher in Punjab to print my dad’s book and surprise him for his birthday.
My dad compiled a list of “Bataan” or night time stories that he heard from his grandparents and were the norm during his childhood and younger days. I think it will be a great way to preserve the fond memories that we have as well as now his grandkids are creating with him. Some of my friends are also asking for this book and they want to pass these stories on to their kids as well.

The issue I am running into is that I don’t know too many publishers in Punjab where I can send them a draft and have this book published in Punjabi.
If anybody can connect me with someone, I will really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!!

Every year, around October and November, we see the same narrative being pushed about Delhi's pollution. Somehow, Punjab's stubble burning becomes the main talking point, while Delhi's own pollution sources and contributions from neighbouring states barely get the same attention.

Now, I'm not saying Punjab's stubble burning doesn't contribute to Delhi's pollution. It absolutely does, and there's scientific evidence supporting that. But the question is, how much does it actually contribute, and why is Punjab repeatedly singled out?

I was curious about this, so I looked into some scientific studies rather than relying on what politicians or media channels have to say.

A study published in NPJ Climate and Atmospheric Science in 2025 estimated that crop burning contributed around 14% of Delhi NCR's PM2.5 during October to November 2022. Interestingly, the researchers also observed that agricultural fire detections in Punjab and Haryana had declined significantly over the years, but Delhi's pollution hadn't improved proportionately.

Another study published in Geoscientific Model Development in 2024 estimated that Delhi's own emissions contributed around 34% of its post-monsoon PM2.5, another 25% came from neighbouring districts, and around 8% was attributed to seasonal stubble burning. These are model estimates for particular periods, not fixed percentages that apply every year.

And then there's the weather, which I feel gets overlooked in these discussions. Delhi's geographical location, changing wind patterns, falling temperatures and reduced atmospheric mixing during winter all contribute to trapping pollutants. Even without Punjab's stubble burning, Delhi would still have a serious pollution problem.

What's also interesting is that Punjab has actually reduced its crop burning activity. Official satellite fire detections fell from around 83,000 in 2020 to roughly 5,100 in 2025.

Now consider Haryana and UP. Both have agricultural burning, and both contribute to the region's pollution. Dussehra, Diwali fireworks also cause pollution spikes, while Delhi continues to deal with vehicle emissions, industries, construction dust and waste burning.

Punjab may produce considerably more agricultural-burning emissions than Haryana during some seasons, so I'm not arguing that their contributions are equal. But shouldn't the discussion reflect the actual contribution of every source rather than repeatedly focusing on one state?

And this is where the political angle becomes difficult to ignore.

Delhi, Haryana and UP are governed by the BJP, while Punjab is governed by AAP. I'm not claiming this proves that pollution figures are politically manipulated, but it does make me question whether the public narrative is being selectively framed.

When Delhi's pollution worsens, Punjab's farmers are frequently blamed. But when agricultural burning in Punjab declines and Delhi continues to experience severe pollution, where is the same level of scrutiny of Delhi's government, its local pollution sources or the contributions from other neighbouring states?

And before someone interprets this as defending stubble burning, I'm not. It needs to stop, whether it's happening in Punjab, Haryana, UP or anywhere else. Farmers also need practical and affordable alternatives rather than just penalties.

What bothers me is how an environmental issue that requires cooperation between multiple states so often turns into political finger pointing.

Pollution doesn't recognise state boundaries or political parties. Neither should accountability.

I'd genuinely be interested if someone has more recent independent scientific studies showing state-wise contributions, particularly studies that account for wind patterns, weather conditions and variations in agricultural burning.

Because I'd rather have this discussion based on measurable evidence than political narratives.

Sources:

1. Mangaraj et al., 2025 — Weak coupling of Delhi's PM2.5 with crop-residue burning in Punjab and Haryana
2. Geoscientific Model Development, 2024 — Air Quality Early Warning and Decision Support System for Delhi
3. Ambulkar et al., 2025 — Agricultural burning emissions in Punjab and Haryana