Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast ft. Ajaydeep Singh Dhaliwal | Diwali Celebrations, Hockey, & India’s Love for Cricket

In this episode of the Kaka Balli Punjabi Podcast, we're joined by Ajay Singh Dhaliwal for a lively discussion that dives into diverse issues surrounding Indian culture, sports, and community behavior both in India and abroad. Ajay and I tackle a wide range of topics with the goal of shedding light on the lesser-talked-about aspects of Indian identity and cultural nuances.

Key topics covered:

• Diwali Celebrations in the West: How Indians celebrate Diwali abroad, often with fireworks, and the disturbances this can sometimes cause among local communities.


• Show-Off Culture: The trend of loud, lavish parties among Indians living overseas and its impact on the cultural image of Indians.


• Car Insurance Frauds: A closer look at how some international students commit insurance fraud on vehicles.


• Wealth Creation Insights: A brief discussion on what wealth creation means in today’s changing world.


• Canada’s Weather & Sports Culture: Ice hockey’s popularity in Canada, the violence often associated with it, and how it contrasts with Indian hockey.


• Cricket vs. Hockey in India: Why cricket outshines hockey in popularity, and whether British influence played a role in cricket’s dominance in India.


• The Sad Reality of Indian Hockey: Challenges faced by hockey in India, especially among Punjabis, and why personalities like Dolli Chaawala gain more fame than athletes.


• Cultural Differences in Raising Children: How different parenting styles across cultures affect children’s performance, resilience, and success.


• The Drug Crisis in Punjab: Why the drug problem in Punjab is so challenging to eradicate.


• Governmental Neglect of Hockey: The Punjab government's role, or lack thereof, in promoting hockey and supporting athletes.


• North vs. South Indian Cultures: A comparison of cultural differences and perspectives within India.


• Cricket’s Role in 1984: Exploring how cricket was potentially used as a distraction during a turbulent period in Indian history.


• Marketing & National Awards: The power of marketing in cricket and the significance of Indian National Awards.


• Legacy of Balbir Singh Senior: Honoring Balbir Singh’s contributions to Indian hockey and the controversies surrounding him.