By: Brinda Karat The horrifying sexual crime against a well-known popular young woman actor in Kerala has led to widespread protest and condemnation across Kerala. Members of the film fraternity held a solidarity meeting in Kochi sending a strong message of condemnation and demanding action by the government. All theContinue Reading
For Christians, Lent is a time of reflection and preparation for Easter. Here’s a glimpse of what it’s all aboutContinue Reading
The ICPA met at Nagpur February 24-25Continue Reading
By Ajit Paul Ranchi: The first national consultation of India’s tribal bishops ended at Ranchi with the setting up a think-tank team to address issues affecting the indigenous peoples of the country. The February 23-24 meeting at Social Development Centre also prepared a memorandum to submit to the Governor ofContinue Reading
Tribal laws forbid marriage outside the clanContinue Reading
In an interview with BenarNews, the man recently appointed by Pope Francis as the first-ever Catholic cardinal in Muslim-majority Bangladesh spoke of the country’s tolerant traditions and the importance of keeping religion out of politics. The pope elevated Patrick D’Rozario, 73, to the rank of cardinal – the second-highest positionContinue Reading
China has made a “mistake of ignoring” science and technology experts from India, Chinese official media said on Friday, underlining that the Communist giant should attract high-tech Indian talent for maintaining its innovation ability. “China has made the mistake of ignoring Indian talent, and instead has attached a greater importanceContinue Reading
Rumours of harm in the coming months are driving mothers in Berhampur to pray for the well-being of their eldest sons. Blinded by superstition, thousands of mothers, whose firstborn is a boy, are rushing to Tara Tarini hill shrine in Ganjam district of Odisha on Tuesdays. These women are offeringContinue Reading
“Only in this way will we be able to participate fully in the joy of EasterContinue Reading
Second year students of Vidyajyoti made an 11-scene play from the papal exhortationContinue Reading