Ireland turns to Indian priests to meet clerical shortage
2018-06-13
In churches in neighbouring Britain too, Indian participation has been growing in recent years.Continue Reading
Robotics courses in Odisha schools soon
2018-06-13
Bhubanswar:The State Government on Tuesday said it is planning to introduce robotics education programme in schools to enhance the scientific temper of students. Informing this to media, School and Mass Education Secretary Pradipta Mohapatra said the programme on pilot basis will be imparted in 10 model schools of the StateContinue Reading
Pope’s envoys in Chile to ‘ask forgiveness’ over sex abuse
2018-06-13
We have come to ask forgiveness” from the victims on behalf of Pope FrancisContinue Reading
Odisha to install sensors to warn people about lightning
2018-06-13
On an average, 419 people have been killed in lightning strikes in the state each yearContinue Reading
Workshop stresses youth involvement in eradicating child labor
2018-06-13
By Matters India Reporter Bhopal: A workshop jointly organized by government departments and voluntary groups in a central Indian state stressed educating the youth on child labor and other burning social issues. Anyone found guilty of employing children will be severely punished. This can happen only if responsible citizens informContinue Reading
Dress code: Indian chess star skips championship in Iran
2018-06-13
Iranian law of compulsory headscarf violates basic human rightsContinue Reading
Pope accepts resignation of three Chilean bishops
2018-06-13
Pope Francis on June 11 , accepted the resignation of three Chilean bishops including the controversial Juan Barros following a child sex abuse scandal in Chile which has come to haunt his papacy. The entire Chilean delegation of bishops tendered its resignation to the Pope last month after a series of meetingsContinue Reading
Largest exodus of Benei Manashe Jews underway from Manipur
2018-06-13
Imphal: “I have been weeping silently for months whenever the thought of leaving my home, my family struck me. Yet, the yearning to return to the holy land is too strong.” Nemchin Touthang, a 57-year-old Jew from Manipur’s Churachandpur district, is one among the 228 Jews who left Manipur onContinue Reading
IPS officer gives wings to dreams of Jammu youth
2018-06-12
Jammu: Apart from maintaining law and order, this 32-year-old superintendent of police (SP) from south Jammu has become a beacon of hope for many youth in the region riddled with unemployment and chaos. Sandeep Chaudhary is helping as many as 150 youth in preparing for the Union Public Service CommissionContinue Reading
Kerala hospital employees help the poor
2018-06-12
It all started with an initiative to build a house for a family in need. Since then, the ‘Zest of Life’ has helped scores more.Continue Reading