63 million girls missing from India
2018-02-02
More than 9 percent of baby girls are aborted in sex-selective abortionsContinue Reading
Young Mizo girl becomes first to complete Air Force training at US
2018-02-01
Aizawl: Meet Zoenpari, a young Mizo lady to join US Air Force and also becoming the first lady to complete training at the US Air Force. Zeonpari Chhakchhuak (19) is the daughter of Pu Dave Chhakchhuak and Pi Zothannguri Ralte residing in Chhinga Veng, Aizawl. Zeonpari completed her SSLC fromContinue Reading
Sikh soldiers to get new war memorial in London
2018-02-01
London: The UK government has agreed to support and fund a national memorial to honour the sacrifices and contribution of Sikh soldiers who fought for Britain and its allies during the two World Wars. More than 83,000 turbaned Sikh soldiers gave their lives and more than 100,000 were injured duringContinue Reading
Church should teach value of women: Lay theologian
2018-02-01
By Matters India Reporter Mumbai: A lay Catholic theologian urged Indian church to create awareness on girls, women’s rights. Virginia Saldanha, a theologian based in Mumbai was reacting to the latest result of the annual economic survey presented by the Federal Ministry of Finance of Government of India which saidContinue Reading
“Passion of the Christ” sequel to become “biggest film in history”
2018-02-01
Gibson and his star have been tight-lipped on details of how the new film will move forwardContinue Reading
Ireland to hold referendum on abortion in May
2018-02-01
The Irish government has confirmed that it will hold a referendum on reform of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws by the end of May. The cabinet agreed to give voters in the republic the chance to repeal the eighth amendment to the country’s constitution. After a four-hour meeting, the FineContinue Reading
Archdiocese to issue circular on land deal
2018-02-01
Kochi: Syro Malabar Church head George Cardinal Alencherry and auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly will jointly issue a circular on the controversial land deal. The circular will be read out in churches on Sunday, February 4. This was decided at a meeting of presbyteral council chaired by CardinalContinue Reading
Video from kidnapped nun calls on Pope Francis for help
2018-02-01
Bamako, Mali – A reported video message from a Colombian nun kidnapped almost a year ago in Mali appeals to Pope Francis for his help in securing her release. The video was reportedly created by two local terrorist organizations that are linked to Al Qaeda. According to the online edition ofContinue Reading
Campaign seeks to save the girl child in India
2018-01-31
India’s Save The Girl Child campaign seeks to end the barbaric practice of femicide in India. According to The New York Times, over the past several decades, 300,000 to 700,000 female fetuses have been selectively aborted in India each year. In support of the initiative to end this widespread abuse,Continue Reading
Hills Principal elected president of National Higher Education Body
2018-01-31
Bangalore — The All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi, in its 18thTriennial Conference and General body meeting held at Christ University from January 29 to 30, elected Principal of Salesian Colege Soanda Dr George Thadathil its president. Dr Thadathil is 14th Principal of Salesian College SonadaContinue Reading