By Roy Alex Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11, 2024: A wise grandfather once told me that the world has only two wonders that he appreciates with both admiration and curiosity. The first wonder is nature’s breathtaking beauty, which always reflects God’s greatness and glory. Then he looked down at the child holdingContinue Reading
By Rani Punnasseril New Delhi, Nov. 10, 2024: A hospice in the Indian capital that has prepared nearly 7,500 people to face death with dignity celebrated its 30th anniversary with a variety of programs running over three days. On November 9, the final day of the Shanti Avedna Sadan (HomeContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, November 11, 2024: A mother and son duo from a Kolkata school are part of the United Nations Agency for Development and Peace (UNADAP)’s Climate Conference delegation (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The first Conference of the Parties (COP) was held in Berlin, Germany,Continue Reading
By M K George Rome, Nov 10, 2024: My own experience during the past week and the social media messages confirm that many Christians in Kerala, and Christians of Kerala origin in the U S, are delighted about the victory of Trump as the 47th President of the U.S. TheyContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, Nov 10, 2024: What’s new? In recent times, a lot. Let me begin with the adage “Don’t carry coal to Newcastle.” This is because Newcastle, in northeast England, was known for its industry and coal fields. Hence any attempt to send coal there would be superfluous. CanContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Siliguri, November 9, 2024: A newly inaugurated curia centre of Bagdogra diocese in Siliguri, serves health and wellness of local tea workers. The facility was blessed on November 9 by Archbishop Vincent Aind of Ranchi. “The building christined ‘Dishangan’ connotes direction, guidance, leading and nurturing; the kindContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, Nov 8, 2024: The Supreme Court has ruled that the salaries given to Catholic priests and nuns teaching in aided schools come under the income tax rules. Dismissing the appeals filed by 93 dioceses and congregations from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, a three-judge benchContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Nov 7, 2024: On November 2, I attended Mass in the Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Coimbatore around noon time. The priest who celebrated the Mass holds an important post in the diocese. He preached for 35 minutes. That was “the most confusing homily” I haveContinue Reading
By John Singarayar Tala, Nov 6, 2024: India’s remarkable digital transformation has brought a parallel rise in cybercrime, posing significant challenges to the country’s progress. As people increasingly depend on online platforms for everyday activities, cybercriminals are exploiting these behaviors, making it urgent for India to address vulnerabilities in itsContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Dimahasou, Nov 5, 2024: Various Church groups in Assam have demanded action against a rightwing Hindu leader who allegedly maligned Christians and tried to undermine religious harmony in the northeastern Indian state. On October 27, Surendra Kumar Jain, the international joint general secretary of the VishwaContinue Reading
