By Dr. George Jacob Kochi, Jan 30, 2020: Many events in close succession changed my life drastically lately. My mother’s passing away in her 80s robbed me of a longtime companion, friend and a person to irritate and nag, which did not go down well with her. Despite the irritants,Continue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil Indore, Jan 30, 2020: Tushar Gandhi, a great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30 urged a group of peace activist to use anger positively to counter hatred and promote peace. “If the politicians are becoming hatemongers, society is responsible because they come from the same societyContinue Reading
Thrissur, Jan 30, 2020: Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja on January 30 said coronavirus has been confirmed on a student returning from China. The unidentified student admitted at Thrissur General Hospital has been diagnosed with the virus. Addressing the media, the minister said the health condition of the studentContinue Reading
Kochi, Jan 30, 2020: The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation against the religious practice of administering Holy Communion in churches. The Qualified Private Medical Practitioners Association, an organization of modern medical doctors and dentists, had filed the petition saying that distributing bread and wine inContinue Reading
By Victor Edwin New Delhi, Jan 30, 2020: The Jesuit superiors missioned me to ‘Apostolate among Muslims.’ The mission places on me a twofold responsibility: explore, find and establish contacts with Muslims to help them understand the Church and her love for Muslims and help Christians who prepare for ministriesContinue Reading
By Don Aguiar Mumbai, Jan 30, 2020: Every Republic Day I switch on the TV, grab my breakfast and watch the parade on Doordarshan. I have been following this routine for the past many years. But this year, it was different. This year, Republic Day was not just about watchingContinue Reading
Rayagada, Jan 29, 2020: Two women were assaulted brutally on the suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Rayagada Town in Odisha state. The injured have been identified as Galama Muduli and Sabita Dani. Both of the women are currently undergoing treatment at District Headquarters Hospital. According to reports, one man identifiedContinue Reading
Malda, Jan 29, 2020: A private college managed by Muslims in West Bengal on January 29 hosted Saraswati Puja, a Hindu ritual, for the 13th time since its foundation. Farookh Hossein Khan, principal in charge of North Malda Teachers’ Education College, says 70 percent students in his institution are Hindus.Continue Reading
Prato, Jan 22, 2020: Priests from a Catholic group banned by the Vatican – including its charismatic founder – are under police investigation for child abuse after two brothers accused them of sex attacks. Don Giglio Gilioli, 73, and eight of his priests and brothers in the Disciples of theContinue Reading
By Karan Mahadik Mangaluru, Jan 29, 2020: Two overseas travelers were taken aback when they recently visited an indigenous community in the Ankola district of Karnataka state in southern India. The Halakki Vokkaliga tribe of Uttara Kannada lives at the foothills of the expansive Western Ghats. Maximilian Nerling of KasselContinue Reading
