New Delhi, August 14, 2019: Deserted streets, worried faces and an air of uncertainty are some snapshots a group of activists brought back from Kashmir after a five-day visit to the Valley. Noted economist Jean Dreze and activists Maimoona Mollah, Kavita Krishnan and Vimal Bhai travelled to various parts ofContinue Reading
By Rita Joseph New Delhi, August 14, 2019: People who have made outstanding contributions in different fields will be presented the Centenary Awards’ of the All India Catholic Union (AICU). A national symposium on “Constitution and Minorities” will mark the three-day centenary celebrations to be held in New Delhi fromContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, August 14, 2019: Sorry guys, but this is not about Modi, even though he may be the major factor in modern India’s political discourse. This is rather about the 4 M Factor; something that I first heard about from a foreign lady missionary of the Salvation ArmyContinue Reading
Mumbai, Aug 14, 2019: Floods and landslides have killed more than 270 people in India in August, displaced over 1 million and inundated thousands of homes across six states, authorities said on on August 14 after two weeks of heavy monsoon rains. The rains from June to September are aContinue Reading
By Rita Joseph New Delhi, Aug 14, 2019: With dwindling vocations to the priesthood, especially in the West, the cry for women deacons is getting stronger, even while some fear a mixed-gender diaconate might serve to reinforce clericalism in the church. Pope Francis is not altogether opposed to the idea.Continue Reading
By C V Joseph Bengaluru, August 13, 2019: Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore has commended a Jain religious leader for his “complete renunciation, hard work, life style” in the modern techno-centric world. Archbishop Machado met Acharya Mahashramanji, supreme head of Jain Śvētāmbara Terapanth sect, on August 9 as part ofContinue Reading
By C V Joseph Bengaluru, August 13, 2019: A Bengaluru-based philanthropist has won the “AP Kunju Kunju Arattukulam Jeeva Karunya” award for his outstanding work for cancer patients. “Cedric Morris is doing a great work for the poor and helpless cancer patients,” said Celine Kunjukunju, a former Income Tax officerContinue Reading
By Dr. Sushila Fonseca Panaji, August 13, 2019: With the beginning of the monsoons, the scorching temperatures drop and we, Indians, all give a sigh of relief! The parched earth turns green once more and everyone cheers up. But the rains also bring along some unwelcome guests. They are transmittedContinue Reading
By Lissy M Panaji, August 13, 2019: On Sunday, August 11, when the Gospel reading during the Mass asked people to be vigilant always, my thoughts went to the flood-stricken areas of our country. How our people were surprised by the sudden cloudbursts, followed by landslides, that swallowed an entireContinue Reading
Vatican City, Aug 13, 2019: Pope Francis has offered prayers and condolences for the victims of monsoon flooding in India that has left more than 150 people dead. “Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life in the monsoons of recent days in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and GujaratContinue Reading
