By Anand Prasad New Delhi, Oct. 28, 2018: I had been largely disappointed with the recent Supreme Court verdict that had lifted the restriction on the entry of women to the Sabarimala Shrine. Emotions swamped me, ranging from regret and dismay over the highly anglicized action by the judiciary, aContinue Reading
Mumbai, Oct. 28, 2018: The Supreme Court has refused to impose a nationwide blanket ban on firecrackers and permitted the sale and manufacture of low emission “green” alternatives. It also fixed a two-hour time period from 8 pm for bursting crackers on Diwali and a 35-minute window between 11:55 pmContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Mawtawiang, Oct. 28, 2018: The Franciscan Youth Federation (FYF) of India has recently conducted a four-day national training for young people of northeast to help them face modern challenges. More than 300 Christian, Hindu and Muslim youth attended the program held in Mawtawiang, an interior remoteContinue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 28, 2018: An ashram in Kerala, founded by a preacher who supported the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women of menstruating age to the famous Sabarimala temple, was attacked by unidentified persons early October 27. Two cars and a scooter belonging to Swami Sandeepananda Giri’s SchoolContinue Reading
Dublin, October 28, 2018- Exit polls indicated Irish voters were expected to repeal the Republic of Ireland’s constitutional prohibition against blasphemy, with close to 70 percent of voters backing the change in a Friday vote, the Irish Times has reported. Catholic bishops did not put forward a defense of theContinue Reading
Doha, October 28, 2018: Noted entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader Moodambail Ravi Shetty, popularly known as ‘Ravi Anna’ has been chosen for the maiden ‘Mother Teresa Social Harmony Award’ to be given by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) on the occasion of 16th Annual MCC Ladies Open Throw Ball Tournament toContinue Reading
Vatican City, Oct. 27, 2018: On October 27 afternoon, the final document of the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops consisting of 3 parts, 12 chapters, 167 paragraphs and 60 pages is approved in the Synod Hall. The text was received with applause, Cardinal da Rocha said.Continue Reading
By Franklin Rex New Delhi, Oct. 27, 2018: Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi has lauded a Jesuit theological institute in the national capital for taking theology to the frontiers. “The need of the hour is to equip the laity in theology, so everyone should try to take theology to peopleContinue Reading
By Santosh Digal Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 27, 2018: The web portal, countercurrents.org, has been awarded this year’s Solidarity Media Award initiated by Solidarity Youth Movement. Countercurrents.org received this special award for its courageous interventions in upholding Human Rights and Citizen’s Rights’. Countercurrents editor Binu Mathew will receive the award on OctoberContinue Reading
By C.M. Paul Sonada, Oct. 26, 2018: An educationist from the United States on October 26 graced the 9th annual Verzotto Memorial Lecture at Salesian College Sonada (SCS). Prof. Loren Weybright’s hour long lecture was entitled: “Reflections on Becoming Your Very Best at College Teaching.” The session would be repeatedContinue Reading
