Gap between government intent and delivery widens
2017-02-16
Three suggestions to help change fundamentals in IndiaContinue Reading
Democracy being exsanguinated in the south
2017-02-13
An analysis of what is happening in Tamil NaduContinue Reading
Jallikattu- A cultural ideal we desire?
2017-02-07
Neha Dabhade Mumbai: Hundreds of thousands of protesters poured out on Marina beach in Chennai in January to protest against the ban on Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu. There was sloganeering against the political establishment at the Centre and the state. The media reported that the protesters were mainly youth, collegeContinue Reading
How Khasi Christians in Meghalaya are making the Church their own
2017-02-05
“Just suppose that forests were only full of pine trees. Or just elephants.”” says Kit Shangpliang, a musician in his home, as evening comes too early to Shillong. The sun casts its last long rays; the cross atop the nearby church gleams. Shangpliang’s point is this: The Bible talks ofContinue Reading
Christian persecution spreads to more locations across the globe: Report
2017-02-03
In the past year, the persecution of Christians has not only increased, but it has also spread to more corners of the globe – with incidents occurring on every continent, according to a new report. The advocacy group Open Doors USA recently released the latest edition of its annual WorldContinue Reading
Promoting the joy of love in our families
2017-02-01
By : Valson Thampu The Conference of the Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), now in its 29th week-long session in Bhopal, could not have chosen for its focus a more relevant and crucial issue than the drift and disarray of families at the present time. It is a foundational issue.Continue Reading
Model code of conduct: Ambit and Remit
2017-01-30
By: Valson Thampu Conducting a free and fair poll is a superhuman effort. Corruption, crime and communalism are in the DNA of Indian politics. It is laudable, hence, that the Election Commission (EC) remains vigilant and proactive. The Election Commission, on its part, needs to fight this battle with exemplaryContinue Reading
Corruption has not declined in India
2017-01-30
By Dr. Ambrose Pinto SJ Three years ago the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) came to power with a promise to the nation that they will provide a corruption free government. The UPA (United Progressive Alliance) headed by the Congress was nationally perceived as corrupt especially in its last year of governance.Continue Reading
SC ruling on church divorces simply reaffirms existing practice
2017-01-24
By: Flavia Agnes The Supreme Court’s dismissal of a frivolous writ petition filed by an octogenarian Roman Catholic citizen on January 19 has received undue publicity and conveys the impression that the apex court laid down a new legal precedent and clipped the wings of Roman Catholic church authorities toContinue Reading
Migration poised more challenges for Global communities
2017-01-20
By Sr. Justine Gitanjali Senapati, CSJ Our planet is the most amazing place for life and human race. With the emergence of the concept of state and kingdom, the human communities barricaded itself with political and geographical boundaries. Thus, they saw each other as threat; hitherto one human family. InternationalContinue Reading