By John Singarayar Raigad, Sept 12, 2024: As the Divine Word Society (Societas Verbi Divini, SVD) steps into its 150th year of foundation on September 8, 2024, the celebration invites a reflection on the central theme that has shaped its mission: “Witnessing to the light from everywhere for everyone.” ThisContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, Sept 12, 2024: Had I entered a Spelling Bee contest I would have failed miserably, considering that I have mis-spelt the title of Pope Francis’ encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” that he wrote during the Covid pandemic. Unlike previous Popes, he wrote in Italian, not Latin. Seven centuries earlierContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Sept 6, 2024: Of late I have been watching a few Tamil television serials. I was surprised to note a running thread in all the serials – hatred. This hatred is usually fuelled by different types of revengeful activities. For this purpose, every serial hasContinue Reading
By Tessy Jacob Bhubaneswar, Sept 4, 2024: On this teacher’s day, my thoughts go to a school in Odisha, which is the lifeline of many students and a ray of hope for many teachers. Vidya Jyoti Girls High School, Kahupani, a tribal hamlet in the Kutra Block of Sundargarh district,Continue Reading
By Roy Alex Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 3, 2024: The teachers decorated the school entrance, corridors, and classrooms with colorful balloons and other items to welcome the little ones on their first day. With heavy hearts and high hopes, parents brought their children to the school. The teachers greeted them with greatContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Sept 2, 2024: Whenever I have conducted training for schoolteachers, one question bothered my mind: “When does a teacher really teach?” Last week, I read an inspirational story that gives a meaningful answer to the above question. This may be considered a relevant message onContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Aug 14, 2024: This year India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15, marking 77 years since the first anniversary of independence. As usual, hoisting of the national flag, colourful decorations, illuminations, fire crackers, cultural events, and tea parties take place. Most ofContinue Reading
By M L Satyan Coimbatore, Aug 1, 2024: A few days ago, I watched a YouTube video uploaded by AAA YouTube channel of Ajit Anjum. In this video the news reporter is interviewing Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand. He came across to me as a courageous person who is sincere to hisContinue Reading
By George Cheriyan Jaipur, July 5, 2024: At the age of 21, in June 1984, I started my journey in the not-for-profit social sector, dedicating my life for serving society, and contributing towards providing better quality of the life for the marginalized and subaltern sections. Political and ideological Inspiration ShiftingContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur, June 30, 2024: Has the dust begun to settle or the temperature begun to rise, despite the advancing monsoon? This weather barometer is political not climatic. With the elections over, the Union Cabinet in place, the Speaker also elected and proceedings in the Lok Sabha having begun,Continue Reading
