Indian layman’s open letter to Pope Francis
2016-07-31
This appeal has been sent to Pope Francis through the Papal Nuncio in IndiaContinue Reading
Mother Teresa: A hero for our time
2016-07-26
I wish everybody could be at the Vatican on Sept. 4 for the remarkable occasion of Mother Teresa’s Sainthood. There they would meet some of the most caring people from across the world. I am fortunate to have met many of them. I first talked to Mother Teresa herself atContinue Reading
When little nun in sari asked for my help
2016-07-22
Hallelujah! It’s been announced. The Vatican will declare Mother Teresa a saint, after all. Pope Francis will canonize her on September 4. She will be known as St. Teresa of Calcutta. The modern world’s most ardent apostle of compassion for the disadvantaged in our society. Hundreds of priests, missionaries andContinue Reading
Dalits should stop skinning cows
2016-07-22
The question of the cow’s hide is not one of religion. It’s an excuse of Hindutva politics to torment Dalits. This should stop.Continue Reading
Just a moment?
2016-07-20
I fail to understand why David is exalted the way he is by the Jews, Christians and MuslimsContinue Reading
Choosing family over wealth
2016-07-04
The world will go on with a few people who are willing to sacrifice luxury for quality time with their familyContinue Reading
The Brexit a voice of protest by the people
2016-06-27
The Brexiters have won the debate that has been set forth with the declaration of the referendum on the membership of UK in the EU with a small majority and now the UK will sail alone in the world market. The present debate whether to be in out of theContinue Reading
Did I Really Lose My Vocation?
2016-06-26
Over the years, I have grown to appreciate what my 10 years in seminary had taught meContinue Reading
Modi illusions have shattered, thanks in part to Donald Trump
2016-06-22
During the 2014 general election, I, along with many other NRIs, pledged my vicarious support to the BJP and Narendra Modi. Any arguments that called into question Modi’s dubious human rights record and worrisome support for the Hindutva-oriented Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) fell on deaf ears. I was quick toContinue Reading
Why journalists quit the profession
2016-06-17
Here it is. My “I quit traditional journalism” column. I’ve dreaded writing it because I’m not convinced anything I write here will add to the conversation. And who cares if I quit journalism? Who am I, and why should you care what I think? Even if it’s all been saidContinue Reading