By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ Mumbai, Jan. 23, 2019: Given the significance of the subject and the urgency which it entailed – it was an event that had to happen! ‘Netizens for Democracy’ (https://netizensfordemocracy.in/) on January 19 held a day long conclave on ‘Social Media as a Tool’ at Fr.Continue Reading
By Jacob Peenikaparambil The top leaders of the Syro Malabar Church reflected on various issues affecting the Church and society during its Synod held from January 7 to 18, as per a circular issued by the head of the Church at the end of the Synod. After prolonged discussion andContinue Reading
Dr. James Kottoor You find your own answers! You may call it: “Hierarchical High hand Disease” we spoke of in connection with the story on the Missionary Bishop, Alex of Portblair! The latest shocking news is that 4 sisters in Mulackal rape case who conducted a two-week sit-in Dharna inContinue Reading
By Debapriya Sen New Delhi, Jan. 8, 2019: The Delhi sky is covered with smog and will continue to do so till the end of the season. The ever-deteriorating air quality index has been a grave concern every winter. Scientific data provide sufficiently robust basis for establishing that the generalContinue Reading
Don Aguiar The ban on cow slaughter can pose a serious threat to the Indian economy in the near future, as the country may have to spend 1.5 times its current Defence Budget to take care of an additional 27 crore unproductive animals annually, an agricultural economist has warned. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Rajiv Theodore New Delhi, Dec. 27, 2018: It seems that Kerala is one hell of a tinderbox waiting for that spark to trigger a raging strike, earning the state yet another sobriquet—Hartals Own Country. The reason could be just anything—from Saddam Hussein being sentenced to death or opposing aContinue Reading
By Tom Chennatt London, Dec. 19, 2018: They were called ‘sari visa men’ when they arrived in the United Kingdom following their wives who were employed as nurses or physiotherapists. They were hardworking and took up any job they found in the UK where labor, even manual, is respected unlikeContinue Reading
By Dr. George Jacob Kochi, Dec. 13, 2018: The Supreme Court on September 28 lifted the ban on women of menstruating age (10-50) from entering the Sabarimala Temple. This practice has been in place for years. Why did the Court rule thus? Was it to further gender equality? If so,Continue Reading
By Varghese Alengaden Indore, Nov. 26, 2018: The show-cause notice served to Father Augustine Vattoly by the Administrator of Ernakulum-Angamaly Archdiocese is a blunder that exposes intellectual, professional and above all spiritual bankruptcy. The allegations against the activist priest expose the worldly ways religious leadership acts when challenged. It isContinue Reading
By Fr Cedric Prakash SJ According to the United Nations, “Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today. It remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. In general terms, itContinue Reading
