That day of reckoning in Santal land in 1855!
2016-06-30
Is a second ‘Hul’ in the offing in the growing scenario of neo-colonization of tribal lands?Continue Reading
Archbishop Henry D’Souza, a visionary prelate
2016-06-29
Thanks to Matters India, Delhi, I came to know that Archbishop Henry D’Souza, a friend of Mother Teresa for more than 35 years and a founding member of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), died of age-related illness on June 27 in Kolkata. He was equally a friend andContinue Reading
The referendum conundrum
2016-06-26
So now we have it. While “Independence Day” was releasing in cinema halls across the country, the Brexits were celebrating their very own Independence Day on the 24th June, the day the results were declared. By now we know that the financial markets across the globe (except for America) crashed.Continue Reading
May Roncallian serenity sustain the Bergoglio papacy
2016-06-25
May Pope Francis be led by the same Spirit that guided his two sainted predecessorsContinue Reading
“Bharat Mata Ki Jai”— how valid a measure of nationalism?
2016-06-20
Should nationalism be worn on one’s sleeve? Be expressed loudly and visibly?Continue Reading
Refugees: Our sisters and brothers
2016-06-19
We are a society which has forgotten how to weep, how to experience compassion Continue Reading
‘Communal papacy’ may be a baby-step toward democracy
2016-06-14
These developments can be the first steps toward a Spirit-led unfolding of a new-style papacy for the Third MillenniumContinue Reading
Gulberg Society massacre verdict: Long way to go
2016-06-02
Wonder how only 11 persons could be responsible for the murder of 69Continue Reading
Flash-forward on an under-esteemed Sacrament
2016-05-25
The Christian community’s faith tradition was eroded over recent decades by alleged attempts to desacralize and demythologize people’s faith style in the name of Church reform and renewalContinue Reading
Tomorrow will be too late
2016-05-23
The May 23, 24 World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) is finally underway in Istanbul, Turkey. The event convened by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is focused around his call that humanity-people’s safety, dignity and the right to thrive-be placed at the heart of global decision-making. Three major goals have beenContinue Reading