Bishops’ conference to hold Dalit seminar in Odisha
2017-10-23
The bishops are taking their Dalit policy to the grassrootsContinue Reading
Five Catholic universities to address future of India’s higher education
2017-10-23
They will attend a colloquium in KolkataContinue Reading
Mumbai archdiocesan school teachers march for pending arrears
2017-10-23
Mumbai: While most people were busy celebrating Diwali with their families and relatives, primary teachers from different schools of the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) marched in a silent protest to the Archbishop’s House in Mumbai. The teachers were seeking clearance of arrears allegedly due since 2005. Ruiee Kapoor, oneContinue Reading
Arunachal Christians upset as government promotes only indigenous faith
2017-10-21
Guwahati: Two months after the BJP-led government of Pema Khandu had announced its decision to set up a separate department for protection and preservation of indigenous faiths and culture of the state, the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has asked the government to roll back the decision “because it is clearContinue Reading
Jesuit communication school showcases performing arts, films
2017-10-20
By Matters India Reporter Bhubaneswar: Xavier School of Communication (XSC) organized a series of dialogues and performances around songs and stories from Nov 17-19 at Xavier University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This event was of all the undergraduate students of Xavier University Bhubaneswar. This event showcased performing arts (music and dance) andContinue Reading
India ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths: ‘Lancet’ report
2017-10-20
With 2.51 million deaths in 2015, India has been ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths, according to a report by The Lancet Commission on pollution and health. China recorded the second highest number of such deaths (1.8 million). India accounted for about 28 per cent of an estimated nineContinue Reading
Prominent Dalit author accused of Christian Agenda
2017-10-20
Prominent Indian writer and caste system critic Kancha Ilaiah, who is facing death threats from Hindu radicals and possible jail time for criticizing the selfishness of India’s wealthy trading class in a book, is denying allegations that he has a “Christian agenda” behind his writing. The 65-year-old Ilaiah, who isContinue Reading
Indian Christians beaten ‘with rods and sticks’
2017-10-20
A Christian man involved in church work across ten villages in the southern Indian state of Telangana was severely beaten earlier this month, a source told World Watch Monitor. The victim, known as Pastor Seviya, “was attacked by five Hindu extremists with rods and thick sticks … until he becameContinue Reading
The Indian doctors who created an animal ark
2017-10-20
A charitable couple have taken their love of animals to the extreme — by opening up their home to more than 100 rescued animals. Dr Prakash Amte and his wife Dr Mandakini Amte have dedicated their lives to helping the animals of Hemalkasa, in India. Their animal exploits began whenContinue Reading
Denied ambulance, man walks home carrying daughter’s body
2017-10-20
New Delhi: A man in Bihar’s Patna was forced to carry his 9-year-old daughter’s body on shoulder after being allegedly denied an ambulance by a government hospital, in yet another case of medical apathy in the country. Raushan Kumari, suffering from high fever for six days, died near the OutdoorContinue Reading