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
Women who taught me service
2016-06-16
Each one of them has challenged me and is challenging me to use the different talents God has given me for the welfare of othersContinue Reading
Dear, dear
2016-06-16
The communications age is easing human relations, but official self-importance remains unabated.Continue Reading
Joy of love in a family
2016-06-14
Reading “The Joy of Love,” the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, inspired me to reflect on my family relationships, the years spent together in the company of my siblings in a large family. The Pope says, “The love of parents is the means by which God our Father showsContinue Reading
Muhammad Ali — My tryst with the Greatest
2016-06-05
A magician who always broke new grounds wherever he went and paradoxically kept intact his almost childlike innocence and a sense of wonderContinue Reading
What makes a place? Its people
2016-06-02
When you travel you make beautiful memories, stretch your boundaries and learn something new. I have traveled and also lived for a few years in different parts of the country, both with family and friends. With every trip I look forward to experience and imbibe the uniqueness of the place,Continue Reading
May: Mother Mary’s month
2016-05-26
Mary will always stand by us as she did standing with her Son at the foot of the CrossContinue Reading
New President elect of Philppines thrives off hate speech
2016-05-26
The newly elected president of the Philippines is a tough-talking sexist who thrives off of hate speech and populist anger. If this reminds you of another high-profile US politician, it’s probably no surprise that the international media has christened Rodrigo Duterte “the Trump of the East.” But while there mayContinue Reading