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Sending Wrong Signals

The hastily implemented CAA has raised many questions about its motives. Will principle or politics prevail? There must be transparency if India is to continue on its path to being a true democracy

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
18 Mar 2024

CAA: Foundation Stone for a Hindu Exclusive Nation

The CAA and Rules violate the basis of the governance of the states and the union: federalism. Opposition-ruled states Kerala and West Bengal have said they will not implement the CAA.

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
18 Mar 2024

Articles

It had all the trappings of a powerful bomb. Now, you may ask what they are? An outer casing, the inner explosive material

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
18 Mar 2024

Who is a citizen? The great Greek political philosopher and polymath Aristotle raised the question for the first time.

Dr. Pauly Mathew Muricken Dr. Pauly Mathew Muricken
18 Mar 2024

In the intricate dance of Indian democracy, the Election Commission stands as a bastion of impartiality, ensuring fair and free elections

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
18 Mar 2024

The sudden and unexpected resignation of Arun Goel, Election Commissioner (EC), a few days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
18 Mar 2024

The rush has begun. All are eager to find a position in the winning ranks of the BJP. Chetan Bhagat says the BJP is full of new candidates.

Archbp Thomas Menamparampil Archbp Thomas Menamparampil
18 Mar 2024

Since the Hindu nationalist BJP took the reigns of power a decade ago, there has been a deliberate promotion of a pattern of policymaking in education

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
18 Mar 2024

The recent controversy surrounding the names of two lions, Sita and Akbar, at a zoo in Kolkata, has ignited a heated debate about the power of religious beliefs and their impact on society

Nikil Robin Nikil Robin
18 Mar 2024

I live. For me, life is most eminent. It is the most important of everything. When my life is more important, all other matters are insignificant.

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
18 Mar 2024

The house with a flag flying atop it looked with disdain at the neighbouring home with no flag on it. "No flag?" it asked.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
18 Mar 2024

Every year, International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide. We vow to create an inclusive world that promotes diversity and equal rights for women.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
11 Mar 2024

I am tired of hearing the phrase "Modi Ki Guarantee" when I drive my car or watch the news on television.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
11 Mar 2024

The Catholic Church in India is going through a critical period under the BJP rule, as it is part of the minorities targeted by the Sangh Parivar.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
11 Mar 2024

Humanity is on the move. Migrants look for better places, and thinkers search for better ideas. Political philosophers hunt for realistic

Archbp Thomas Menamparampil Archbp Thomas Menamparampil
11 Mar 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will soon announce the 2024 General Elections! The citizens of India know this is a watershed moment for the country

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
11 Mar 2024

At a press conference on February 1, 2024, following the presentation of Interim Budge by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, P Chidambaram, former Finance Minister

Dr. G. Ramachandram Dr. G. Ramachandram
11 Mar 2024

In the shadows of a purportedly progressive society, a harrowing reality persists—a reality where the mere assertion of rights, the pursuit of equality,

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
11 Mar 2024

The present government seems to be pressing all the right buttons to return for a third term.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
11 Mar 2024

On February 17 in Assam, North East, a detestable incident happened to a Catholic nun in a bus. A media outlet reports,

Albert Thyrniang Albert Thyrniang
04 Mar 2024

Although the political drama enacted in the Chandigarh Mayoral election on 30 January and the consequent Supreme Court verdict concerns a municipal corporation

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
04 Mar 2024

We all have our moods, individually and collectively, as a nation. India Today, the nation's leading weekly, published an "Exclusive Mood of the Nation Poll" in its issue

Chhotebhai Chhotebhai
04 Mar 2024

The Constitution (SC) Order 1950, paragraph 3, issued under Article 341 of the Constitution, is religion-based, which says, "Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2

Franklin Caesar Thomas Franklin Caesar Thomas
04 Mar 2024

Writing about any government organisation today must be based on official handouts, published news, anecdotal evidence and putting two and two together because the present

Mathew John Mathew John
04 Mar 2024

Bihar has always fascinated me for several reasons. India's ancient history is replete with glorious accounts of the region and its magnificent past.

Pachu Menon Pachu Menon
04 Mar 2024

When contemplating the essence of existence, it should transcend mere survival at the fringes; rather, it should encompass abundant living, reaching our fullest potential and performance

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
04 Mar 2024

Yes, oops, is what the people in Mumbai said, who drove their cars across the newly repaired Gokhale bridge, connecting Andheri East and West

Robert Clements Robert Clements
04 Mar 2024

I am pleased that the Indian National Congress (INC) has successfully forged alliances with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
26 Feb 2024

Since 2014, Muslims and Christians in India have been facing considerable challenges in the form of hate speeches, exclusion, harassment and violence

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
26 Feb 2024

The globalist criminal plan of which India is a part wants to destroy traditional agriculture, animal husbandry, and fishing to force people to eat artificial

Don Aguiar Don Aguiar
26 Feb 2024

The recent (22 January 2024) Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Lord Ram in Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been a major spectacle.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
26 Feb 2024

President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands triggered a debate on the development initiatives in the Indian archipelago

Nava Thakuria Nava Thakuria
26 Feb 2024

The United Christian Forum (UCF), in its shocking statistics released on 14th December 2023, revealed that there have been 687 attacks against Christians

Jeevan Prabhu SJ Jeevan Prabhu SJ
26 Feb 2024

Last evening, I smiled at the vegetable puff my wife brought me with my tea. It wasn't the puff or tea that made me smile

Robert Clements Robert Clements
26 Feb 2024