Cover Stories

SC Intervention for a Free Tomorrow

The Supreme Court's intervention halting the FCU has preserved social media as a bastion for critique. Ensuring free expression is vital for impartial scrutiny of governmental actions and policies

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
25 Mar 2024

Supreme Court upholds Freedom of Speech and expression

The Supreme Court's stay on the operation of the Union government's Fact Checking Unit has safeguarded freedom of speech at least temporarily.

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
25 Mar 2024

Articles

Amidst whispers of combating the rampant spread of misinformation, the Government orchestrated an amendment to the IT Act

Aakash Aakash
25 Mar 2024

I was pleasantly surprised to receive your letter dated March 15 in both Hindi and English. You mentioned in your letter how you have received trust and support from 140 crore people

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
25 Mar 2024

On January 12, 2024, a couple came to the USM to invite the community to their daughter's wedding. While sitting and talking, the conversation turned to Fr. Varghese Alengaden

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
25 Mar 2024

The Church's response to the Indian general election in a pluralistic world should be multifaceted

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
25 Mar 2024

We have seen different ruling styles. China recently concluded its weeklong annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing in an exultant tone.

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
25 Mar 2024

Half a decade ago, a Bollywood movie took the entire industry by storm. The Manoj Kumar starrer "Roti, Kapda aur Makaan"

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
25 Mar 2024

Every time, movie lovers can't wait for the release of the latest James Bond production. James Bond movies focus on the titular character, a fictional British Secret

Peter Fernandes, SFX Peter Fernandes, SFX
25 Mar 2024

The supreme iconoclast, Howard Zinn, observed that there is no such thing as impartial history. Even the most conscientious historians are partial in two ways

Mathew John & Annie Mathew Mathew John & Annie Mathew
25 Mar 2024

Securing 87 per cent votes in the 2024 presidential election with a voter turnout of 77.5 per cent, the 71-year-old Vladimir Putin will become the President of Russia for a fifth term

Sacaria Joseph Sacaria Joseph
25 Mar 2024

I raise this question mainly in the backdrop of the recent installations of bishops and an Archbishop in some of the north Indian dioceses

M L Satyan M L Satyan
25 Mar 2024

"These judges," swore the village chieftain as he stood at the edge of his village along with his deputy and looked back at the village they ruled together

Robert Clements Robert Clements
25 Mar 2024

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