Cover Stories

Speak Truth at Your Peril

The principle of ‘speak truth, spare not’ was practiced by the journalists of the bygone era, without fear or favour.

Dr Suresh Mathew Dr Suresh Mathew
02 Oct 2023

Speak Truth to the Power

The Journalists who speak truth to the power and stick their neck out may have to pay the price, and that price is heavy indeed.

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
02 Oct 2023

Articles

As a policy, I do not sign online petitions ever since I read that such petitions are ways to gather email addresses of a large number of people for potential commercial use

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
02 Oct 2023

Every year on October 2, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation and apostle of peace.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
02 Oct 2023

In a world where acts of selflessness and sacrifice often go unnoticed, the life of Sister Rani Maria stands as a shining example of unwavering devotion to service and compassion.

Krishna Warrier Krishna Warrier
02 Oct 2023

This is among the most outstanding films I watched recently. I caught a preview last week. It’s the true-to-life story of a young nun

Mohan Sivanand Mohan Sivanand
02 Oct 2023

What is in a name Mr. Modi? In the words of the Shakespearean muse, “What is in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
02 Oct 2023

We are in the vast arena of the universe. Vasudeiva Kudumbakom, the wide world is my home, is the motto. In this broad context and milieu we make our special reflection

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
02 Oct 2023

As only about 12 percent people with hypertension in India have their blood pressure under control, there is no alternative to adopting

Aarti Aarti
02 Oct 2023

Read the headlines a few days ago; that one of those who had masterminded the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai

Robert Clements Robert Clements
02 Oct 2023

Freedom of the Press is the most sacrosanct and is recognised by the judiciary, said Justice Sunil Thomas

Renjith Leen Renjith Leen
23 Sep 2023

Journalists are called to speak truth to the powerless against the powers that be, said Hon. Justice Devan Ramachandran of the Kerala High Court

Renjith Leen Renjith Leen
23 Sep 2023

After being in limbo for 27 years, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
25 Sep 2023

I don't hold a favourable view of monarchy; my faith lies in democracy, even with its imperfections.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
25 Sep 2023

A team from National CRI visited Manipur from 22nd to 28th August 2023. The team members were Sr. Elsa Muttathu, CRI National Secretary; Sr. Mary Scaria SCJM

Sr. Elsa Muttathu & Co Sr. Elsa Muttathu & Co
25 Sep 2023

The BJP is looking for new issues to target Christian minorities in south India as the Muslim card may not yield electoral dividends there.

Lancy Lobo Lancy Lobo
25 Sep 2023

The BJP, which till now apparently had no worthwhile agenda to encash during the ensuing crucial 2024 elections, must have shouted “EUREKA” soon after Udhaiyanidhi Stalin

Balvinder Balvinder
25 Sep 2023

Human trafficking is a grave institutional sin, and this blot ought to be wiped out for enjoying peace, justice, equality, fraternity, and liberty.

Peter Fernandes Peter Fernandes
25 Sep 2023

Look at your aquarium. See the fish constantly moving round-the-clock. Focus just on one as your selected friend; look at it every day for a few minutes

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
25 Sep 2023

T’was friendly banter taking place twixt the new Parliament building and the old one, as they stood opposite each other,

Robert Clements Robert Clements
25 Sep 2023

In a historic event set to foster cross-cultural understanding and address shared social concerns, students from various educational institutions

Dias Mario Antony Dias Mario Antony
25 Sep 2023

As the G-20 Summit concluded in New Delhi on September 10, my wife and I, accompanied by our dear friend C G Daniel

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
18 Sep 2023

The success of the G20 summit held in New Delhi would depend on the results it produced rather than the pomp and show that marked it

Joe Eruppakkatt Joe Eruppakkatt
18 Sep 2023

“G20 Summit 2023: Slums & Construction Sites Curtained, Dogs Captured In Delhi Ahead Of Dignitaries’ Visit”.

Dr Prakash Louis Dr Prakash Louis
18 Sep 2023

Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General, expressed his deep anxiety at the “rise of global mistrust”, growing destructive power in different parts of the world.

Archbp Thomas Menamparampil Archbp Thomas Menamparampil
18 Sep 2023

First, let’s set the record straight. As so compellingly argued by a friend in a recent article, the historic Chandrayaan-3

Mathew John Mathew John
18 Sep 2023

Two incidents of corporal punishment reported by the New Indian Express during the third week of September highlights how gratuitously some teachers misuse their power inside classrooms.

Aarti Aarti
18 Sep 2023

In hot climatic atmosphere we find many varieties of insects and flies. One kind of flies is called ‘bubble bee’

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
18 Sep 2023

In a little over a week, the Jains will celebrate Kshamavani Parv, which means, “Forgiveness Day” .

Robert Clements Robert Clements
18 Sep 2023

Former Presidents in India are afforded the privilege of residing in a government house located in Delhi, complete with essential infrastructure and amenities.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
11 Sep 2023

BJP is now too well known for changing names of places/institutions/roads et al. Not so strangely, most of these brash changes

Balvinder Balvinder
11 Sep 2023

The coming together of 28 opposition parties on the same platform and the progress they have made in their efforts to give a tough fight to Narendra Modi in 2024

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
11 Sep 2023

We are in for troubled times. Portentous events are happening. Not just reaching the moon in search of craters. Down here on earth the ground reality is getting more ominous.

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
11 Sep 2023

Sunita Paite of Churachandpur of Manipur lamented, “Over 100 bodies of those killed in the violence are rotting in the mortuary of Churachandpur.

Prakash Louis Prakash Louis
11 Sep 2023

His visits reinforce that the Euro-centric Catholic Church has definitively and irreversibly blossomed into a global Church.

Stanislaus Alla Stanislaus Alla
11 Sep 2023

Renowned nineteenth century Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh is said to have remarked, “I never get tired of the blue sky”.

Aarti Aarti
11 Sep 2023

The world has been transformed totally. There is a new era of Artificial Intelligence which has already replaced humans with Robots.

Manju Jacob Manju Jacob
11 Sep 2023

We come across a number of realities on our way. Many of these we are aware of, but many things we are not aware, not even conscious of.

P. A. Joseph P. A. Joseph
11 Sep 2023

Two ‘touching’ scenes come to my mind: One is a national leader going round the world intent on touching everyone

Robert Clements Robert Clements
11 Sep 2023