From student-led resistance to political upheavals, a democratic awakening is gathering momentum worldwide. The cult of the strongman is confronting people who once appeared dumb and powerless.
Fr. Gaurav Nair
The American electorate has delivered a decisive rebuke to Trump's arrogance, divisive politics and economic mismanagement. From Indian-origin politicians breaking barriers to Vivek Ramaswamy's defeat
A. J. Philip
From Serbia to Brazil, Israel, the United States and India, people are challenging authoritarianism, corruption, communalism and war. A global awakening is gathering momentum, with youth-led movements
Cedric Prakash
India's Gen Z has punctured Modi's carefully manufactured grandeur and galvanised a nationwide resistance. Despite brutal repression, the people's movement continues to challenge authoritarianism, dem
Mathew John
Mumbai BJP Chief Ameet Satam posted sharp criticism on X, saying citizens did not need "lessons on how to celebrate Diwali" from Dia Mirza. Within hours, the civic body deleted the video. Mumbai Mayor
Jacob Peenikaparambil
The BJP's electoral dominance rests not merely on Modi's charisma, money or media control, but on a permanent grassroots machinery combining RSS cadre, booth-level voter intelligence, AI-driven campai
John Dayal
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that constitutional safeguards cannot be circumvented through procedural manipulation. The 24-hour deadline for producing an accused before a Magistrate begins when li
Jessy Kurian
Catholic health care must resist the commodification of human life and rediscover its Gospel mandate to serve the poor. Financial sustainability cannot eclipse compassion, dignity and trust. Healing i
A People's Tribunal in Kolkata documented at least 48 cases of alleged persecution of Christians in West Bengal. Victims recounted violence, intimidation and religious discrimination owing to the grow
Christian missionary institutions have helped shape modern India through education, healthcare and social reform. Yet the Sangh Parivar questions their patriotism and motives. Its own leaders benefite
P. A. Chacko
Perhaps the common man should stop saying, "I cannot breathe," and start saying, "I cannot vote." Watch how quickly the minister opens his window. Watch how urgently he demands action.
Robert Clements
From Socrates and Jesus to Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., history bears witness to the use of character assassination to silence dissent. In contemporary India, manufactured labels and personal at
Jacob Peenikaparambil
Rahul Gandhi has placed electoral integrity and constitutional democracy at the heart of national politics. But allegations and rallies cannot replace grassroots organisation. Unless the Congress stre
John Dayal
A doctor who abandoned urban comforts to serve impoverished tribal communities is now behind bars for allegedly standing with villagers resisting mining.
A. J. Philip
I am deeply concerned about the situation in our country and, equally, about the response—or the apparent lack of response—of our Christian communities. I write not to promote any political party or i
Monsignor Susai Sebastian
From Serbia's leaderless student movement to Brazil's resurgence, democracy draws strength from mobilisation, persistence and collective courage. These developments offer a vital lesson: lasting polit
Joseph Maliakan
Years of Indian training had taught me to approach a public toilet with caution and reluctant bravery. Before entering, the mind begins its negotiations: Can I hold it till home? Should I risk this? H
These virtues tie us to humanity, link us with the divine, and make us responsible to and for one another. It implies and expects action. Compassion alone is not enough. We must act! To act, we need t
Dr Mudita Menona Sodder
The citizen continues supplying his phone number to buy socks, his birthday to order lunch, and his entire family history to recover a forgotten password. His privacy seems remarkably negotiable. Some
Robert Clements
Recall that Pope John Paul II came from Poland, a country that suffered much during the wars and between them, and Communism took away the little freedom they had. He himself suffered and witnessed th
Stanislaus Alla
India's youth and civil society are rallying under the tricolour to reclaim Democracy, challenge injustice, and defend rights. Despite arrests, barricades, and repression, a nationwide movement is gai
Cedric Prakash
Protesters face brutality, custodial abuse and even death, while accountability remains elusive. From sexual violence in police custody to the Thoothukudi killings, impunity persists. No uniform, indu
Elsa Lycias Joel
I am very happy to learn that today, October 22, is your 62nd birthday. Please accept my heartiest greetings on this happy occasion. May God grant you the wisdom, discernment and sense of responsibili
A. J. Philip
Facing mounting protests over alleged electoral manipulation, the government invokes the familiar bogey of a foreign hand. Yet these allegations lack credible evidence, while questions about voter del
Jacob Peenikaparambil
A century on, the RSS continues to privilege Hindu cultural unity over constitutional citizenship. Mohan Bhagwat's centenary address casts dissent as a possible foreign conspiracy while evading questi
John Dayal
A mob allegedly brought from Shantipur–Nabadwip, a Hindu-populated area in Nadia district, in mini trucks, along with local RSS-Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagran Manch members, disrupted a Catholic prayer
Censorship is tightening its grip on Modi's India, targeting journalists, cartoonists, comedians and ordinary citizens who question those in power.
Joseph Maliakan
A democracy cannot treat adults as children whenever their decisions cause discomfort. Citizens elect governments; governments do not acquire custody of citizens' minds.
Robert Clements
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is overwhelming us today! AI, as we all know, is about communication, information, data mining, and much more. It shapes the way we think and even determines our behaviour
Cedric Prakash
The Indian Catholic Press Association, in collaboration with the Mumbai Province of the Salesians of Don Bosco, takes immense pride in conferring the Fr. Louis Careno Award for Excellence in Journalis
ICPA
The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) proudly presents the ICPA Award for outstanding contribution to the cause of Scheduled Castes and Dalit communities, sponsored by the CBCI Office for Sched
ICPA
The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), in collaboration with the Society of St Paul, takes immense pride in presenting the prestigious James Alberione Award to
ICPA
The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), in collaboration with the Society of St Paul, proudly confers the prestigious J. Maurus Award upon renowned Jesuit author
ICPA
The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), in collaboration with the Central India Province of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), takes immense pride in conferring the ICPA–SVD Swami Devanand Ch
ICPA
We, the members of the Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA), met for the 31st National Convention of Christian Journalists on 19-20 September 2026 at Paalanaa Bhavana, Benson Town, Bengaluru.
ICPA
It was a friend in Houston, Texas, who first alerted me to the news that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 had gone to Navi Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin. He also sent me her photograph
A. J. Philip
The controversy over SIR and alleged voter deletions demands a united democratic resistance. Rahul Gandhi's efforts to bring opposition parties, civil society and student activists together are signif
Jacob Peenikaparambil
On September 18, 2025, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called a press conference in New Delhi and accused the Election Commission of India of facilitating what he called "vote c
John Dayal
Delhi was turned into a fortress to silence peaceful protesters demanding accountability. The State treated its own youth as enemies. No barricade can suppress dissent; the Supreme Court must now rise
Public office is a trust, not a family inheritance or a shield against scrutiny. Accountability must prevail over rank and lineage. No official should stand above the law or escape public scrutiny.
Let affected families receive protection they can actually depend upon. Then let us also find the courage to support a necessary project that serves everybody.
Robert Clements