The Supreme Court's landmark ruling against Governor RN Ravi marks a decisive victory for Tamil Nadu. It is the first step towards curbing central overreach and reaffirming state autonomy. This is def

RN Ravi and Arif Mohammed Khan are emblematic of a broader trend where Governors in Opposition-ruled states obstruct elected governments. The Supreme Court's landmark verdict reasserts constitutional

Good Friday challenges the world's selfishness with Jesus' radical love and sacrifice. The Cross and Eucharist call Christians to humble service, justice, and compassion—not rituals alone. True discip

Journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh, jailed under the UAPA since July 2022, marks 1000 days in prison. His arrest followed reports exposing industrial pollution harming Adivasi livelihoods. While witnesses

In a world chasing glory and power, the simple act of "tying a towel" calls us back to humility and service—values Christ exemplified and Mother Teresa embodied. True greatness lies not in dominance b

MA Baby's rise to CPI(M) general secretary has rekindled concerns. His past policies and public remarks raise questions about whether his leadership can truly embrace inclusive, coexistence-based secu

Only those who pass the Laughter Test get a ministry berth. Why? Because if you can't laugh at yourself, you'll never understand the joke, democracy sometimes makes of power.

Erosion of the rule of law is disturbingly gaining traction in India, marked by mob violence, state complicity, and selective justice. Minority communities face targeted attacks, and dissenters are si

IIT and MBA graduates struggle with employment despite premier degrees, often turning to food stalls or gig work. A failing education-employment system, outdated curricula, and rising costs leave many

Despite being the backbone of Kerala's healthcare system, ASHAs are underpaid, overworked, and denied worker status. Their demands for fair wages and benefits remain unmet while the centre and state g

India's education system faces a crisis driven by centralisation, commercialisation, and communalisation. Ignoring federal principles, public interest, and academic integrity, the government's agenda

When I was elected, Cardinal Hummes hugged me, kissed me and said, 'Don't forget the poor' I took to heart the words of my friend and chose to be called after St Francis of Assisi.

When we are in danger, what really confounds us is fear. We are quite unable to do anything for our own protection or relief.

Let's drop the baggage. Let's call out hate—not as a moral issue alone, but as an economic liability. As a national handicap. Let's reject this self-imposed tariff, this dead weight that holds us back

Authoritarianism thrives in polarised societies. Trump and Modi, driven by hate-based ideologies, have weaponised governance, eroded democracy, and entrenched division. Their actions, from media contr

"Trump's Search for Popularity through Trade Wars is like the Majoritarian Search for Popularity in India through Trading in Hatred, Anti-minority Slogans and Political Use of Religion: All these Lead

If India truly wishes to emerge as a global leader, it must embrace an educational revolution—one that promotes inquiry over blind faith, innovation over dogma, and inclusion over exclusion. Only thro

The Syro-Malabar Church faces deep divisions over liturgical practices, leaving believers disillusioned and factionalism unresolved. True reconciliation demands prioritising mercy, unity, and clarity.

Manipur reveals its breathtaking beauty and the profound suffering of its people amidst ethnic conflict. Displaced families endure hardship with resilience. Peace requires justice, inclusivity, and re

The INDIA coalition emerged to counter rising authoritarianism that targets minorities and undermines democratic values in India. Strengthening this alliance, addressing internal contradictions, and u

Excessive consumption of humorous memes and reels distracts millions, eroding attention spans and productivity. With billions of work hours lost annually, the nation risks lagging in education, innova

The time to act is now before the rumbling of the bulldozer becomes the soundtrack of our silence. Before we wake up to find that justice, like the homes it once protected, has been reduced to rubble…

Fr Xavier Vadakkekara is no more. A personality who inspired scores and mentored many is gone. He lived a life unlike many others. In death, too, he took a different path by donating his body to the A

I was his collaborator in three of his successful initiatives and a few of his unsuccessful ventures. But to me, Capuchin friar Fr Xavier Vadekekkara was, first, a friend who knew I would understand h

Prime Minister Modi's proclamation that "criticism is the soul of democracy" contrasts starkly with his government's suppression of dissent through legal tools and government institutions, targeting m

Social media has transformed influencers into powerful forces shaping our choices. However, unchecked growth brings risks like financial fraud. Cases like Asmita Patel highlight deceptive tactics. Str

The arrest and death in police custody of P Rajan, a Regional Engineering College, Calicut student, in March 1976 during the internal emergency, symbolised police highhandedness and brutality of the e

Freedom and dignity are intrinsic to human nature, endowed by God and safeguarded by secular governance. Weaponising religion for political power undermines democracy, fostering division and oppressio

, I imagined Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself looking down in all his majesty from a cloud above, his warrior face calm yet wise. "Yes," he seemed to say, "I want my people to move on, and I want t