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The Fracture We Chose

India is looking at a fractured future. Caste, creed and class are dividing up the country like never before. The dangerous and vile game of weaponising identities is shattering the Nehruvian dream of

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
23 Jun 2025

India's Deepening Divides

India's diversity, once a marvel of history books, is now straining under the weight of the divisions being forced into society. Caste, religion, language, and class have become battlegrounds manipula

Aakash Aakash
23 Jun 2025

Articles

The North-South divide reflects India's broader regional and cultural tensions. The progress of Southern states in health, education, and development contrasts with the Hindi belt's struggles on devel

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
23 Jun 2025

India's 2027 census and ensuing delimitation will redefine its political landscape. As northern states gain influence due to burgeoning population, southern states will face reduced representation des

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
23 Jun 2025

For India to become a global healthcare power, it must democratise medical education—revise outdated rules, invest in public institutions, expand seats, embrace technology, and ensure affordability. A

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
23 Jun 2025

Justice is being increasingly sabotaged by flaws within the system, biased policies and implementation, and partisan governance. Inequality, discrimination, and state inaction have been perpetuating i

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
23 Jun 2025

The essence of Indian nationalism, which was once rooted in pluralism and unity, has morphed into a divisive mess. Nationalism, once about shared belonging, now fuels bigotry, suppresses dissent, and

Mathew John Mathew John
23 Jun 2025

The Supreme Court upheld free speech, directing Karnataka to protect the screening of Kamal Haasan's "Thug Life," amidst mob threats. Criticising state inaction, the Court emphasised the importance of

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
23 Jun 2025

India's foreign policy under Modi has abandoned its independent, principled legacy, leading to global isolation and diminished credibility. Unlike Nehru's vision of non-alignment and moral leadership,

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
23 Jun 2025

Instead of blaming others to hide your mistakes and advising others with your unwanted ideas, speak to please the world and eat to please yourself. For Heaven's sake, do not forget the proverb, "For t

P. Raja P. Raja
23 Jun 2025

Maybe it's time we learned something from them. Not arrogance, not aggression—but dignity. The quiet strength to stand up for what's right, even if the bully wears a dragon's face and sits on a billio

Robert Clements Robert Clements
23 Jun 2025

The Meghalaya honeymoon murder has once again highlighted caste, familial and societal pressures in India. This tragic death is a telling example of how societal norms can escalate to tensions, result

Dr Richa Walia Dr Richa Walia
16 Jun 2025

Rising violence, including gruesome crimes like spousal murders, is a sign of the deeper failings of our society. It is a brew of misplaced ambitions, weak value systems and inadequate marriage prepar

Chhotebhai Chhotebhai
16 Jun 2025

The Indian government's continuous prioritisation of optics has led to its waning credibility both among its own citizens and the world alike. Indian scriptures remind us that Truth triumphs unaided;

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
16 Jun 2025

The Pahalgam massacre and the subsequent Operation Sindoor have only served to deepen the Hindutva-led communal and political chasms. The need of the time is national reconciliation, which fosters inc

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
16 Jun 2025

The tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad claimed 241 lives, leaving devastated families and heartbreak in its wake. The victims were students, professionals, and dreamers from diverse backgrounds. Life

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
16 Jun 2025

Judicial corruption, however subtle, compromises public trust and corrodes the Rule of Law. It breaks the premise of humanity, trust and justice. There is an urgent need for vigilant scrutiny and stea

Justice (Retd) Aloysius S. Aguiar Justice (Retd) Aloysius S. Aguiar
16 Jun 2025

The integrity of India's democratic institutions is under threat. Constitutional bodies, such as Parliament and the Election Commission, have become the face of subservience and malpractice.

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
16 Jun 2025

BJP's ideological reengineering of Indian history mirrors the global far-right trends and threatens democratic pluralism.

Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB
16 Jun 2025

This is the time for surgical introspection. Let's not shoot the aircraft before reading the full post-mortem. Let's not turn this into a "foreign conspiracy" saga while ignoring the crows feasting ou

Robert Clements Robert Clements
16 Jun 2025

As the majority of India's population lives in rural areas, air pollution in these areas cannot be ignored, and pollution cannot be attributed solely to traffic exhaust, factory emissions, and constru

Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra
09 Jun 2025

If our democracy still holds true to its constitutional promises, the Supreme Court must intervene to undo this grave wrong. After all, the apex court has a proud legacy of standing up for the rights

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
09 Jun 2025

The Court further ordered that Chouhan be provided with the telephone numbers of the SHO and the beat constable of the area within whose territorial jurisdiction he lives. "As and when any message or

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
09 Jun 2025

Christians in India face rising harassment, especially nuns accused of conversion while travelling. The Church must address this hostility with legal support, advocacy, and awareness initiatives. True

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
09 Jun 2025

As a unique characteristic that reflects its harmonious coexistence of various cultures, languages, religions, and traditions across its vast geographical expanse, the country's 'unity in diversity' c

Pachu Menon Pachu Menon
09 Jun 2025

Buddhist monks protesting the Mahabodhi Temple's Brahmanisation is the story of the struggle between Buddhism's egalitarianism and Brahmanism's hierarchy, which seeks to suppress others and create pow

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
09 Jun 2025

In a team sport like cricket, greatness is measured not only by individual excellence but also by other factors, such as leadership, that are integral to the success of a team. Tendulkar was an absolu

Mathew John Mathew John
09 Jun 2025

India faces a key moment where education can either bridge opportunity gaps or deepen inequality. While institutions like IITs showcase excellence, systemic neglect leaves millions behind. Reform dema

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
09 Jun 2025

Those who died, died without knowing better, because experience and time may not have revealed the truth to them. But to you who have aged and still believe, take your blindfolds off, or one day you'l

Robert Clements Robert Clements
09 Jun 2025

Whatever may be your personal beliefs, your commitment is to protect the Constitution in all respects. And it mandates you to be just and fair to one and all—tribals, non-tribals, Christians, Muslims,

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
02 Jun 2025

The Supreme Court, while quashing fake FIRs against conversion, citing procedural violations and lack of evidence, criticised the UP Police for conducting a mechanical and biased investigation, warnin

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
02 Jun 2025

Pope Leo XIV's vision of peace, dialogue, and synodality resonates deeply with the needs of the Indian Church. Amid religious polarisation, internal conflict, and social injustice, Indian Catholics se

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
02 Jun 2025

India's $4 trillion GDP milestone is impressive, but it hides deep inequalities. For millions still struggling to meet their basic needs, growth on paper means little. Real progress lies not in aggreg

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
02 Jun 2025

On the 59th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis urges a disarmed, hope-filled approach to communication amid global turmoil. In India, where media freedom is eroding, Catholic communicato

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
02 Jun 2025

The Pahalgam attack briefly united India, but the undercurrents are revealing widening chasms. While voices for peace like Prof. Ali Khan face arrest, hate speech by political leaders is normalised.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
02 Jun 2025

Bangladesh faces political instability, economic collapse, and regional tensions. The interim Yunus government struggles as the civil unrest deepens, relations with India sour and Islamist forces are

Sacaria Joseph Sacaria Joseph
02 Jun 2025

It's the same with success. "I want to shine!" we declare. Heaven obliges—with a few storms to test your waterproofing. And suddenly, we're ducking under tables, hiding from opportunity disguised as i

Robert Clements Robert Clements
02 Jun 2025