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Hate Breeds at Home

The Pahalgam attack and subsequent events have made it apparent that hate is becoming normalised within Indian society. Ultimately, the flames of hate are bound to spread across all imaginary boundari

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
19 May 2025

Once the Djinn of Hatred is Out, it is Difficult to Contain

Though the ceasefire has brought much-needed relief amid uncertainty, it has also exposed how the venom of hatred has spread within Indian society. Stoked by the ruling powers, it now targets even civ

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
19 May 2025

Articles

Despite war cries and chest-thumping, sustainable peace demands sober strategy, not jingoism. A single terror strike could trigger disaster. India must rise above provocation, avoid being hyphenated w

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
19 May 2025

The Mahatma would be stoned today for speaking peace. In Modi's India, hate thrives, minorities suffer, and war is glorified. We've traded humanity for vengeance, justice for propaganda, and unity for

Mathew John Mathew John
19 May 2025

In an unprecedented move, President Murmu questioned the Supreme Court's authority to impose timelines on Governors. Despite a clear ruling mandating assent within three months, such an action reeks o

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
19 May 2025

Union Bank's ?7.25 crore book purchase, bypassing board approval, has once again brought deep-rooted governance failures in public sector banks. Such incidents erode public trust, normalise flouting r

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
19 May 2025

The Pollachi verdict delivers long-overdue justice, sentencing nine men to life. This judgment, welcomed by women across Tamil Nadu, underscores urgent societal reflection on safety, upbringing, and a

M L Satyan M L Satyan
19 May 2025

A newly elected pope's choice of name carries profound significance. It serves as his first message to the world and offers insight into his vision for the Church. By selecting a particular name, the

Sacaria Joseph Sacaria Joseph
19 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV's election signals hope for a progressive Church. He invokes Leo XIII's legacy of social justice and echoes Francis' inclusive reforms. His stance must challenge rising global fascism and

N. Jayaram N. Jayaram
19 May 2025

We swear by the Constitution, which promises freedom of speech, then muzzle journalists and newspapers and put citizens in jail, by calling them anti-nationals and 'urban Naxalites'- whatever that mea

Robert Clements Robert Clements
19 May 2025

By choosing the name Leo XIV, the new Pope signals a commitment to justice, humility, and modern relevance—echoing Leo XIII's legacy of defending workers' rights and embracing science, while addressin

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
12 May 2025

India's development dream demands more than GDP growth—social equity, peace, and inclusive governance. Rising communal polarisation, divisive laws, and political exploitation of religious identity thr

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
12 May 2025

"The Earth is a very small stage in a vast, cosmic arena. Think of the rivers of blood spilt by all those generals and emperors so that in glory and triumph they can become momentary masters of a frac

M L Satyan M L Satyan
12 May 2025

In Pahalgam, the terrorists intentionally asked the names of the victims before firing them because they wanted to create a feeling in the minds of Indians that the Muslims killed the Hindus, and that

Jijo Thomas Placheril Jijo Thomas Placheril
12 May 2025

Despite long opposing caste census as divisive, the BJP has now embraced it, likely for electoral gain. Rooted in upper-caste ideology, the RSS-BJP's caste politics have historically undermined social

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
12 May 2025

Moral ambition urges people to reject hollow careers and pursue meaningful change. Rutger Bregman critiques societal conformity, wasted talent, inequality, and environmental harm, advocating for purpo

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
12 May 2025

The bulldozer, once a tool of construction, now symbolises state-sponsored intimidation—used to demolish homes, silence dissent, and marginalise minorities. Justice demands more than compensation; it

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
12 May 2025

If the drums must beat, let it be for celebration, not conflict. For parades, not pyres. For a country that chooses peace not because it is weak, but because it is strong enough to want no more widows

Robert Clements Robert Clements
12 May 2025

She lost her husband in the attack, yet said she gained two Kashmiri brothers—an almost unbelievable testament to humanity rising above terror, even as the absence of security exposed the failure that

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
05 May 2025

Amid grief, Kashmiris condemned terror and offered aid, while media and political voices stoked communal hatred. True patriotism lies in unity, accountability, and empathy—the values that can heal Ind

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
05 May 2025

India's decision to include castes in its next census marks a historic shift. It confronts a deep-rooted social reality that has long been ignored. Depending on its execution and the will to act, this

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
05 May 2025

On Labour Day, we celebrate workers—yet ignore gig workers who power our lives silently, without rights or recognition. Their struggles, masked by apps and algorithms, demand urgent legal protections.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
05 May 2025

The discreet swearing-in of a judge and renewed concerns over the collegium system have reignited debate on judicial transparency. This raises questions about executive influence, institutional accoun

Dr. Olav Albuquerque Dr. Olav Albuquerque
05 May 2025

Fr Vadakkekara may have departed from this world, but he lives on—in the articles he edited, the writers he mentored, the truths he upheld, and the lives he touched. His was a life of praxis—where bel

Justice Kurian Joseph Justice Kurian Joseph
05 May 2025

I imagine these WhatsApp warriors in an actual warzone — trudging through mud, dodging bullets, and looking for the "Forward" button on a grenade. Most would faint at the sight of a real gun, or worse

Robert Clements Robert Clements
05 May 2025

Pope Francis is bowing out in this special jubilee year of hope, which he has been leading from the front even as he has braved prolonged health concerns. As he passes on and the world bids goodbye to

George Plathottam George Plathottam
28 Apr 2025

Francis' legacy can be summarised in four keywords that reflect powerfully and prominently in his writings, discourses, actions, and life: joy, hope, mercy, and peace.

Bp Gerald John Mathias Bp Gerald John Mathias
28 Apr 2025

Pope Francis redefined leadership through humility, inclusion, and service. He stood with the marginalised, prioritised mercy over judgment, championed ecological justice, and called for reform rooted

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
28 Apr 2025

By mocking Muslims as 'puncture repairers', the Prime Minister reduces a vibrant community to a stereotype. This isn't rhetoric—it's a calculated attempt to stigmatise identity, distract from real iss

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
28 Apr 2025

We hear people saying that the President of India is there to sign on the dotted line prepared by the ruling party. We refuse to believe it because the President is the Constitutional head of the nati

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
28 Apr 2025

Tamil Nadu's autonomy resolution is yet another spark in the recent federalism debates, challenging central authority over education, finance, and representation. As BJP seeks to tighten its claws, th

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
28 Apr 2025

In Manipur, once-united communities now bleed at each other's hands, their bonds severed by narratives crafted far away. As homes burn and futures vanish, the real victors are those who profit from di

Estelle Kipgen & Leishilembi Terem Estelle Kipgen & Leishilembi Terem
28 Apr 2025

At a time when India seeks to attract global investment and project itself as a transparent business destination, such incidents chip away at investor confidence. International investors are already w

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
28 Apr 2025

Many big children who accompany their parents to their workplaces also join the labour. But until they migrate, they roam around in the village or go to plantations. They become child labourers.

F. M. Britto F. M. Britto
28 Apr 2025

Police assaulted children and priests with lathis and beat and molested women belonging to the tribal community as they barged into Juba Catholic Church in the Gajapati district, Odisha, on March 22,

Sujata Jena Sujata Jena
28 Apr 2025

Led by madmen and sanctified by markets, the world spirals—where democracy bows to bucks, diplomacy to tariffs, and the masses to misery. Insanity is the new policy; greed is its creed.

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
28 Apr 2025

when you reach the top—not to sit on it, but to see further—then sweep away the cobwebs and start the cleaning you always dreamed of.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
28 Apr 2025