In the last couple of decades, we have seen the rapid rise of many Godmen. They also had a social presence earlier, but their social influence and political clout have been frightening lately.

Six months into the war in Gaza, Israel revels in having murdered 33,000 plus Palestinians including 16,000 children.

This article deals with the status of Arab Christians in Israel and the several challenges faced by them as minorities.

Indian democracy lies in a pathetic state of total paralysis in Manipur, with lawlessness and anarchy reigning for nearly a year over the northeastern state with a population of a mere 37 lakhs.

Telling blatant lies has become very common among the political leaders in India. It is disgusting to see that the media, which is expected to function as a watchdog in a democracy

This is an alarmist headline—it is meant to be. It is partly inspired by Fredrick Forsythe's novel Dogs of War, written 70 years ago.

By the end of the mega-election year of 2024, on the grand stage of democracy, over 60 countries and nearly 4 billion people, encompassing almost half of the global population

Getting up early at 4.30 a.m., I rushed to the Raipur railway station to catch my train. I browsed through my mobile at the station to see

Punjab is a beautiful state with wonderful people. I'd planned to visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh

As general elections approach, Narendra Modi's dominance seems assured. Yet, his apparent nervousness raises questions.

AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, faces scrutiny amid corruption allegations. Born from anti-corruption movements, the party now confronts existential threats due to alleged misconduct.

In contemporary India, the BJP-led government's majoritarian ideology promotes "uniformity", eroding the Unity in Diversity, which was the hallmark of India's policy and outlook

In a democracy, there is no barrier for any citizen to move into the political field and rise to any level of responsibility as Prime Minister or President.

The ILO report on Indian employment highlights grim realities: 80% of unemployed are youth; education fails to guarantee jobs; government initiatives yield minimal results.

India's healthcare schemes, like Ayushman Bharat, have raised questions about efficacy, transparency, and fund allocation.

The accreditation review of the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRCI) is scheduled to take place in the last week of March 2024 and in the last week of April 2024.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a pivotal tool in election campaigns in nations like India. It analyses voter data, targets messages, enhances engagement, ensures security, and forecasts results.

Films now propagate majoritarian narratives, as seen in 'Swatantraveer Savarkar'. This trend distorts history to glorify figures and ideologies, contributing to sectarian views.

The core meaning of the word 'conversion' is 'change'. Change is the fundamental principle of life. From birth to death, it is a continuous process.

It took three days for Truth to win. The victory of Truth is not an easy one and so is with Democracy.

Amidst whispers of combating the rampant spread of misinformation, the Government orchestrated an amendment to the IT Act

I was pleasantly surprised to receive your letter dated March 15 in both Hindi and English. You mentioned in your letter how you have received trust and support from 140 crore people

On January 12, 2024, a couple came to the USM to invite the community to their daughter's wedding. While sitting and talking, the conversation turned to Fr. Varghese Alengaden

The Church's response to the Indian general election in a pluralistic world should be multifaceted

We have seen different ruling styles. China recently concluded its weeklong annual parliamentary meeting in Beijing in an exultant tone.

Half a decade ago, a Bollywood movie took the entire industry by storm. The Manoj Kumar starrer "Roti, Kapda aur Makaan"

Every time, movie lovers can't wait for the release of the latest James Bond production. James Bond movies focus on the titular character, a fictional British Secret

The supreme iconoclast, Howard Zinn, observed that there is no such thing as impartial history. Even the most conscientious historians are partial in two ways

Securing 87 per cent votes in the 2024 presidential election with a voter turnout of 77.5 per cent, the 71-year-old Vladimir Putin will become the President of Russia for a fifth term

I raise this question mainly in the backdrop of the recent installations of bishops and an Archbishop in some of the north Indian dioceses

"These judges," swore the village chieftain as he stood at the edge of his village along with his deputy and looked back at the village they ruled together

It had all the trappings of a powerful bomb. Now, you may ask what they are? An outer casing, the inner explosive material

Who is a citizen? The great Greek political philosopher and polymath Aristotle raised the question for the first time.

In the intricate dance of Indian democracy, the Election Commission stands as a bastion of impartiality, ensuring fair and free elections

The sudden and unexpected resignation of Arun Goel, Election Commissioner (EC), a few days before the announcement of the Lok Sabha election

The rush has begun. All are eager to find a position in the winning ranks of the BJP. Chetan Bhagat says the BJP is full of new candidates.

Since the Hindu nationalist BJP took the reigns of power a decade ago, there has been a deliberate promotion of a pattern of policymaking in education

The recent controversy surrounding the names of two lions, Sita and Akbar, at a zoo in Kolkata, has ignited a heated debate about the power of religious beliefs and their impact on society

I live. For me, life is most eminent. It is the most important of everything. When my life is more important, all other matters are insignificant.

The house with a flag flying atop it looked with disdain at the neighbouring home with no flag on it. "No flag?" it asked.