Contrary to judicial relief, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that Dalit Christians lose Scheduled Caste status upon conversion, sustaining a controversial 1950 order and deepening anxieties over equa
The recent verdict of the Supreme Court of India on whether Dalit Christians can claim Scheduled Caste status would have been less troubling had it merely erred in law. What makes it profoundly disqui
Justice delivery in India depends equally on the judiciary and the executive, yet systemic failures, such as case backlogs, overuse of stringent laws, and prolonged detentions, undermine liberty and f
The Allahabad High Court's recent ruling in the case involving Rev. Father Vineet Vincent Pereira has sparked significant debate. The court refused to quash proceedings under Section 295A of the India
Commemorating Oscar Romero's martyrdom is recalling his fearless defence of the poor, his call to resist injustice, and his sacrifice. It challenges India today to confront oppression, uphold truth, a
Withdrawing futile treatment is not euthanasia but an ethical, lawful act grounded in dignity and autonomy, supporting living wills and compassionate end-of-life care. Misleading words like "passive e
In the present context of growing ineffectiveness of the United Nations to curb international conflicts and its failure to provide international peace and security, and in the face of unilateralism of
The current budget for 2026-27 signals a renewed commitment to urban development, earmarking INR 1 billion (?1 lakh crore) for the 'Urban Challenge Fund' with the ambitious goal of transforming cities
Perhaps what we need is a small board outside every office of authority. A simple reminder. "You are here temporarily. Please do not disturb permanent memories."
Robert Clements
30 Mar 2026
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