Cover Stories

Voter List Vultures

When Democracy knocks, it may find Bihar's doors padlocked. The latest voter purge will fail the poor by default. Bihar may not just be a scandal, but a pilot project.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
07 Jul 2025

Right to Vote Back to British Days

As Bihar faces a dubious voter roll revision, millions—mostly poor and marginalised—risk disenfranchisement. If unchecked, this threatens to dismantle universal suffrage, reducing democracy to privile

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
07 Jul 2025

Articles

In a world scarred by war, hatred, and inhuman leadership, education must humanise, not merely inform. Sanjeevani Vidyapeeth shows how empowering the marginalised with values, character, and competenc

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
07 Jul 2025

The sinking of MSC ELSA 3 off Kerala's coast exposes a toxic mix of corporate impunity, political complicity, and environmental neglect. As hazardous cargo threatens lives and livelihoods, the silence

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
07 Jul 2025

In a world slipping into chaos, where leaders trade threats and valorise violence, India mirrors this decay, silencing dissent, weaponising identity, and pushing the marginalised to the margins. The c

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
07 Jul 2025

When Fr. Stan Swamy died on July 5, 2021, the world of truth and justice was shocked and saddened. Those who belonged to this group were convinced that his death was not a natural one, but a premedita

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
07 Jul 2025

The strength of India is in her democracy; the unity of India is in her diversity; the heritage of India is in her hospitality, the breath of India is in her principle of Ahimsa/non-violence, and the

Fr. L. Michael Collins Fr. L. Michael Collins
07 Jul 2025

Marking June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' is a calculated distortion of history, designed to vilify Indira Gandhi while deflecting from the ongoing, undeclared Emergency under Modi.

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
07 Jul 2025

When a nation stops examining itself, it stops evolving. When a people stop questioning, they stop progressing. And when truth is replaced by lies, it takes only a few years for credibility to erode —

Robert Clements Robert Clements
07 Jul 2025

The Emergency must be remembered, not as a tool to target a political party but as a lesson against authoritarian excess. Yet, we cannot ignore that worse violations of democratic norms and human righ

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
30 Jun 2025

Fifty years later, India faces a chilling déjà vu with an 'undeclared' Emergency. Freedom of speech is stifled, dissent is suppressed, and institutions are compromised. True democracy demands resistan

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
30 Jun 2025

Amit Shah's claim that those who speak English will be ashamed evidences that the BJP-RSS is trying to bring down the populace and push India into another Vedic dark age where ignorance and superstiti

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
30 Jun 2025

The NSE's ?1,400 crore settlement with SEBI raises critical concerns about India's financial markets. Any perceived regulatory capture risks eroding trust.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
30 Jun 2025

Christian education in India has had a profound influence on democracy and social justice in the country. It played a pivotal role in challenging caste oppression, promoting inclusivity, and fostering

Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB
30 Jun 2025

"The spread of digital culture, particularly evident among young people, is profoundly changing their experience of space and time; it influences their daily activities, communication, and interperson

Joe Eruppakkatt Joe Eruppakkatt
30 Jun 2025

Welcome to the Happy State of Emergency: Where freedom is carefully curated, minds are pre-cooked, and Big Brother doesn't need to frown—he just raises one eyebrow... and we salute…!

Robert Clements Robert Clements
30 Jun 2025

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