Cover Stories

Beyond Blame: Unity and Accountability After the Pahalgam Tragedy

In the aftermath of Pahalgam’s bloodied meadow, communal fear and fractured bonds are being tested against stories of courage, solidarity, and hope—challenging India to confront deep-seated divisions,

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
05 May 2025

Pahalgam Tragedy: What is the Way Ahead for Peace?

The Pahalgam tragedy exposed not just a security lapse but also deep social wounds. Amid horror, local Muslims led rescue efforts, even as hate narratives spread. Lasting peace in Kashmir demands just

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
05 May 2025

Articles

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