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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