New York has become a counter-narrative to the faltering democracies and the tightening grip of authoritarianism worldwide. Mamdani’s ascent marks a generational shift — ample proof that courage, co
Fr. Gaurav Nair
In India, Nehru is vilified; in New York, his words inspire. As a young Mayor invokes his "tryst with destiny," we are reminded that moral leadership transcends borders and that history outlives its d
A. J. Philip
Zohran Mamdani's ascent to New York's mayorship signals a global shift towards compassion, inclusion, and social justice. His victory shows that we can still triumph over hate and authoritarianism and
Jacob Peenikaparambil
At a time when Nehru's legacy is being vilified by the right-wing regime, it is vital to recall how his visionary policy of non-alignment and moral diplomacy elevated India's global stature, preventin
In honouring St John Henry Newman as Doctor of the Church, Pope Leo XIV rekindled a light that once guided Mahatma Gandhi. Across religions and continents, both men sought Truth amid darkness. They ar
Cedric Prakash
The 5th brainstorming session aimed to combat the "Minority Syndrome" and tackle the challenges of postmodern, intolerant situations in the Indian context.
Francis Sunil Rosario
India's 8,000 empty schools expose a collapse of purpose. Education isn't about buildings or statistics - it's about learning, trust, and accountability. A school without students mirrors a nation for
Jaswant Kaur
As education faces the twin storms of digital disruption and cultural fragmentation, Salesian Higher Education is quietly charting a new course rooted in synodality, co-responsibility, and fidelity to
Children's Day is more than a celebration — it is a conscience. In a world where one billion children face poverty, abuse, or neglect, protecting them is a duty, not charity. A society that fails its
The tragic suicides of youths blackmailed with AI-generated images highlight a growing and urgent crisis. Digital literacy, vigilance, and empathy are now essential life skills. Parents, schools, and
Hilarious — and at times deeply troubling — claims are being circulated by some self-styled "andh-bhakts" to discredit the well-documented Mughal origin of the Taj Mahal. These attempts to recast it a
Balvinder
In this month of remembrance—when we honour the souls of the departed and contemplate the mystery of death—these thoughts come not as shadows, but as lanterns.
Is the coastal paradise in for a windfall? The news that efforts are on to give a big push to lighthouse tourism in Goa (Navhind Times, October 29) should lift up the sagging morale of those in the Go
Pachu Menon
Stop waiting for someone to open the door for you. Build the key yourself. Speak, study, work, and persist till your skill becomes impossible to ignore. And when that happens, the world will not see y
Robert Clements