The NDA may have won, but the real victory was claimed earlier—through inducements, manipulated rolls, and institutional silence. Bihar’s result isn’t a verdict of voters alone; it’s a snapshot of dem
Fr. Gaurav Nair
A generation once taught to trust India's institutions now watches them crumble. The Bihar result exposes a democracy on life support, where electoral rolls are manipulated, scrutiny collapses, and th
In a speech heavy on self-glorification and light on facts, Modi reshaped history to suit himself. The real shock was Tharoor's applause. When public thinkers start echoing power instead of challengin
A. J. Philip
While oligarchs grow unimaginably rich, institutions crumble and corruption mutates into a system-wide creed. The real scandal is not just the loot—it is a society so intimidated, polarised and distra
Mathew John
The Delhi blast shows how terror adapts while the State repeats familiar missteps. Intelligence gaps, punitive demolitions, and deepening alienation raise a tricky question: is India confronting terro
Jacob Peenikaparambil
The verdict of the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in the Presidential reference case is a severe blow to the federal principles of the Indian Constitution. A constitution bench of the Supreme
Joseph Maliakan
Thou dost the air of December, O Babasaheb, Tremble with thy memory. Out of each city, each village, each slum and dumb avenue, like waves upon Chaitya Bhoomi stand millions— Their tracks are suppl
Heaven begins wherever love becomes action. When we walk with the poor, listen to their cries, and share our blessings, we touch Christ Himself. Dilexi Te reminds us that compassion is not optional—it
India's future brightens when citizens embrace diversity, practise respectful dialogue, and act with conscience. Every small gesture of fairness and friendship strengthens the nation. True patriotism
All problems, if left unattended, either go away on their own or enlarge themselves to dangle like the sword of Damocles. So, the best way is to put our brains to proper use and find a solution.
Our strength has always been in those who think bravely and speak boldly. Let us not label them dangerous. Let us recognise them as the guardians of our freedom…
Robert Clements