Cover Stories

The PM and the Phantom

A decade of political dominance was meant to replace the Nehruvian era. Instead, Nehru remains the indispensable reference point of Modi's India—invoked, denounced and resurrected in almost every ma

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
15 Jun 2026

Twelve Years of Rule that Inflicted Irreversible Damage on India

Twelve years after Narendra Modi assumed office, critics argue that the gravest damage lies not in any single policy failure but in the weakening of democratic institutions, constitutional norms and p

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
15 Jun 2026

Articles

After I reached this place on May 27, 1964, I have generally kept away from writing letters. Old habits, however, die hard. My daughter is here, and so are my grandsons. None of us knows you personall

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
15 Jun 2026

As an educator committed to improving the quality of education in our country, I am writing this open letter to draw your attention to issues that require urgent intervention. I trust these concerns w

Albert Rayan Albert Rayan
15 Jun 2026

The greatest threat to religion today is not atheism but its politicisation and commercialisation. When faith is used to divide, hate and dominate, it becomes a mockery of itself. True religion begins

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
15 Jun 2026

Once the BJP leader who proudly defended his right to eat beef, Kiren Rijiju now stands accused of dismissing minority anxieties as propaganda. His evolution reflects the growing distance between cons

John Dayal John Dayal
15 Jun 2026

India's invisible care economy rests on the unpaid labour of millions of women. The Supreme Court has recognised homemakers as nation builders; the challenge now is to support, value, and invest in ca

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
15 Jun 2026

A court that recognises a constitutional danger yet permits the process to proceed cannot remain outside the story. As allegations of mass disenfranchisement grow, the focus of political and constitut

Oliver D'Souza Oliver D'Souza
15 Jun 2026

As hate, violence and greed become the new normal, the Sacred Heart of Jesus challenges us to live differently. Its message of fire, forgiveness, fearlessness, freedom and fraternity remains the most

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
15 Jun 2026

You mark us by our labour. Hindu scriptures call us We were born From feet, From dirt, From sin.

Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
15 Jun 2026

A few years from now, while the old political warriors are wondering what embarrassing nickname has been invented for them, the cockroaches may still be crawling steadily forward, quietly having the l

Robert Clements Robert Clements
15 Jun 2026