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