Cover Stories

Assault on the Bench

Appeals belong in higher courts, not on social media. As communal abuse and threats follow a murder conviction, the real battle is no longer over guilt or innocence, but over the independence of Ind

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
13 Jul 2026

A Lynching in MP and the Curious Case of a Woman Sessions Judge

The Barakheda lynching verdict will be tested in appeal, but an equally important trial is already underway: whether district judges can uphold the Constitution without intimidation, communal vilifica

John Dayal John Dayal
13 Jul 2026

Articles

Courts speak through evidence, not the religion of judges or the accused. Once judicial decisions are judged by identity instead of reasoning, the blindfold of Lady Justice falls, and with it, public

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
13 Jul 2026

Religion loses its soul when it becomes a vehicle for power and profit. The Ayodhya donation controversy exposes how faith is exploited for political capital and commercial enterprise. Democracy deman

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
13 Jul 2026

The deadliest weapon in modern India is invisible. Armed only with smartphones, artificial intelligence, and psychological manipulation, cybercriminals are stealing fortunes, destroying reputations, a

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
13 Jul 2026

The One Nation, One Election Bill might promise slightly more efficiency, but it will damage the constitutional foundations of India's democracy. Administrative convenience cannot justify concentratin

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
13 Jul 2026

When every constitutional safeguard appears compromised, the judiciary becomes democracy's last refuge. Though there have been some recent judicial interventions, they are only on the fringes and quic

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
13 Jul 2026

Mumbai is India's financial hub. With an estimated population of 12.5 million, it is home to more billionaires than any other city in Asia. This city is renowned for its Bollywood movies, ambitious sp

Fr. Anil Prakash D'Souza, OP Fr. Anil Prakash D'Souza, OP
13 Jul 2026

A night that starts Whenever a non-Dalit Picks up a weapon Because someone Of "his" caste Was insulted By the sight Of a Mlechchha standing tall.

Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
13 Jul 2026

Democracy was never meant to end on polling day. It was meant to continue every day thereafter, with governments being questioned, ministers being challenged, and officials knowing that somebody, some

Robert Clements Robert Clements
13 Jul 2026