Cover Stories

Inventing the Enemy

Yesterday they were “Urban Naxals”; today they are “Dimaagi Naxals.” Tomorrow, who knows? Political labels multiply, but is the government creating enemies faster than it can answer the uncomfortabl

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
24 Aug 2026

Dimaagi Naxals, Manufacturing a New Enemy

The "rise" of "Dimaagi Naxals" reveals a disturbing politics of perpetual enemies. As young Indians shed fear, question authority and demand accountability, dissent is being equated with extremism and

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
24 Aug 2026

Articles

A democracy must distinguish between an armed insurgent and a questioning citizen. Calling critics, students, academics or activists "Dimaagi Naxals" is unacceptable. Strength lies not in silencing di

Dr Martin Valiyaparambil VC Dr Martin Valiyaparambil VC
24 Aug 2026

As I watched, I could not help remembering the interview I did with your father, NKP Salve, for Jain TV in the 1990s. Goswami, I presume, was then still "studying for some time in a Jesuit-run school,

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
24 Aug 2026

After years in abeyance, Justice Sunday returns at a moment of profound national crisis. From poverty and exclusion to attacks on minorities and environmental destruction, the Church is called to recl

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
24 Aug 2026

Israel has transformed from the biblical David into a heavily armed Goliath. Self-defence cannot justify occupation, mass displacement and civilian suffering. The world must find the courage to act.

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
24 Aug 2026

Pellet guns were fired at protesting students, and nobody can say who ordered it. The issue has transcended one incident. Power remains concentrated, but responsibility is endlessly dispersed.

Oliver D'Souza Oliver D'Souza
24 Aug 2026

Beneath India's boasts of growth and power, a deeper restlessness is spreading. Jobs vanish, institutions weaken, citizens move, dissent is silenced, and trust collapses; the CJP's rise reflects this

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
24 Aug 2026

Sanatan borders bruised me In caste societies. Left Ideologies crushed me In European societies. Sharia societies Erased my skin.

Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla Dr Suryaraju Mattimalla
24 Aug 2026

Unity is beautiful, but only when united around what is right. Otherwise, unity merely allows everyone to become lost without feeling lonely.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
24 Aug 2026