Cover Stories

The Opposition Beyond Parties

Political parties remain indispensable to democracy, but they cannot monopolise dissent. A new civic opposition must work alongside them without becoming subordinate.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
02 Nov 2026

India's Permanent Opposition: Why Gen Z Must Redefine Democratic Vigilance

Political parties seek power, not public welfare. Gen Z must therefore become India's permanent opposition—a decentralised, non-partisan force that holds every government accountable, defends constitu

Jijo Thomas Placheril Jijo Thomas Placheril
02 Nov 2026

Articles

From Serbia's leaderless student movement to Brazil's resurgence, democracy draws strength from mobilisation, persistence and collective courage. These developments offer a vital lesson: lasting polit

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
02 Nov 2026

Years of Indian training had taught me to approach a public toilet with caution and reluctant bravery. Before entering, the mind begins its negotiations: Can I hold it till home? Should I risk this? H

Sujay Daniel, SJ Sujay Daniel, SJ
02 Nov 2026

These virtues tie us to humanity, link us with the divine, and make us responsible to and for one another. It implies and expects action. Compassion alone is not enough. We must act! To act, we need t

Dr Mudita Menona Sodder Dr Mudita Menona Sodder
02 Nov 2026

The citizen continues supplying his phone number to buy socks, his birthday to order lunch, and his entire family history to recover a forgotten password. His privacy seems remarkably negotiable. Some

Robert Clements Robert Clements
02 Nov 2026