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The Winds of Awakening

From student-led resistance to political upheavals, a democratic awakening is gathering momentum worldwide. The cult of the strongman is confronting people who once appeared dumb and powerless.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
09 Nov 2026

US Elections Trump Makes America Gross Again

The American electorate has delivered a decisive rebuke to Trump's arrogance, divisive politics and economic mismanagement. From Indian-origin politicians breaking barriers to Vivek Ramaswamy's defeat

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
09 Nov 2026

Articles

From Serbia to Brazil, Israel, the United States and India, people are challenging authoritarianism, corruption, communalism and war. A global awakening is gathering momentum, with youth-led movements

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
09 Nov 2026

India's Gen Z has punctured Modi's carefully manufactured grandeur and galvanised a nationwide resistance. Despite brutal repression, the people's movement continues to challenge authoritarianism, dem

Mathew John Mathew John
09 Nov 2026

Mumbai BJP Chief Ameet Satam posted sharp criticism on X, saying citizens did not need "lessons on how to celebrate Diwali" from Dia Mirza. Within hours, the civic body deleted the video. Mumbai Mayor

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
09 Nov 2026

The BJP's electoral dominance rests not merely on Modi's charisma, money or media control, but on a permanent grassroots machinery combining RSS cadre, booth-level voter intelligence, AI-driven campai

John Dayal John Dayal
09 Nov 2026

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that constitutional safeguards cannot be circumvented through procedural manipulation. The 24-hour deadline for producing an accused before a Magistrate begins when li

Jessy Kurian Jessy Kurian
09 Nov 2026

Catholic health care must resist the commodification of human life and rediscover its Gospel mandate to serve the poor. Financial sustainability cannot eclipse compassion, dignity and trust. Healing i

Mario Vaz, CCBI Bioethics Forum Mario Vaz, CCBI Bioethics Forum
09 Nov 2026

A People's Tribunal in Kolkata documented at least 48 cases of alleged persecution of Christians in West Bengal. Victims recounted violence, intimidation and religious discrimination owing to the grow

Fr. Sunil Rosario Fr. Sunil Rosario
09 Nov 2026

Christian missionary institutions have helped shape modern India through education, healthcare and social reform. Yet the Sangh Parivar questions their patriotism and motives. Its own leaders benefite

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
09 Nov 2026

Perhaps the common man should stop saying, "I cannot breathe," and start saying, "I cannot vote." Watch how quickly the minister opens his window. Watch how urgently he demands action.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
09 Nov 2026