Cover Stories

Prayer Must Find Its Feet

We pray for peace, justice and the persecuted, yet remain conspicuously silent when injustice stares us in the face. At what point does piety become an alibi for cowardice, and prayer an excuse for re

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
16 Nov 2026

Political Involvement of Christians: If Not Now, When? (Part I)

Christian faith cannot remain detached from political responsibility. Amid growing attacks and marginalisation, Christians must move beyond passive silence, recognise political participation as a hist

Prof. Raj Irudaya, SJ Prof. Raj Irudaya, SJ
16 Nov 2026

Articles

Dr Randall Sequeira's arrest raises questions about the criminalisation of solidarity with Adivasi communities resisting mining projects. As a doctor who chose service over comfort, his case highlight

Jubel D'Cruz Jubel D'Cruz
16 Nov 2026

From pioneering healthcare and education to the freedom struggle, social reform and nation-building, Indian Christians have contributed immensely to the country's progress. Yet, their legacy of servic

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
16 Nov 2026

Sonia Gandhi's Belonging offers an intimate account of a life shaped by love, loss, duty and political upheaval. It challenges the persistent myths cooked up against her while also reflecting on India

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
16 Nov 2026

The US midterm elections offer India an important democratic lesson: political power is never permanent, and no leader is above public scrutiny. A strong opposition, accountable government, independen

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
16 Nov 2026

Uttar Pradesh is the Congress's ultimate test of national relevance. Rebuilding its fractured coalition, addressing grievances and negotiating credible alliances are essential if it hopes to regain re

John Dayal John Dayal
16 Nov 2026

India's political leadership has consistently avoided unscripted public debates, hiding behind parliamentary conventions. Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Narendra Modi revives an important democratic ques

Jijo Thomas Placheril Jijo Thomas Placheril
16 Nov 2026

India's fisheries boom must translate into better lives for those who sustain it. Rising production and exports mean little when traditional fishers face mounting debts, climate risks and inadequate s

Jose Vattakuzhy Jose Vattakuzhy
16 Nov 2026

Adopted from Kolkata as a toddler, Italian nurse Ramona Tratter returns to her birth country to bring healthcare and hope to marginalised communities in Bengal.

CM Paul CM Paul
16 Nov 2026

There's a wonderful convenience to changing a name. You can invite the press, pull a cord and have a photograph of the job being done.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
16 Nov 2026