In honouring St John Henry Newman as Doctor of the Church, Pope Leo XIV rekindled a light that once guided Mahatma Gandhi. Across religions and continents, both men sought Truth amid darkness. They ar

The 5th brainstorming session aimed to combat the "Minority Syndrome" and tackle the challenges of postmodern, intolerant situations in the Indian context.

India's 8,000 empty schools expose a collapse of purpose. Education isn't about buildings or statistics - it's about learning, trust, and accountability. A school without students mirrors a nation for

As education faces the twin storms of digital disruption and cultural fragmentation, Salesian Higher Education is quietly charting a new course rooted in synodality, co-responsibility, and fidelity to

Children's Day is more than a celebration — it is a conscience. In a world where one billion children face poverty, abuse, or neglect, protecting them is a duty, not charity. A society that fails its

The tragic suicides of youths blackmailed with AI-generated images highlight a growing and urgent crisis. Digital literacy, vigilance, and empathy are now essential life skills. Parents, schools, and

Hilarious — and at times deeply troubling — claims are being circulated by some self-styled "andh-bhakts" to discredit the well-documented Mughal origin of the Taj Mahal. These attempts to recast it a

In this month of remembrance—when we honour the souls of the departed and contemplate the mystery of death—these thoughts come not as shadows, but as lanterns.

Is the coastal paradise in for a windfall? The news that efforts are on to give a big push to lighthouse tourism in Goa (Navhind Times, October 29) should lift up the sagging morale of those in the Go

Stop waiting for someone to open the door for you. Build the key yourself. Speak, study, work, and persist till your skill becomes impossible to ignore. And when that happens, the world will not see y

Once a unifying sport, cricket has been hijacked by politics and power. The BCCI now mirrors the regime's arrogance. Global bullying and stoking jingoism domestically have turned the gentleman's game

ML Satyan, a prophetic voice of conscience, lived and wrote for the poor and the Church's renewal. Fearless yet compassionate, he blended faith with activism, challenging hypocrisy and comfort while i

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists reeks of hidden motives. By demanding fresh citizenship proof and ignoring its own past rolls, it is disenfranchising minorities and

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal to update the 2026 voters' list has sparked political tension. Evidently, it is a BJP-backed bid to disenfranchise minorities

Migrants form the invisible backbone of India's cities, yet they remain politically voiceless and socially excluded. They are denied fair housing, healthcare, and even voting rights, written out of In

Once a Modi admirer, Sonam Wangchuk now languishes in jail under the National Security Act. The people of Ladakh, once promised empowerment, are silenced, jobless, and disenfranchised. They were betra

The Taj Mahal, a timeless symbol of love, is now a target of hate-fueled revisionism. Despite overwhelming historical evidence, right-wing propaganda persists in recasting it as a Hindu temple.

Trump missed the Nobel Peace Prize, for which he had ardently longed, making no secret of it and loudly claiming he had prevented 7 wars. The fact remains that he has been supporting the inhumanity of

I am in for correction. With a word like 'reaction,' we have no power to stop in the middle. We have to see things through to the very end. Moreover, it never works alone but in a chain. Reaction cann

From Harappa's drainage to Hampi's aqueducts, India once built cities in harmony with nature and purpose. Today's chaotic urban sprawl betrays that legacy. A single monsoon is enough today to expose t

Kudos to a young cricketer who batted for God. May more of us learn to play our innings the same way: with courage, with grace, and with gratitude. Because when you play for Him, you never get out ...

The Union government is using the PM-SHRI scheme to push states into accepting its controversial terms. By linking funds to compliance, it leaves no stone unturned in an attempt to centralise control

Twenty years on, the Right to Information Act stands as democracy's flashlight. It once exposed corruption, but is now dimmed by amendments, vacancies, and fear. Restoring its autonomy and protecting

There is a general tendency for the older generation to look down on the younger. Gen Z may scroll and stream, but it also thinks, questions, and resists. From Ladakh to Nairobi, young voices have sta

Amid stench, pain, and silence, catholic nuns embody love in its purest form—serving the abandoned with grace that mirrors Christ's compassion. Their quiet devotion exposes the emptiness of hate and r

Akin to the movie 'The Mission,' our world today demands prophetic courage to defend the vulnerable, challenge injustice, and become "missionaries of hope." The Church's call is straightforward: every

From Bronx classrooms to Rome's newsrooms, a personal journey through perception and deception.

The Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives exposed the dark side of film-star worship in India. Admiration turning into blind devotion endangers lives, distorts reality, and weakens youth. Cinema, and b

Whether in Tehran or in Delhi, whether it is the hijab or the flag, whether it is faith or patriotism, the world is watching. And it can see through our silk ties, designer gowns and grand speeches.

Nestled in the heart of Muirabad slum, an elderly nun serves as a guiding light for the children of rickshaw pullers, providing not just education but also a sense of dignity, love, and hope for a bri

Last fortnight, I travelled to Sihora in Madhya Pradesh to attend the 83rd Christa Panthi Ashram Day. It was my third visit to that tranquil village, but my first to witness the annual celebration of

From innovator to inmate, Sonam Wangchuk's journey mirrors India's uneasy relationship with dissent. Once hailed for transforming Ladakh's education and environment, he now sits behind bars under the

Teachers' laments echo through the classrooms. Grades have replaced growth, learning is business, and respect lies buried under parental demands and corporate pressure. We are raising hollow achievers

In classrooms turned pressure cookers, India's children chase ranks instead of dreams. Every exam season claims new victims while forgetting those from the previous season. When success is equated to

In essence, Dilexi te calls the global Church to re-centre its life and mission on compassionate love, transforming both hearts and societies. By uniting contemplation and action, theology and justice

From temples to tech platforms, faith today has a price tag. Access to the sacred has become a service, and devotion has become a delivery model. It is time to ask—are we still praising, or merely pri

The shoe hurled at the Chief Justice was more than an act of rage. It was a symptom of a deeper rot. Caste arrogance, coupled with political immunity, made a mockery of the justice system. India's dem

Patience is passion tamed. Certainly, our patience is bound to achieve more than our force. A little patience should allow us to escape much mortification. What we usually forget is Time takes away as

When we stay away from gatherings of peace, are we making a quiet statement that peace is someone else's business? That compassion is an optional virtue? I hope I'm wrong. I hope our absence doesn't s