The BJP's rule has enriched its faithful and exhausted the rest. As regional identities rise in resistance, India stands torn between imposed uniformity and a pluralistic past. What began as a promise

The tricolour may rise, but justice lies fallen. In this 78th year of freedom, India stands as a nation that has forgotten its covenant of equality. Freedom without dignity is no freedom at all.

In contrast, consider the Bible. It is the world's best-selling book, not because Jesus spoke Aramaic, but because the Bible was translated into every major language. Translation is the oxygen of reli

When two ASMI nuns, Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis, were released from jail in Durg, Chhattisgarh, after being granted bail by an NIA court, representatives of different political parties from Kerala

The Indian Constitution has granted the right to vote to all citizens of sound mind above the age of 18, irrespective of an individual's caste, religion, social or economic status. Voting is not a fun

What's clear as day is that so long as Feku is around, Bholisthan can never recover its democratic essence or its humanity. But then, hope can spring from the most unexpected quarter! There are confir

To Gandhi, Swaraj did not mean replacing British rule with Indian rule. Political independence was not an end in itself. Swaraj was, above all, about individual autonomy, involving self-respect, self-

India's youth bulge was meant to be our greatest asset. But without jobs, dignity, or direction, it's fast becoming a ticking time bomb. The demographic dividend we celebrate may well turn into a demo

While we take to global platforms to thump our chests and roar our greatness, back home in a quiet police station in Chhattisgarh, a woman named Jyoti Sharma walks in with all the arrogance of someone

The arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh yet again exposes the rising saffron terror against Christians — false FIRs, mob attacks, and anti-conversion law misuse. With police complicity and muted Church

Our Constitution begins with "We the people." Not "We the Hindus," "We the tribals," or "We the majority." If you believe in Ambedkar's vision, then your duty is to protect the right of every citizen

India mirrors a global rise in fascism, hate speech, mob violence, and draconian laws targeting minorities. The arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh is an alarming erosion of justice and peace. The situ

Christians in BJP-ruled states face escalating intimidation: false arrests, anti-conversion law misuse, and mob violence with police complicity. The recent arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh exposes a

In a boost to democratic rights, the Supreme Court quashed the FIR against actor Mohan Babu and his son for a 2019 protest, affirming their right to free speech and peaceful assembly amid growing rest

Incidentally, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, destined to make a mark in history, were reluctant to join politics.

When we step out of the house, we complain of heat waves, pouring rain, hurting feet, aching back, or poor vision. Complaints, complaints, and even more complaints. It is as if people have nothing pos

For instance, the "Biology of Love" refers to the hormonal and neurological processes in the body that drive feelings of love and attraction. As the title of a book, one fails to understand how they c

You can't reduce minorities to decimal points abroad, and erase them like chalk from a blackboard at home. You can't expect the world to applaud your additions while ignoring your subtractions.

Between 2014 and 2022, the ED was basically the left arm of the BJP government. It conducted over 25 times more cases than during the UPA's decade. Its reign of terror will hopefully be challenged by

When religion is stripped of spirituality and co-opted for political gain, it becomes a tool of control and violence. The Kanwar Yatra's transformation reflects how devotion can be weaponised, with la

Environmental degradation has turned a cherished dream into a nightmare. Criminalising ecocide affirms the rights of nature and all life forms. We need to shift from human-centred interests to ecologi

Held hostage through a screen, stripped of dignity, and coerced into submission. "Digital arrest" is the new face of cybercrime. Deepfakes, cloned voices, and legal theatre now haunt even the educated

"Sister Maeve Hughes, 96, was a scholar, author, and innovative principal of Loreto College, Calcutta. She balanced discipline with compassion and inspired hundreds of young women to pursue higher stu

Initially, the Talasari Mission was under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Bombay. This was the only tribal Mission where Franciscan missionaries, Jesuits, priests from the Archdiocese of Bombay

WHO defines loneliness as "the painful feeling that arises from a gap between desired and actual social connections, while social isolation refers to the objective lack of sufficient social connection

The NEP's ambitious goals are already faltering due to weak infrastructure, undertrained faculty, and limited budgets. Without equitable implementation and rural inclusion, skill development has becom

Time we stepped out of the therapist's waiting room, told the doctor-politician, "Thank you, but I'd like to live in the present now," and get on with building a future. Because if we don't, we will

Medical advancements have extended life expectancy far beyond what people could have thought was once possible, yet death remains inevitable. Life can be prolonged artificially to some extent in ICUs;

Kerala's secular harmony, fostered through interfaith collaborations, diverse Ayurvedic practitioners, and communal aid during crises, debunks myths like "The Kerala Story." Contrary to the divisive p

Radhika Yadav, a talented tennis player, was murdered by her father over societal taunts about living on her income and family pride. Parents are encouraged to offer unconditional support and resist e

She married in April, her heart full of dreams; by July, both her dreams and her body lay buried.

Before asking such a question, it is better to know the gender of God. Is God a He? Or is God a She? Or is God both? Many believe that God created all things. If God is the Creator, then God is defini

The Modi government is selectively appointing judges, ignoring collegium recommendations. It is favouring only aligned lawyers while delaying others, including women. Echoing Indira Gandhi's era, it h

According to "global media reports," Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a "prominent international leader," recognised for his "visionary leadership," "diplomatic efforts," and "contributions

In 2016, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat stated that the time had come to teach our new generation to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' at every occasion. To this, Asaduddin Owaisi said that even if a knife

The "winner takes all" mentality exposes how human rationality succumbs to animal instincts in imperialism, politics, and relationships—from US hegemony and Gaza's plight to India's RSS-BJP dominance.

Instead of writing new laws, how about rewriting our confidence? Let's build relationships that don't need locks, and faiths that don't fear another.