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Crimes Against Women and the Toxic Masculinity Behind It

The nation is grappling with rising violence against women driven by the alarming normalisation of aggression fueled by toxic masculinity. The ground reality today challenges the delusions of security

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
30 Sep 2024

Unsafe by Default The Tragic Reality for Women

The brutal rape of an 85-year-old woman in Pune exposes the moral decay in society, highlighting increasing sexual violence across all ages.In the quiet, suburban streets of Pune's Mahalunge, a heinou

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
30 Sep 2024

Articles

Badlapur, known for both a film and a city, recently made headlines due to the sexual abuse of two young girls at a preschool.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
30 Sep 2024

To combat global challenges, the current generation must adopt Gandhi's values of tolerance and non-violence.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
30 Sep 2024

The controversy over the allegation of using animal fat in Tirupati laddus has sparked political debate.

M L Satyan M L Satyan
30 Sep 2024

The recent controversy surrounding the Tirupati Laddu, one of India's most revered religious offerings, has sparked a profound firestorm of religious, political, and social debate.

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
30 Sep 2024

Regularity and radicality are two fundamental dimensions of life that everyone must engage with at some point.

Jayaseelan Savariarpitchai SDB Jayaseelan Savariarpitchai SDB
30 Sep 2024

As night set in, I would put the front glass pane up, and believe you me, no air conditioner in the world could beat the refreshing gusts of cool air driven in by the thrust of the bus.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
30 Sep 2024

India's Constitution is unique and has evolved organically.

Pauly Muricken Pauly Muricken
23 Sep 2024

His government's meat ban in towns along the Narmada River disproportionately affects only certain communities and is clearly motivated by a Hindutva-driven political agenda.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
23 Sep 2024

Rahul Gandhi's four-day US tour highlighted his vision for a secular, diverse India, contrasting it with the BJP-RSS's Hindutva ideology.

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
23 Sep 2024

The merger of Hyderabad with India in 1948, led by the Indian Army (Operation Polo), is celebrated differently by political parties.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court has emphasised the principle of "bail as the rule, jail as the exception," even in cases under stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA.

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
23 Sep 2024

Catholic institutions must unite in their functioning to resist external pressures and fanaticism.

Dr Martin Valiyaparambil VC Dr Martin Valiyaparambil VC
23 Sep 2024

"The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax."

Peter Fernandes, SFX Peter Fernandes, SFX
23 Sep 2024

While others play badminton, watch Netflix, or read a book for 'timepass'- a term I find quite cute—I'm often caught watching steam engine videos.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
23 Sep 2024

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
16 Sep 2024

Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) general secretary, passed away at 72. Known for his inclusive political approach, he supported secularism, religious minorities, and education reforms.

John Dayal John Dayal
16 Sep 2024

Sitaram Yechury, a genuine gentleman politician that he was. It is very difficult to find many such leaders in our Indian political scenario these days.

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
16 Sep 2024

The postponement of India's 2021 census has already impacted governance, resource allocation, and social welfare programs, especially for the marginalised.

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
16 Sep 2024

The SEBI chief faces renewed scrutiny over allegations of conflict of interest, raising doubts about the regulator's integrity.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
16 Sep 2024

On September 3, 2024, the United Kingdom suspended arms exports to Israel over humanitarian law concerns.

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
16 Sep 2024

Unsustainable development contributes to the country's natural disasters, especially in the South, in no small degree.

Pachu Menon Pachu Menon
16 Sep 2024

The state of the nation is a result of the complicity of the middle class and the business elites with nefarious elements due to their greed.

Mathew John Mathew John
16 Sep 2024

Misinformation fuels anti-minority violence and societal division in India. Addressing these biases will be critical for fostering harmony, ensuring justice, and preventing further escalation of hate

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
16 Sep 2024

It was a jaded old man called Donald, spewing the same mouthfuls of hate and anger against immigrants and foreigners I'd heard during his tenure as the President.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
16 Sep 2024

In India, the troubling trend wherein authorities use bulldozers to destroy homes, businesses, and other structures connected to people accused of crimes without following the proper legal procedures

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
09 Sep 2024

The recent incident of a student being shot after being mistaken for a cow smuggler shows the dangers of cow vigilantism.

Aakash Aakash
09 Sep 2024

I was the secretary of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, when I invited the late Fr. John Vallamattom, founder of "Indian Currents", to give a speech on December 6, 1992.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
09 Sep 2024

Abdul Ghafoor Noorani passed away, leaving behind a legacy of critical writings on constitutionalism, sectarian violence, and political issues in India.

John Dayal John Dayal
09 Sep 2024

More policies do not ensure better safety for women, as crimes persist despite numerous laws.

George Plathottam George Plathottam
09 Sep 2024

Public universities will need to uphold equity, critical thinking, and autonomy if we are to combat growing social inequalities.

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
09 Sep 2024

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, enacted in 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.

Peter Mundackal Peter Mundackal
09 Sep 2024

Corruption, party-hopping, and dishonesty have become normalised in India.

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
09 Sep 2024

The RSS is attempting to rewrite history by claiming that caste divisions in India were caused by Muslim invasions and British colonisation while praising the caste system as a protector of Hindu soci

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
09 Sep 2024

The first thing that happens when there is violence or rioting today is to shut down the internet.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
09 Sep 2024