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Selling Dreams, Delivering Disillusionment

Delhi's toxic air seems to have finally affected the muffler-clad disruptor. He rose to power, riding on a show managed by the right wing behind the scenes, but also fell to them. Any future will depe

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
17 Feb 2025

The Rise and Fall of Kejriwal

AAP was born from Anna Hazare's anti-corruption Movement, capturing the people's hearts with its promise of a different kind of politics. Its massive collapse after the 2025 election defeat shows that

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
17 Feb 2025

Articles

Kejriwal's political journey from anti-corruption crusader to Delhi CM ended in defeat as AAP lost the 2025 election. His ambition, corruption allegations, soft Hindutva approach, and refusal to ally

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
17 Feb 2025

Delhi's glaring contrasts reveal the struggle between affluence and homelessness. While the CM has made a "Sheesh Mahal" for himself, inadequate shelter facilities, apathy, and exclusionary practices

M L Satyan M L Satyan
17 Feb 2025

Akbar Road's potential renaming reflects the current tendency to erase all Muslim heritage in India. Akbar exemplified secular governance, embracing diversity and justice, promoting education, and res

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
17 Feb 2025

Manipur's tragedy highlights two years of inter-community violence, claiming hundreds of lives, displacing thousands, and destroying properties. Leadership failures, political opportunism, and complic

George Plathottam George Plathottam
17 Feb 2025

Trump's deportation of 104 chained Indian immigrants highlights the desperation of those who paid agents lakhs for illegal entry. Despite India's purported "vikas," the actual vast economic gap with d

Isaac Harold Gomes Isaac Harold Gomes
17 Feb 2025

Support can uplift the genuinely needy but risks being exploited by the corrupt by moulding it into revadi culture to woo voters. True justice requires tackling socio-economic disparities, not offerin

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
17 Feb 2025

In Air Becomes Breath, Fr Dr Jacob Naluparayil crafts a symphony of spiritual inquiry, weaving homiletic tradition with the fresh, invigorating rhythms of Pope Francis' vision for preaching.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
17 Feb 2025

Edward Berger's 2024 film, Conclave, adapted from Robert Harris' 2016 novel of the same name, is a riveting and thought-provoking thriller that delves into the insulated and inscrutable world of the V

Sacaria Joseph Sacaria Joseph
17 Feb 2025

Indian weddings are shifting towards mindful, intimate celebrations prioritising sustainability, authenticity, and financial prudence. Rising costs, ethical concerns, and personal expression drive

Anantha Padmanabhan Anantha Padmanabhan
17 Feb 2025

Use the court, or use the vote, and see the Toothpicks flee..!

Robert Clements Robert Clements
17 Feb 2025

Let's hope Modi won't allow American aircraft to land in India in such a humiliating manner again. India must uphold its dignity and protect its citizens from degrading treatment, regardless of their

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
10 Feb 2025

Bishop Budde's viral appeal for mercy on marginalised communities amid Trump's event epitomises "speaking truth to power." Rooted in prophetic tradition, her courage contrasts with media and political

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
10 Feb 2025

Hindus deeply believe that one's sins are washed away by the river Ganga. I do not refute that faith. Let that faith be deeply rooted in their lives. The verses in the above-quoted lyrics are quite cy

M L Satyan M L Satyan
10 Feb 2025

The "Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025" shifts the burden of proof to the accused, who must prove their innocence in forced or fraudulent conversion cases. The Bill i

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
10 Feb 2025

Budget 2025, celebrated by the Finance Minister, prioritises corporate interests, urban development, and political patronage over the basic needs of 146 crore Indians. Neglecting employment, education

Prakash Louis Prakash Louis
10 Feb 2025

Budget 2025, unveiled amid Delhi elections, boasts of middle-class gains but only privileges regime supporters while neglecting savings, needs, and marginalised groups. The true highlights were insuff

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
10 Feb 2025

Trump's unilateral actions and global rightward drift lays bare that power now defines truth as extreme nationalism. Manufactured grievances, historical revisionism, and exclusionary Hindutva narrativ

Archbp Thomas Menamparampil Archbp Thomas Menamparampil
10 Feb 2025

Recently, the Catholic Church in India has witnessed an increasing trend of grandiose celebrations, including centenaries of dioceses, anniversaries of religious congregations, and lavish jubilees for

Fr. Augustin Prabhu Fr. Augustin Prabhu
10 Feb 2025

Right-wing communalists are rewriting Indian history—portraying medieval Islam as oppressive and ancient Aryans as indigenous. Their revisionism attempts to overshadow Gandhi's pivotal role in uniting

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
10 Feb 2025

Let that picture of our beloved Indians, the majority from Gujarat, and the rest from elsewhere in India, be branded in our minds. Branded, so that 'tit for tat', as said in the US, or Karma as we in

Robert Clements Robert Clements
10 Feb 2025

Yogi Adityanath's push for a "Hindu Constitution" and an Akhand Hindu Rashtra fosters majoritarian dominance, disenfranchises minorities, and violates constitutional principles. These inflammatory ass

Dr. Olav Albuquerque Dr. Olav Albuquerque
03 Feb 2025

Hope is not just a recounting of Pope Francis' life but a testament to his unwavering belief in compassion, humility, and the transformative power of love. By emphasising Hope as a guiding force, the

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
03 Feb 2025

The Hindutva agenda exploits India's Hindu majority and herd mentality, pushing divisive narratives to an impoverished nation. This misuse of religion for political plays is steering India towards a d

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
03 Feb 2025

The judiciary's reluctance to grant bail, especially in cases targeting minorities under laws like the UP Anti-Conversion Act, is reflective of the discriminatory practices which have crept in since t

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
03 Feb 2025

Cherian had many firsts to his credit. He performed India's first coronary artery bypass surgery. He also accomplished the first heart-lung transplant.

P. A. Chacko P. A. Chacko
03 Feb 2025

The BJP's blabber against Kerala, led by figures like Nitesh Rane, is in line with its agenda. Kerala's egalitarian society was hitherto an insurmountable challenge to Hindutva ideology, yet recent BJ

Mathew John Mathew John
03 Feb 2025

India's advancements in space research contrast with grassroots challenges like environmental degradation, poor disaster preparedness, and preventable tragedies. There is an urgent need for collaborat

M L Satyan M L Satyan
03 Feb 2025

Collapsing infrastructure is a phenomenon that is expressive of the government's way of working, wherein it evades accountability and shifts blame to contractors. Awarding contracts to the lowest bidd

Pachu Menon Pachu Menon
03 Feb 2025

Rising communalism and weakening institutions threaten our values of democracy and pluralism. However, growing awareness, campaigns for harmony, and political unity offer a light of hope. It will depe

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
03 Feb 2025

Change, because it is we who have made corruption a way of life...!

Robert Clements Robert Clements
03 Feb 2025

Our Prime Minister Modi is considered a "Vishwaguru" and a world leader. Why? Modi and his party won a thumping victory and formed the government for the third time. Many world leaders seek Modi's gui

M L Satyan M L Satyan
27 Jan 2025

Labelling dissent as "anti-national" is against democracy and a clear indicator of unaccountability. True anti-national acts are those that weaponise communalism, violate constitutional principles, an

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
27 Jan 2025

The American people got a taste of Trump's plainly illegal actions on his first day in office. He signed a flurry of executive orders overriding orders issued by the outgoing Biden administration. On

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
27 Jan 2025

The 47th US President's imperialistic policies and tendencies and disregard for constitutional norms are akin to authoritarian figures of yore. From threatening global agreements to ending birthright

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
27 Jan 2025

To preserve India's democratic and republican nature, citizens must remain vigilant, engaged, and committed to constitutional values. Strengthening institutions, safeguarding minority rights, promotin

Dr. Pauly Mathew Muricken Dr. Pauly Mathew Muricken
27 Jan 2025

Dr Rajendra Prasad emphasised that democracy depends on integrity, compromise, and capable leadership, not just the Constitution. Post-independence, socio-political failures, consumerism, ecological i

Harasankar Adhikari Harasankar Adhikari
27 Jan 2025

Indian trade unions are facing declining membership, fragmented representation, and weakened bargaining power arising from economic shifts and widespread changes. The Industrial Relations Code 2020 ha

Jose Vattakuzhy Jose Vattakuzhy
27 Jan 2025

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's claim that Pranab Mukherjee endorsed 'ghar wapsi' has sparked controversy. It has not only raised religious but also constitutional, socio-economic and political concerns.

Dr. John Singarayar Dr. John Singarayar
27 Jan 2025

Life is hardly respectable if it has no posers, tasks and labours. Again, life is hardly respectable if it has no joy, sleep, or love. The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundin

Raja Purushothaman Raja Purushothaman
27 Jan 2025

Even as selfish decisions are thrown out, it also whispers into our ears to reflect on why such a law was made. It whispers to each of us to think deeper than our present situation and realise the Con

Robert Clements Robert Clements
27 Jan 2025