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A Dangerous Strategy of Communal Divide

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has consistently leveraged communal sentiments to consolidate its voter base.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
09 Sep 2024

Bulldozer Justice and Mob Lynching: A Blatant Violation of the Rule of Law Continues

Despite BJP's 2024 election setback, violence by cow vigilantes and demolitions targeting Muslims have increased.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
09 Sep 2024

Articles

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

Teachers' Day in India honours Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's legacy. The day reminds us to reevaluate the evolving role of teachers as mentors in a rapidly changing world.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
02 Sep 2024

Focusing on protecting female children isn't enough; educating male children from a young age about respect, consent, and healthy attitudes toward sexuality is crucial.

M L Satyan M L Satyan
02 Sep 2024

The Shivaji statue wasn't placed on a pedestal of strong brick and mortar; instead, it teetered on a shaky foundation of shoddy work, bureaucratic shortcuts, and political manoeuvring.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
02 Sep 2024

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aimed to promote financial inclusion, opening over 53 crore bank accounts. However, many accounts remain inactive, with limited access to credit.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
02 Sep 2024

According to NCRB data, there are significant differences in the number of reported cases of atrocities against Dalits across Indian states for the year 2022.

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
02 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court ordered the removal of a murdered doctor's identity from social media, emphasising that the victim's privacy is inviolable.

Jessy Kurian Jessy Kurian
02 Sep 2024

From 'Nirbhaya' in 2012 to 'Abhaya' in 2024, it has been a long series of brutalities perpetrated on women.

Pachu Menon Pachu Menon
02 Sep 2024

"Boys will be boys. They make mistakes." What does this statement convey?

Dr. Elsa Lycias Joel Dr. Elsa Lycias Joel
02 Sep 2024

The RSS is using "sadhus" and "religious programs" to infiltrate Dalit bastis, aiming to win back the votes that shifted away from the BJP in the 2024 elections.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
02 Sep 2024

Snakebite deaths occur due to a lack of community awareness of the prevention and cure.

F. M. Britto F. M. Britto
02 Sep 2024

Religion has played a crucial role in shaping civilisations and human life but has also contributed to conflicts and divisions.

Dr. M. D. Thomas Dr. M. D. Thomas
02 Sep 2024

Since the government is intent on a uniform civil code, which could lead, I'm sure to a Uniformed Eating Code.Since the government is intent on a uniform civil code, which could lead, I'm sure to a Un

Robert Clements Robert Clements
02 Sep 2024

The Hema Committee report reveals sexual harassment, exploitation, and gender discrimination in the Malayalam film industry

Aakash Aakash
26 Aug 2024

Wherever in the netherworld he prowls, Joseph Goebbels must certainly be awed by the masterful practitioners of his art in the mainstream Indian media.

Mathew John Mathew John
26 Aug 2024

The intersection of caste and sexual violence in India reveals persistent social injustices, with Dalit women facing dual oppression.

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
26 Aug 2024

In August, three brutal rape and murder cases in India highlighted ongoing violence against women, despite existing laws.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
26 Aug 2024

The lateral entry policy in India's bureaucracy allows private individuals to enter senior government roles, bypassing traditional recruitment.

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
26 Aug 2024

The NDA government initiated the third edition of "Har Ghar Tiranga" on Independence Day 2024.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
26 Aug 2024

A country's success at the Olympics reflects its development.

Lancy Lobo Lancy Lobo
26 Aug 2024

Why am I harping on the word "slip"? It has many meanings, idioms and connotations that have a bearing on our current state of political affairs.

Chhotebhai Chhotebhai
26 Aug 2024

Not just you and me, but religious communities and nations forgiving each other for previous fights, wars and acts of bloodshed.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
26 Aug 2024

As the flags from Independence Day are folded and stored away, we find ourselves once again confronting a brutal truth that no speech, however long or grand, can overshadow.

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
19 Aug 2024

A 31-year-old post-graduate female trainee doctor was found dead in a seminar room at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, 2024.

Sacaria Joseph Sacaria Joseph
19 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Modi's push for uniformity under the guise of a secular civil code threatens India's rich diversity.

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
19 Aug 2024

Ram Madhav's call for secularism in Bangladesh first raises questions about his moral certitude and that of his organisation, the RSS.

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
19 Aug 2024

The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a significant phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
19 Aug 2024

"There's no doubt that India has come off the worst in what many are calling Bangladesh's Monsoon Revolution.

John Dayal John Dayal
19 Aug 2024

Endowed with reason and free will, humans are called to live in true freedom, pursuing truth and justice.

Peter Fernandes Peter Fernandes
19 Aug 2024

India, after 77 years of independence, faces challenges in realising true freedom.

Cedric Prakash Cedric Prakash
19 Aug 2024

The recent revelations by Hindenburg point to the fact that India's democracy is compromised by corporate interests and corruption.

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
19 Aug 2024

Many countries lined up to greet the young seventy-seven-year-old on Independence Day a few days ago.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
19 Aug 2024