Cover Stories

Playing with Fire

As right-wing leaders brand Kerala a 'Mini Pakistan,' their inflammatory rhetoric masks a dangerous game of political arson. But in God's Own Country, where literacy outshines bigotry and progress def

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
06 Jan 2025

Slurs on Kerala Proud to be a 'Mini Pakistani'

Nitesh Narayan Rane's baseless rhetoric branding Kerala as "Mini Pakistan" highlights ignorance of its achievements in literacy, inclusivity, and economic progress. Kerala exemplifies education and co

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
06 Jan 2025

Articles

History has given us different types of leaders. Transformative leaders like Gandhi and Mandela facilitated positive societal change, while destructive leaders like Hitler caused immense harm. Today's

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
06 Jan 2025

The government's complex GST structure, with high rates and inconsistent classifications, is a burden on ordinary citizens and small businesses. Inflation, increased taxes, and rising living costs red

Jaswant Kaur Jaswant Kaur
06 Jan 2025

Farmers continue their struggle for promised MSP legislation, debt relief, pensions, and fair electricity tariffs. Despite protests, hunger strikes, and Supreme Court involvement, government apathy an

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
06 Jan 2025

India ranks 134th in the Human Development Index, falling behind Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. It is no wonder that despite so-called economic and military advancements, there are stark inequalit

Prakash Louis Prakash Louis
06 Jan 2025

The RSS, rooted in Hindutva ideology, has spawned over 100 affiliates and inspired fringe groups promoting hate and violence. Despite leaders like Bhagwat recently advocating restraint, unchecked hate

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
06 Jan 2025

India suffers from unbalanced growth across its landscape. Rapid population growth, urbanisation, and vehicle surges are aggravating environmental and social costs. Despite numerous government initiat

Dr. Richa Walia Dr. Richa Walia
06 Jan 2025

If the door that led to the medical profession had not slammed shut on Cronin, we would have lost a great writer. Thank God! Cronin finally found the right door because of his destiny and his belief i

Dr P. Raja Dr P. Raja
06 Jan 2025

This 2025, let us stop moving towards nations that have no problem being called bullies. Watching our foreign minister bending over backwards to a bully, China, another like Russia, and North Korea is

Robert Clements Robert Clements
06 Jan 2025