Cover Stories

Threat to Federalism and Regional Democracy

The Bharatiya Janata Party's push for One Nation, One Election (ONOE) has again sparked doubts about the future of democracy in India.

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
23 Sep 2024

One Nation, One Election: A Mirage of Convenience?

The One Nation, One Election plan offers an appealing picture of a more effective, less expensive electoral process.

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
23 Sep 2024

Articles

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