Chennai oil leak: tainted water, livelihoods threatened

Chennai oil leak: tainted water, livelihoods threatened

Following the recent oil leak in Chennai’s Ennore neighborhood, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) raised dissatisfaction with the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL)’s mitigation efforts and issued an extreme warning. The NGT questioned why more oil suckers and machines were not immediately sent to deal with the spill, highlighting the critical nature of the situation. […]

Myanmar (Burma): World’s Top Opium Source, UN Reports

Myanmar (Burma):  World’s Top Opium Source, UN Reports

While Afghanistan slashes 95% of its opium supply, Burma’s (Myanmar’s) instability and civil-war like situation makes it the number one hub for opium production. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report on Tuesday highlighting Myanmar’s startling transformation into the world’s largest hub for opium production. This shift in global opium […]

Manipur: Opposition Parties Seek PM’s Intervention, Governor agrees to ‘facilitate’

Manipur: Opposition Parties Seek PM’s Intervention, Governor agrees to ‘facilitate’

IMPHAL: In a bid to address the prolonged unrest gripping Manipur, the opposition parties in the state have taken a significant step forward. A delegation representing 10 opposition parties, led by former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, converged at Raj Bhawan on Friday [November 17] to meet with Governor Anusuiya Uikey. The Congress party […]

Social Media Landscape of Israel-Gaza War: Users Navigate Activism, Silence, and Sensitivity

Social Media Landscape  of Israel-Gaza War: Users Navigate Activism, Silence, and Sensitivity

In the wake of the Israel-Gaza conflict, social media platforms have undergone a noticeable transformation, with users reshaping their online presence to reflect the gravity of the ongoing war. A departure from the usual stream of personal moments and daily activities, feeds are now flooded with images and posts depicting the harrowing reality of the […]

‘Stop issuing Unconstitutional Diktats’: Tripura High Court landmark order!

‘Stop issuing Unconstitutional Diktats’: Tripura High Court landmark order!

In a landmark verdict, the High Court in Tripura state issued a significant order to cease the persecution of two tribal families who embraced Christianity, marking a critical moment for religious freedom in the region. The families of Purnomoy Chakma and Tarun Chakma from the Pashchim Andarcherra village under Unakoti district faced severe social embargoes […]

Of the Catholic Press and Comfort Zones

Of the Catholic Press and Comfort Zones

[Speak Truth to Power and Pay the Price! That’s the mission of a true journalist. This is what Jesuit social activist and social commentator Father Cedric Prakash seems to be saying in his latest epistle. Read on:] These are critical times in India’s history: in fact, whether we would like to accept it or not, […]

The Church in India Prepares for 2025 Jubilee with a Message of Hope

The Church in India Prepares for 2025 Jubilee with a Message of Hope

Goa, India – The Catholic Church in India is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Jubilee of 2025 with joy and a profound sense of responsibility towards its evangelizing mission. The central theme for this significant event is “Pilgrims of Hope.” Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao, the Archbishop of Goa-Daman and President of the Conference […]

Global Disorder vs Diplomacy: a Headache for UN General Assembly

Global Disorder vs Diplomacy: a Headache  for UN General Assembly

Amid a deluge of rain, delegates and dignitaries from across the globe descended upon the United Nations on Monday, 25th September, setting the stage for the annual General Debate of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. This year, the diplomatic conclave finds itself grappling with a world marked by disarray and ongoing crises, raising […]

The Thorny Question of Extraterritorial Actions: India’s Dilemma in the Nijjar Case

The Thorny Question of Extraterritorial Actions: India’s Dilemma in the Nijjar Case

In May 2011, when then-US President Barack Obama announced the successful elimination of Osama Bin Laden by Navy SEALs in Abbottabad, Pakistan, it sent shockwaves around the world. It also raised a contentious question: Did the United States violate Pakistan’s sovereignty by staging the raid? The answer, many argued, was a resounding yes. However, the […]

Flood Rescue Operations and Controversy in Gujarat

Flood Rescue Operations and Controversy in Gujarat

Gujarat state has faced heavy rains that led to flood-like situations in several areas. On September 18, more than 600 people who were stranded in floodwaters were rescued, and nearly 12,000 people were moved to shelters and safer places. This action was taken to ensure the safety of the people as the heavy rains continued […]