“India Prepares for Chinese Product Tsunami: Lifeboats Ready!”

“India Prepares for Chinese Product Tsunami: Lifeboats Ready!”

In a turn of events that has left Indian markets bracing for impact, the recent tariff hikes by the United States on a multitude of Chinese imports have poised India to become the new destination for a deluge of Chinese goods. It appears that China, facing a sudden closure of a major market, is about […]

Modi, Muslims, India-Pakistan!

Modi, Muslims, India-Pakistan!

You know it’s election season in India when Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts criticizing Indian Muslims and Pakistan. At his rallies, Modi has called Muslims in India “infiltrators” and claimed they “have more children,” despite these claims being proven false. He also falsely accused that if Congress comes to power, the wealth of ordinary citizens […]

Revisiting Zionism: Navigating Historical Realities and Present Challenges

Revisiting Zionism: Navigating Historical Realities and Present Challenges

Yesterday, 13th May, was Israel’s ‘Independence Day’. Frank Krishner in this piece examines the concept of Zionism. As Israel commemorates its 76th anniversary against the grim backdrop of recent violence and unrest, the essence of Zionism stands under scrutiny. In the cacophony of discourse surrounding Zionism, the term has been both distorted and weaponized, painted […]

Bihar: A Fort of Rice to Repel Anaemia Demons

Bihar: A Fort of Rice to Repel Anaemia Demons

Bags of rice stocked wall-thick at the grain warehouses are what the nutrition warriors in Bihar are counting on to repel the onslaught of anaemia, which as recent figures indicate has gained the upper hand in recent times. A ‘workshop’ for media, organised last week in Patna, as part of an SBCC Campaign, revealed that […]

Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur: A Tribute to the ‘Unsung Champion’ of Social Justice

Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur: A Tribute to the ‘Unsung Champion’ of Social Justice

The Recognition of a Socialist Icon and the BJP’s History with Backward Classes’ Quota [Updated with corrections. Author: Frank Krishner] The Indian government has decided to confer the prestigious Bharat Ratna on the late socialist leader and former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur. This announcement, made a day ahead of Thakur’s birth centenary, is seen […]

Sam weds Oliver: It’s time for LGBTQ civil unions in India

Sam weds Oliver: It’s time for LGBTQ civil unions in India

The old cliche is that Love knows no boundaries. In what many see as a landmark moment, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, recently celebrated his union with his partner, Oliver Mulherin, in a quiet Hawaiian ceremony. This event, while capturing the attention of the public, serves as a poignant reminder that love and commitment […]

What went wrong at the Modi Christmas party?

What went wrong at the Modi Christmas party?

As the Christmas season wraps the world in a spirit of joy, love, and hope, Christians in India reflect on their profound contributions to the nation while facing continuous challenges and attacks under the ruling regime. Amidst the festivities, it’s evident that the Christian community has played a significant role in India’s history. From the […]

A Liberal and Inclusive Catholic Church: A Crucial Moment for the German Bishops

A Liberal and Inclusive Catholic Church: A Crucial Moment for the German Bishops

The German Bishops’ Conference has convened once again, and the world watches as this pivotal assembly grapples with the profound challenges facing the Catholic Church in Germany. Amidst the discussions on handling sexual abuse by clergymen and preparations for the Synod on Synodality in Rome, it is the divisive issue of blessing same-sex unions that […]

The Holy Book of India, isn’t the Bible!

The Holy Book of India, isn’t the Bible!

Catholic students in a well known Jesuit College in Bihar may have been a bit surprised to see a Catholic Priest hold up the Constitution of India and say, “This is the most Sacred Book of the Citizen of India. Not the Bible, Not the Quran, Not the Bhagwad Gita.” The priest who was addressing […]

I will campaign for the BJP!

I will campaign for the BJP!

Archbishop Joseph Pamplany of Tellicherry on March 18 assured the BJP at least one seat from the southern Indian state if the federal government raises the price of rubber to 300 rupees. Predictably, there were gasps and shocked responses from well meaning Christians across the land. Joseph Pamplany, some seem to indicate, is a modern […]

An Urban [music] Legend in the City of Joy

An Urban [music] Legend in the City of Joy

In a world of glass buildings, wooden flooring and perfectly lit showrooms, you may not pay to pay attention to a shop that has little or no visual charm to it. We’re living in a time where a generation of jaded consumers quickly judge a book by its cover. Here’s a small pointer for the […]