By Cedric Prakash In a short time from now, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the General Elections 2024! This is a watershed moment for the country and the outcome of the elections will certainly determine the future, particularly the nation’s commitment to its Constitution and the future of our democracy! […]
In response to the recent controversy surrounding a turban-clad police officer allegedly labeled as “Khalistani” by a political leader, an outcry against religious and caste-based remarks has emerged within the IPS community in West Bengal. IPS officer Mercy John, recounting her own experiences, revealed the distressing nature of such comments, stating, “I faced [the] same […]
In a startling revelation, it has come to light that over the past year, approximately 100 Indians have been recruited by the Russian Army at its Moscow recruitment center. An official from the Russian Ministry of Defense, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed to The Hindu that these recruits were enlisted as “army security helpers” […]
I am writing to express my profound outrage at the recent incident of violence against a transgender woman near Chennai, as reported on this site. The horrifying assault on a member of the transgender community underscores the urgent need for society to confront and address the pervasive discrimination and violence faced by women and gender […]
In a shocking incident near Chennai, a transgender woman fell victim to a brutal assault after being mistaken for a child kidnapper by a gang of men. The incident occurred in Pammal, where the victim was allegedly stripped half-naked, tied to a pole, and mercilessly beaten by the assailants. The victim, employed at an IT […]
The microfinance pioneer is accused by PM Sheikh Hasina of ‘sucking blood’ from the poor, but supporters say charges politically motivated. In a significant development, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted charge sheets against Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case related to the alleged embezzlement of Tk 252 million of […]
72 साल की उम्र में, हाल ही में पद्म श्री पुरस्कार से सम्मानित डॉ. प्रेमा धनराज ने अपनी व्यक्तिगत त्रासदी को, जले हुए पीड़ितों के लिए आशा और उपचार के मिशन में बदल दिया है। डॉ. धनराज की यात्रा 1965 में शुरू हुई, जब आठ साल की उम्र में, रसोई की आग ने उन्हें अपनी […]
In the quiet lanes of J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, resides a woman whose life story reads like a captivating movie script. At 72 years old, Dr. Prema Dhanraj, recently honored with the Padma Shri award, has transformed her personal tragedy into a mission of hope and healing for burn survivors who have lost all hope. Dr. […]
Suppose the Indian elections are scheduled for Ash Wednesday 14th October, what would the Church in India do? This story comes from Indonesia. In a unique move reflective of the diverse challenges faced by religious communities globally, Catholic bishops in Indonesia are making a temporary liturgical adjustment as the country prepares for its presidential election. […]
Ash Wednesday falls on February 14 this year. In preparation for the upcoming Lenten season, Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, the Chaldean Patriarch, has called on Iraq’s Christians to observe the traditional Nineveh Fast with a special intention this year. The Nineveh Fast, a three-day discipline observed in the Syriac tradition, is a time for believers […]
On 8 January 2024, Bilkis Bano stood vindicated! Her relentless quest for truth and justice met with triumph, as the Supreme Court of India, quashed the Gujarat Government’s decision to allow premature release of convicts in the gangrape case where she was the victim; a heinous, brutal crime which took place during the Gujarat carnage of […]
अभी दुबई में हूं, अपनी बेटी-दामाद के पास. गजब का देश है. संयुक्त अरब अमीरात (यूएई) के सात प्रदेशों में से एक दुबई. यह वाकई एक ग्लोबल सिटी है. बड़ी संख्या में भारतीय रहते हैं. साफ-सफाई और व्यवस्था के साथ स्व-अनुशासन को देख कर अचरज होता है कि इतने भारतीय यहां हैं. भारत के बारे […]