बिहार में क्या हो रहा है? एक्सीडेंट से मौत की खबरें और हत्या तथा अन्य को खबरें , रास्ते चलते छीना झपटी , घर में चोरी, मॉब लिंचिंग, गुंडागर्दी की खबरें पहले से ज्यादा आ रहे हैं। हालांकि अन्य गतिविधियां भी तेज है और लोग अभी अपराधियों के डर के आगे घर में घुस नहीं […]
Exactly 100 years since the Olympics were last staged in Paris, and 128 years since its modern revival in Athens, the Summer Games can still deliver fresh looks for its 33rd edition. Let’s take a look at the innovations the Paris Olympics will showcase: Opening Ceremony: A River ParadeThe Paris Olympics will open with a […]
As we get closer to the special Jubilee Year in 2025, a group of Christian and Muslim leaders from across Africa are making a big noise about debt. They say that African countries are struggling to pay back what they owe, and this is stopping them from helping their people. A Plea for ChangeThese religious […]
[Cedric Prakash, in his latest opinion piece, reflects on the current happenings in the country- Editor] Don’t Forget the Emergency India will and should never forget that infamous night of 25/26 June 1975, when, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared all over the country. During that dark chapter of […]
Australian Olympic Chief Makes Strong Statement Australia’s Olympic chief, Anna Meares, has made it clear that a convicted rapist wouldn’t be selected for their team. This comes after Steven van de Velde, a Dutch beach volleyball player, sparked outrage over his inclusion in the Netherlands’ squad for the Paris Olympics. Van de Velde, now 29, […]
Vatican Takes Unprecedented Step In a rare and severe move, the Vatican has excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, one of Pope Francis’s harshest critics. This action comes after Viganò repeatedly refused to recognize Pope Francis’s authority and criticized the liberal reforms of the Catholic Church since the 1960s. Background on Archbishop Viganò Archbishop Viganò, a […]
By Cedric Prakash SJ When on 5 July 2021, the fascist regime of India, killed Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy, they succeeded only in destroying the frail body of an 84-year-old Catholic Priest. Today, three years after that fateful day, the Spirit of Stan Swamy lives on. Millions of people: the Adivasis and the Dalits, the […]
In Nigeria, a series of deadly blasts thought to have been carried out by female suicide bombers has killed more than 30 people, according to the vice-president. Kashim Shetim visited the hospital in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on yesterday (July 1) and said there were 42 people injured, AFP reported. Female suicide bombers […]
Another insightful observation from Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ Few will not remember Judas Iscariot and the role he played in the betrayal of Jesus! For those who don’t know or don’t remember, these passages from Sacred Scripture will help put things in perspective: And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” […]
Thailand is poised to become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage after the Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Tuesday, 18 June. The bill’s passage is heralded as a monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the region. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favour of the bill, with 130 senators […]
On June 19, the United States commemorates Juneteenth, a pivotal day marking the end of slavery and a significant chapter in American history. Known as Emancipation Day, this day has long been celebrated by Black communities, but recent discussions on racial justice have propelled it into broader national recognition. Juneteenth, a blend of “June” and […]
Today, June 14th, is World Blood Donor Day! It’s that special occasion where we celebrate those brave souls who willingly part ways with their precious life juice for the greater good. World Blood Donor Day was first established in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The date, June 14th, commemorates the birthday of Karl […]
