Hangzhou, China – China kicked off the torch relay for the eagerly awaited Asian Games on Friday, with thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets of Hangzhou, the host city. The event had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it’s back on track, sparking joy and pride among the people. Fans, waving […]
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Detained by CID in Early Morning Raid September 9, 2023 Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu found himself behind bars on Saturday morning following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on allegations of corruption. The arrest took place […]
French culinary traditions have long celebrated the prominence of meat on bistro menus. However, a culinary revolution is sweeping across France, with plant-based protein alternatives gaining popularity. This shift has ignited a fierce debate between livestock farmers and the vegan food industry over the terminology used on labels. France’s agriculture ministry has now announced plans […]
In the realm of education, teachers are often hailed as gurus, motivators, and even second parents. They are seen as visible gods guiding the path of knowledge for their students. As the world celebrates Teacher’s Day, we take a moment to recognize the unsung heroes, like Sister Kanthi Kullu, whose dedication to education has transformed […]
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, recently spoke out against conservative Catholics in the United States, calling them “reactionary” and expressing his concern about their influence. This marks one of his strongest criticisms of these influential figures who have been critical of his leadership for over a decade. The Pope’s comments were made […]
Teachers, and very sadly so, are today in the news, for all the wrong reasons! In Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, a school teacher made the students of her class come up and slap a Muslim child in the classroom. She was caught on camera saying. “I have declared jitne bhi Mohammedan bachhe hai…”as she called the […]
Sir, The current state of affairs in our nation demands an earnest examination of leadership and accountability. The recent events in Manipur have brought to light a glaring issue that cannot be ignored any longer—the alarming silence of our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in the face of a crisis that has left the people of […]
Times are bad in India: Manipur has been burning for two months now. Millions of citizens all over are denied their fundamental rights. Corruption and crony capitalism are rampant. Opposition politicians can be bought up and blackmailed by the ruling regime. The mega-project profiteers and the mafia who plunder our precious natural resources destroy the […]
To say that ‘Manipur is burning’ is not merely a gross understatement, but belies the terrible reality which has gripped the tiny State in North-East India since the third of May, writes Peace Activist Cedric Prakash SJ: For almost fifty days now, Manipur has been experiencing unprecedented violence and mayhem; more than one hundred people […]
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is no more. Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. She won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of […]
In the aftermath of violent clashes in Manipur and simmering communal tensions, the Nagalim Council of Churches has taken a pro-active stand, announcing a special prayer and fasting service on Friday, May 19. Days after the Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) condemned the “brutal carnage” in violence-hit Manipur, the CNC said a special prayer with […]
In prohibition affected Bihar, the only option for those who love a chilled beer is to go for the non-alcoholic varieties! And there are a few brands out there that taste just as good as the ‘real thing’. Non-alcoholic beer, also known as alcohol-free or zero-alcohol beer, has gained popularity, because of its various benefits. […]