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 […]
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 […]
[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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Indian government introduced a Constitutional Amendment Bill on September 19, aimed at reserving one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) and State Assemblies for women. This significant development comes after 27 years of discussions and debates among political parties, as they struggled to reach a […]
In a heartwarming and inspiring story that has captured the hearts of many, a 12-year-old boy with autism, Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning a national golf competition in New Zealand. Bayleigh’s victory came last week (September 14) after having played only three full rounds of golf, a testament to his extraordinary […]
फादर सेड्रिक प्रकाश ये ॰स॰ ‘एक राष्ट्र एक चुनाव’ पर बहस में शामिल होते हैं, और इस प्रस्ताव के खिलाफ दृढ़ता से लिखते हैं। 31 अगस्त को, सरकार ने 18 सितंबर से शुरू होने वाले पांच दिनों के लिए संसद का विशेष सत्र बुलाया। संसदीय कार्य मंत्री प्रह्लाद जोशी ने ट्वीट किया, ”संसद का विशेष […]
[Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ examines several issues and joins the ‘One nation one Election’ debate, firmly against the proposition.] On 31 August, the Government called for a special session of Parliament beginning on 18 September. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi tweeted, “Special Session of Parliament (13th Session of 17th Lok Sabha and 261st Session of […]
Derna, Libya – September 12, 2023: Emergency workers in Libya have made a heart-wrenching discovery as they searched through the wreckage of the eastern city of Derna. On September 12, they uncovered hundreds of bodies buried beneath the debris left by flash floods that wreaked havoc on the city. The catastrophe occurred after floodwaters breached […]
