Why would a thriving religious order, renowned for running hospitals across India, gift them to others? The Medical Mission Sisters (MMS), founded in 1925 by Austrian doctor Anna Dengel, have spent a century healing India’s sick and poor. Yet, in a radical shift, they moved from institution-based care to alternative therapies, reflecting a mission that […]
[By Rev Fr. Dominic Amalan A] The Dawn Beyond the Tomb As the soft hues of dawn kiss the horizon on Easter morning, across the world church bells ring, lilies bloom, and the ancient proclamation resounds: “He is risen!” But Easter is not merely a date on the Christian calendar—it is an experience, a resurrection […]
Cameroon hasn’t won a single medal in the 2024 Olympics, too bad it ‘kicked out’ a terrific woman boxer because of archaic and insensitive colonial style sexuality laws, Frank Krishner writes. You have the talent, determination, and grit to reach the pinnacle of your sport, only to have your dreams constantly threatened by something as […]
In the scorching heat of a North Indian summer, delivery apps that make life easier for many of us are asking customers to offer their delivery workers a glass of water. It’s a small gesture for those rushing from home to home on e-bikes and cycles, ensuring we don’t have to step out of our […]
I love an afternoon read Hold onto your chai and crackers! In my case, it’s a cup of Orange Pekoe that sweetens an afternoon read. Neel Mukherjee’s “Choice” is here to take you on a twisted ride through the labyrinth of human decisions and self-deceptions. Remember that V.S. Naipaul quote from “In a Free State”? […]
Ah, hypertension. Just the word might make your blood pressure go up a notch. Yesterday, May 17th, was World Hypertension day! But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with a guide that’s as easy as pie and just as enjoyable. Let’s dive into the world of hypertension, or as I like to call it, the […]
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 […]
At a Press Conference held in Delhi on 18 January, the Government spokesman said, “The Nation will celebrate its 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023. The celebrations include the traditional march past at Kartavya Path comprising a grand parade by the contingents of the Armed Forces & Paramilitary Forces; tableaux display by the States and […]
Poverty has been the world’s most persistent development challenge. Under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world has to end poverty by 2023. A soon to be published World Bank report says that we are much behind the target. Poverty remains consistent in a few countries. These also account for the largest chunk of the […]
Today is the 15th of August, India’s Independence Day. We carry a piece by Peace Activist and writer Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ, who asks a few searching questions that thinking citizens should ponder about. The article has been slightly edited for clarity- Editor. The official lines on this ongoing festival of Independence state, “Azadi Ka […]
Once upon a time the city of Mumbai (Bombay) was made up of seven lush, green islands. Mahikavati or Mahim was one of them. Over time, Mahim was inhabited by Hindus and Muslims. In the year 1534 the Portuguese arrived and took a great fancy for the island. With them came the first missionaries…The Franciscans. […]
Today is World Environment day. A ‘National Summer Camp ‘ held at Prayagraj [Allahabad] this week [June 1- 5] was one of the many ways that Tarumitra, India’s largest youth environment movement is celebrating World Environment Day. The World Environment Week Celebrations, was organized by Tarumitra Prayagraj and attended by student representatives of various high […]
