Wednesday March 18: A motely crowd of some 37 people braved the rising heat, impossible traffic, suddenly shut down destination venue, and the general pandemonium of a tense day around Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan to register their protest against the USA-Israel-Iran war, and appeal for peace and sanity. The bulk of the protestors were hardworking […]
Today, 20th February, we observe the World day of Social Justice. Cedric Prakash SJ observes what’s happening around us, and asks whether we are really ‘getting the message’: Editor. Come 20 February and the world will once again observe the ‘World Day of Social Justice’. It is an annual feature during which many all over […]
It’s 2 AM, and you feel like you’re dragging around a sack of bricks. Your body is begging for rest, but you find yourself scrolling mindlessly on your phone. You’re not even looking at anything that matters—just flicking through social media posts, glancing at Netflix shows that you’ll probably never actually finish, or sending late-night […]
I didn’t think this would stay with me, honestly. I thought I’d just go, take notes, maybe write something about an NGO, and be done with it. But then, I met Sister Dorothy Fernandes — and everything shifted a little. She wasn’t trying to impress me. No long speeches. No big, dramatic talk about “impact.” […]
Mammoths, Dodos, and Dire Wolves roaming the earth again seems like a distant dream, right? Well, there’s growing excitement around the idea of bringing back extinct animals — mammoths, dire wolves, even dodos. It sounds like a breakthrough, a leap made in science. De-extinction, as it’s being called, isn’t actually resurrection. It’s not about magically […]
Pollination isn’t something most of us think about — it just feels like one of those background things that happen on their own. But for farmers, especially in India, it’s becoming something they have to actively manage. And that shift says a lot about how we’ve come to depend less on nature and more on […]
[Civil and human rights activist and Jesuit Priest Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ reflects on The World Day of the Poor] Hard facts About a month ago, on 15 October, the 2024 Global Hunger Index was released. India ranks 105 out of 127 countries;with a score of 27.3, India has a level of hunger that is serious. On […]
In a move that can be likened to a decisive opening gambit in a high-stakes chess game, the United States announced it will be giving the Philippines a hefty US$500 million to boost its military capabilities. This financial boost comes as Manila continues to face off against an increasingly assertive Beijing in the disputed South […]
[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 […]
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you’re probably aware that it’s been quite hot. This summer, North India has been no exception, grappling with relentless heat waves that are becoming increasingly unbearable and life-threatening. From record-breaking temperatures to devastating impacts on daily life, the heat is no longer just a discomfort—it’s a clear sign of […]
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 […]
FRANKLY SPICY by EFFKAY India is in the throes of election fever, and as always, the rhetoric from our esteemed politicians is hotter than a Naga Bhoot Jolokia chili pepper. The Old Young Man and the Young Old Man and their team mates are at it, hammer and tongs The election pot is simmering, bubbling […]
