India, Aug. 17 -- Can the Christians of India, who constitute barely 2.3% of the population, force Hindus to convert, more so when almost all authorities, from the local police constable, the Executiv... Read More
India, Aug. 17 -- Bengal, once celebrated as a land of pluralism and reform, is today witnessing a troubling contradiction. The same soil that welcomed waves of missionaries from the 15th century - wh... Read More
India, Aug. 17 -- A Knock at Noon It was a little past noon on August 3 when a stranger in saffron robes entered Divine Mercy Church in Bamanpukur, North 24 Parganas. Calling himself Swami Shivananda ... Read More
India, Aug. 17 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party's victory has undoubtedly changed the atmosphere of West Bengal, and it is assuredly for the worse. A state that has long been accustomed to religious coex... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- "Speak to the youth!" said one old man to another. So, they found a radio, adjusted the microphone, cleared their throats and began speaking. Unfortunately, most of the youth liste... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- Listen to the Young During his visit to Seychelles, Modiji is reported to have spent time meeting the oldest living animal, a 194-year-old tortoise. But in India, he has no time to l... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- Where Did You Go, Hating My Black Dalit Skin? You appeared like a moon-flower in 2002, you shone like moonlight until 2004. Where did you go from Pondicherry? For so long, I searched... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- The youth protests that forced the resignation of the Education Minister marked a genuine political blow to the government. For the first time, public pressure compelled a government... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- The question paper leaks and other irregularities in the conduct of public examinations are only symptoms of deeper failures in governance and job creation. The Modi government came ... Read More
India, Aug. 10 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is often referred to as Chanakya, the ultimate master of statecraft. For starters, Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, is regarded as one of the greatest ... Read More