Dozens of the "Princes of the Church" (Cardinals) from across the world have converged at the Vatican since the Pope Francis died on April 21. There are few clues as to who they might choose his successor. Francis was the pope of surprises. Similarly, it is not possible to predict the result
With the spread of education as education is ‘perceived as the most important tool for both accumulation of social assets and formation and accumulation of social capital’. This was proved by research across disciplines, over time. This is why educational development
Remember Prashant Bhushan? The public interest lawyer and activist who was among the co-founders of AAP? His motto is do and say what is just fair and in public interest, regardless of immediate fallout. Reacting to the news that Elon Musk’s satellite communications business has tied up with Jio, Airtel and Voda
The South Indian states are demonstrating against the hegemony of the federal government headed by the BJP. One such campaign was led by the state government of Karnataka which is ruled by the Congress party. This campaign was accompanied by a sit-in in New Delhi..
Delhi fell to the aggressive juggernaut of BJP. After twenty-six years, BJP captured the throne of Delhi NCT, the half state with an elected legislative assembly and a full union territory with the Union Government breathing down on the throat of elected Delhi government using its
Within hours of his inauguration as President of the USA, Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) ending birth-right citizenship. The 14th amendment to the Constitution of USA which was enacted after the end of civil war in 1868 applies the principle of “right of soil” by
Our former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday, the 26th December 2024 at the age of 92. Tributes from both national and international heads of state, political leaders, celebrities, intellectuals and opinion makers poured in. India declared a seven-day mourning period: all government
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by a US federal court for his alleged role in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials, sending shockwaves not only across his business conglomerate but across Indian politicians and business leaders. The charges stem..
In early 70’s there was a genuine need or demand for youth platforms in the then undivided Diocese of Mangalore. As a result of this requirement the CYM (Catholic Youth Movement) took its birth in almost all parishes one by one, say Sept 1976 Barkur, 4th October, 1980 Milagres Kallianpur, Sastan, Mount Rosary..
The month of October saw a record foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) outflows from Indian equities, totalling Rupees 82,479 crore. Global factors such as Chinese stimulus and US Fed rate cut made valuations of Indian equities comparatively unattractive. The domestic institutional investors (DIIs) took it as a
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited India twice within twelve days in June 2024. First, she attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony. Second, she paid a state visit at the invitation of Modi. These visits symbolized the high priority that India and Bangladesh accord to one another due to their mutual
Following the overthrow of Hasina-led Awami League (AL) government, the Khaleda Zia-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is very vocal about the Indo-Bangladesh relationship. Below is a summary of the party’s views. “India’s foreign policy mandarins in South Block have committed a massive blunder. They promoted
The celebration of the Birth of Mary, known as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary or fondly known as Monti Phest, holds significant cultural, religious, and social importance in South Canara, Karnataka. This region, with its rich tapestry of traditions and diverse communities
Bangladesh is finally free from the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina after 15 long years of oppression. Many Bangladeshis have expressed that they have attained independence for the second time. No doubt, it is a critical juncture for the nation. After four days of chaos, evidenced
“Socialism is more than an ideology in our dear Bharat Mata. It is a means of extorting vast sums of money from those who spend years of blood, sweat and tears building world-class institutions. So shameless are our officials (elected and unelected) that they do not allow fine private hospitals and colleges to be built without
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