People have a right to demonstrate peacefully: UN

People have a right to demonstrate peacefully: UN

“People have a right to demonstrate peacefully and authorities need to let them do so,” said Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary General of the United Nations on December 5, on being asked about the farmers’ movement that has continued despite talks with...

Promoter of Christian-Muslim relations remembered

Colleagues and friends of Ataullah Siddiqui have recalled the UK-based Islamic scholar’s contributions to the promotion of Christian-Muslim relations. They shared their experience with Siddiqui at an online event organized by the Delhi-based Islamic Studies...
Patna gets new archbishop

Patna gets new archbishop

Pope Francis on November 9 accepted the resignation of Jesuit Archbishop William D’Souza of Patna. This led to the automatic elevation of Coadjutor Archbishop Sebastian Kallupura as Patna’s metropolitan archbishop. This was made public at 4:30 pm in India, says a...
Church supports Indian farmers’ struggle against lopsided laws

Church supports Indian farmers’ struggle against lopsided laws

Catholic Church leaders have pledged solidarity with thousands of Indian farmers who are protesting on the borders of New Delhi demand-ing the repeal of three controversial farm laws enacted two months ago. Thousands of farmers from Punjab have blocked entry and exit...
6-year-old Dalit child raped and murdered in magic ritual

6-year-old Dalit child raped and murdered in magic ritual

A 6-year-old Dalit girl has been found dead in Kampur (Uttar Pradesh). The little girl had disappeared on the eve of the Deepavali festival (last November 15) from the Ghatampur area. She was found with signs of torture, rape, with an open ribcage and stolen lungs....