After completing his medical studies at a top medical college in Bengaluru, 30-year-old Dr. Akshya Montry chose to return to his home district of Gajapati in Odisha, one of India’s most remote and underdeveloped regions. Raised in a poor village family, he says his...
The heavy iron gates of a central prison in Bengaluru opened recently for an 85-year-old Catholic nun, Sister Adele Korah. A guard saluted her and said, “Your people have been waiting for you.” Smiling, she replied that she too was eager to see them. For more than 20...
Every year on January 26, India celebrates Republic Day with grand parades, cultural performances, and patriotic displays. In 2026, the country will mark 77 years since the Constitution came into force, turning India into a sovereign, secular republic. Across the...
Church leaders have strongly condemned the alleged assault and public humiliation of a Protestant pastor in Odisha, calling the incident a serious blow to India’s democratic and secular values. They have demanded swift and strict action against those responsible for...
Bishop Emeritus Dominic Kokkat of Gorakhpur, the first bishop from the Little Flower Congregation (CST), passed away on January 25 at the age of 93. He breathed his last at 10:58 am at Fatima Hospital, Gorakhpur, a healthcare institution he himself established in...
