Twenty-eight years ago, a frightened five-year-old boy was found alone at Shoranur railway station. He had no memory of his parents or a family to return to. Today, that same child, Father Vivek Martin, has become a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Jhansi. His life...
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that wearing the hijab is not an “essential religious practice” of Islam and upheld a school’s decision to enforce its dress code. The judgment came while hearing a petition filed by a Muslim student challenging restrictions on...
A unique initiative led by Catholic Carmelite nuns is helping taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers in Kerala receive financial, emotional and social support. The initiative, known as Sarathi Helpline for Drivers, brings together drivers from different religious communities....
India’s education system is facing serious challenges, with a large number of government and government-aided schools reportedly closing in recent years. The issue has raised concerns about access to education, school infrastructure and the future of millions of...
Catholic dioceses in Bengal and Sikkim are planning to establish Migrant Resource Centers to support migrant workers across the region. The decision was taken during a two-day regional workshop held in Burdwan on August 24 and 25. Around 50 participants from eight...
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