Family Corner

Empty Nests‍

Prema Jayakumar The definition of ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’ that I found online is ‘the feeling of sadness, loss and grief that parents experience when their children leave home for studies or on work.’ This is the name that has been given for what almost all parents feel when the last child h

Lost Skills

Prema Jayakumar I don’t know how to do a number of things that my mother and grandmother were efficient at. Besides being able to identify a number leaves and flowers, they also knew their names and properties. The latter perhaps could be made good by studying texts, but what about the skill sets that are […]

Are You the Beloved?

Dr Agnes S Thomas When life hits hard, it’s easy to forget that we are the beloved. Reflecting on what it means to be a ‘Pilgrim of Hope,’ inspired by Pope Francis’ call for the Jubilee year, one thought has risen for me in recent weeks: to embody hope and become a sign of hope […]

The Erosion of Innocence: Artificial Intelligence & Our Children

Sanjose A Thomas In the dawn of the 21st century, humanity has embarked on a journey of unprecedented technological advancement. Artificial Intelligence (AI), in particular, has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact. However, beneath the veneer of progress, a sinister phenomenon has begun to unfold, threatening the very […]

Celebrations

Prema Jayakumar ‘Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.’ The conventional greetings that trip over your tongue are a little difficult this year. It is difficult to wish each other happiness and celebrate a festival or be optimistic about the beginning of a new year with the state of the world as […]

Advent: A Season of Listening

Dr. Agnes S Thomas As kids, preparing for Christmas was just as important—and magical—as the day itself. Those with musical Talent honed their caroling skills, while the creative ones built mangers using sticks, hay, and anything else they could find. Then there were the star makers, crafting shining symbols of the season. It was a […]

Hindus call off rally through Christian villages in eastern India

Dayal among three awarded for promoting religious freedom, civil liberties