Prof. Sanjose A. Thomas has receiv-ed the First Will Durant Award Inter-national from the Indo-American Phi-losophical Society. He is the head of the Sociology De-partment at SH College, Thevara. The award is based on the excellence of social science studies conducted since 2020. It recognizes his research on how modern education and the general public adapted to social cha-nges during the COVID-19 period, as well as international publications. The award carries a prize of one thousand US dollars. The Sociology Department at SH College conducted studies on various social groups, fo-cusing on changes in social relation-ships, increased use of social media, and the challenges faced in child socialization. These research findings formed the basis for the award.

Cardinal Czerny: Harbours of Hope; the Church alongside Seafarers
Each year on the second Sunday of July, Christian Churches around the world mark Sea Sunday-a day dedicated to praying for maritime workers and their


