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Unearthing racism's Christian roots

A shooting in Jacksonville is the latest example of overt, growing, and gruesome anti-Black violence

Salon · Aug 31, 2023

In the political shadow of Oommen Chandy

The byelection in Puthuppally is a unique battle of ideas, with the UDF banking on the legacy of the late leader, the LDF on its development agenda, and the BJP on the welfare schemes of the Union government. It is also a battle of identities, with the Orthodox and Jacobite…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Why Pope's message to young Russians not to forget 'great Russia of Catherine II and Peter I' has not gone down well in Ukraine

Pope Francis’s video speech to the All-Russian Meeting of Catholic Youth in St Petersburg, urging them to “not forget their heritage” has caused quite a stir. What struck a bitter chord internationally – and especially in Ukraine – about the remarks he delivered on August 25 was not so much…

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

The Congress face of Kerala

CWC reshuffle unlikely to have major impact in Kerala, but could disturb delicate balance. Tharoor's induction likely strategic move to quell ambitions. Antony retained, Muraleedharan, Venugopal, Suresh special invitees. No new members from Christian/Muslim community. Congress must nurture Tharoor, promote a face to survive in Kerala.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

CMC Vellore, XLRI ink agreement to develop, offer, management courses for healthcare professionals

CMC Vellore & XLRI Jamshedpur sign MoU to jointly develop & offer management programmes & research to address future needs of healthcare professionals. First course to be launched in Jan 2024. Visit www.cmch-vellore.edu & www.xlridelhi.ac.in for updates.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Appellate judges revive Jewish couple's lawsuit alleging adoption bias under Tennessee law

An appeals panel has revived a couple’s lawsuit that alleges a Tennessee law unconstitutionally protects a decision by a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency not to help them because they are Jewish

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

CID files chargesheet in ‘misuse’ of Christian charity funds case

CID files chargesheet in ‘misuse’ of Christian charity funds case

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

‘To solve Manipur, we need flexibility,’ says Samrat Choudhury, author of Northeast India: A Political History

Samrat Choudhury's book maps Northeast India's long journey from isolation to integration, highlighting unresolved issues like autonomy and independent states. Colonial records provide insight into the region's history, while Christianity's quick pick-up and slavery's prevalence are discussed. The author explains why some creative problem-solving is required to sort out festering…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

With fewer than 1,500 Catholics in Mongolia, Pope Francis' upcoming visit brings attention to the long and complex history of the minority religious group

Pope Francis is set to make the first-ever visit to Mongolia, a country with fewer than 1,500 Catholics, all of whom have come to the faith since 1992. But the pope’s visit is a reminder that the country has a long and complex history with Christianity, among many other faiths.

The Conversation · Aug 24, 2023

Solution Expected To Israel Visa Issue For Evangelical NGOs

A crisis over the issuance of visas to members of evangelical organizations based in Israel is expected to be resolved next week 

Zenger · Aug 23, 2023