Opinion
CEDOK extends relief to Mon Town
Opinion | Articles | Benjamin Chang | 20-Aug-2026
A relief effort of this kind relies heavily on coordination, trust, and local partnership. CEDOK’s success in Mon was deeply amplified by the active presence, support, and collaboration of key administrative and civil society bodies. The organization exte.....
The Conversion Fraud
Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai | 19-Aug-2026
Can the Christians of India, who constitute barely 2.3% of the population, force Hindus to convert, more so when almost all authorities, from the local police constable, the Executive, Judiciary right up to the President of India, belong to the majority.....
The Society of St. Pius X: From Archbishop Lefebvre's Vision to Its Current Canonical Status [A continuation…]
Opinion | Articles | Thou Ngaoni Paul | 19-Aug-2026
From the perspective of Catholic theology and canon law, Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s fundamental error was not simply that he questioned aspects of the Second Vatican Council, but that he chose disobedience to the Church’s legitimate authority. While the.....
Why the proposed Amendment to the FCRA is matter of concern
Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi | 16-Aug-2026
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has created a sense fear among the Charitable and Social organisations. It is widely suspected that the bill was intended to target minority faith-based NGOs working for the poorest of the poor in.....
From Catechism to Catechesis (Corollary to “From Catechism to Atheism)
Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai | 16-Aug-2026
The previous article was just a brief commentary on another person’s testimony, about the gross inadequacy of Sunday School/catechism classes that largely focused on stories about what happened, rather than why things happen......
Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Sapta Dhara’ call from the Red Fort
Opinion | Articles | Isaac Harold Gomes | 16-Aug-2026
In his address from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon all Indians to embrace of ‘Make.....
The Society of St. Pius X: From Archbishop Lefebvre's Vision to Its Current Canonical Status
Opinion | Articles | Thou Ngaoni Paul | 16-Aug-2026
Abstract: This article examines the historical conflict between the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and the Holy See, focusing on the Society’s objections to certain reforms of the Second Vatican Council and the subsequent development of its disciplinary.....
The Dawn of Faith in St. Peter's Church, Tesophenyu
Opinion | Articles | Benjamin Chang | 10-Aug-2026
As the pioneer cradle of Catholicism among the Rengma people, Tesophenyu Village holds a unique and revered place in the history of the regional Church. Looking back to the historical years of God's grace, the community reflects with profound joy and grat.....
Ninth of August 2026 spells ‘COURAGE '!
Opinion | Articles | Cedric Prakash | 09-Aug-2026
The Ninth of August 2026 spells ‘Courage’: It was on this day in 1942 that the ‘Quit India Movement’ went into action and thousands of our freedom fighters who were on the streets were arrested. The previous day (8 August), at the Bombay session of the Al.....
The Merchant Navy: A rewarding Career on the Sea
Opinion | Articles | Capt. Eddie Viegas | 09-Aug-2026
Though the Merchant Navy is one of the attractive career options for young students with a science background, it is not adequately explored and understood by many, except in states where shipping as a career is traditionally prevalent and widespread. In.....
From Catechism to Atheism
Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai | 05-Aug-2026
Can catechism lead to atheism? Not surprisingly, it can. I am sharing below the testimony of a Sunday School teacher of 20 year’s standing. It brought me to tears. If you too are a parent, priest, pastor, catechist, student or a critically aware young per.....
Bishops, Theologians, and Cockroaches
Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai | 30-Jul-2026
About 10 bishops and 50 theologians from across the country gathered at the Pastoral Centre, Agra on 25th/ 26th July for the 27th Colloquium of the CBCI’s Commission for Doctrine. As a layman I was the only cockroach. The theme was: A Rereading of the The.....
The origin of the Catholic faith among the Rengma Nagas
Opinion | Articles | Benjamin Chang | 30-Jul-2026
Until 1967, the Catholic Church remained entirely unknown to the Rengma people of Nagaland. The seeds of the faith were first planted through the dedicated efforts of a devout layman, the late Mr. Pralie Paulus Angami of Kohima Village. In 1966, Mr. Prali.....
Football opened a window to an unknown Nation
Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi | 07-Jul-2026
One is not sure how many people in the world would have known or heard about a country by the name of Cabo Verde prior to the commencement of the FIFA World Cup 2026. But beginning with the night the former Portuguese colony created history by holding Spa.....
Does God Need our Money?
Opinion | Articles | Chhotebhai | 07-Jul-2026
The theft and alleged misappropriation of offerings at the Ram Janambhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has been hogging the headlines. Will the big fish be caught? Were huge sums of money siphoned off to purchase the loyalty of wayward MPs from some Opposition Part.....