Community service must be made compulsory for students: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu"Today, there is a dire need to inculcate the spirit of service from a young age in the youth of this country. Once this pandemic is behind...
03 Jan, 2022, 12.49 PM IST
PM Modi, Pope discuss Covid-19, climate change & povertyThe Modi government has also made efforts to rescue Christian community members stranded in conflict zones. Earlier this year, the PM met s...
30 Oct, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
UN, EU human rights officials term Stan Swamy's death as 'devastating'Swamy died at the Holy Family Hospital, where he was admitted on May 29, in Mumbai on Monday, a day after he suffered a cardiac arrest and ...
06 Jul, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
EU, UN officials join civil society in mourning deathThe death of Fr Stan Swamy evoked sorrow and anger in India and abroad. The 84-year-old ailing activist’s arrest by the NIA, his nine-month...
06 Jul, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
Pope Francis elevates Indian nun Mariam Thresia to sainthoodMinister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan led the Indian delegation at the ceremony.
13 Oct, 2019, 02.52 PM IST
Why these Kerala nuns are saying amen to yogaInstructor Lincy Varghese says several working women, especially from Christian families, have approached her for special sessions in the e...
08 Apr, 2018, 10.20 AM IST
Date with history: Thatched roof church that saved people of all faiths from plaguePresent Gothic structure was designed by a French architect and built in 1875.
22 Dec, 2016, 10.49 AM IST
Pope Francis likely to visit India next year"What I understood is that the Pope wishes to visit India next year. An indication in this regard was given to me when I visited him at his...
24 Nov, 2016, 05.09 PM IST
Hindu-Americans welcome PM Modi's speech on religious freedomHindu-Americans have welcomed PM Narendra Modi's remarks on religious freedom in particular his specific mention of "right to retain religi...
18 Feb, 2015, 01.49 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's remarks on religious intolerance: Congress says it's better late than neverHe was reacting to Prime Minister's remarks that the government will not allow any religious group to incite hatred and will strongly act a...
17 Feb, 2015, 08.49 PM IST
Elevation of two people to sainthood gives boost to Kerala's religious tourismThe father has several firsts to his credit. He was the first to say that churches should start educational institutions and contributed in...
01 Dec, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
Mismatch between supply & demand of skilled manpower: Former PM Manmohan Singh"A disconcerting aspect of our education system is the mismatch between supply and demand of skilled manpower," said former PM Manmohan Sin...
28 Nov, 2014, 05.49 PM IST
Vishwa Hindu Parishad now opposes Santa Claus giving chocolates to kids during ChristmasThe VHP and its backed outfits have also said they want idols of Godess Saraswati, the Hindu deity of learning, installed in missionary sch...
26 Nov, 2014, 11.44 AM IST
Pope Francis declares Fr Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia Eluventhinkal as SaintsThe two from Kerala were declared as Saints during a special mass at St Peter's Square at Vatican, Syro Malabar Catholic Church sources sai...
23 Nov, 2014, 05.02 PM IST
Pope Francis to confer sainthood on two Blessed from Kerala tomorrowAccording to Church sources here, the Pope will declareChavara and Euphrasia as Saints during a special mass at St Peter's Square at Vatica...
22 Nov, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
Ratan Tata to be on board of Interpol FoundationThe initiatives are two of the five global initiatives backed by Interpol and aimed at combating organised crime and terrorist activities, ...
14 Nov, 2014, 04.12 PM IST
Surrender can be strong tooThe immaculately painted panel shows Mary surrounded the apostles. Local Goan artists created it for Portuguese patrons in the 16th century...
14 Oct, 2010, 05.42 AM IST