PM’s claim on Christian roots of Sunday holiday contradicts India's labor history

(Photo: Unsplash/Laurentiu Morariu) While addressing a rally in Dumka, Jharkhand on May 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked controversy by claiming that the tradition of celebrating Sundays as a weekly holiday in India was linked to British colonial rule and the Christian community. However, historical evidence suggests that this claim is inaccurate. PM Modi stated, … Read more

Christians call for end to India's forced conversion laws

Burnt Bibles from the attacks on Christians in Manipur. (Photo: Open Doors) Release International, a UK-based Christian ministry, has used India’s national elections to renew calls for an end to anti-conversion laws, saying they have led to an increase in arrests of Christians and violence against believers. Almost a billion people will vote during India’s … Read more

The light of Easter for India's democracy

(Photo: Unsplash/Graphic Gears) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) As Indian Christians celebrate the sacred occasion of Easter, we are reminded that even the darkest hours cannot extinguish the brilliance of truth and righteousness. This truth must inspire and fortify us as we approach a pivotal … Read more

India's massive 2024 general elections announced, opposition vows to fight “dictatorship”

(Photo: Unsplash/Element5 Digital) India’s Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar officially kicked off the world’s largest democratic exercise on March 16, announcing dates for the country’s upcoming general elections that will see nearly 1 billion voters head to the polls. The gruelling seven-phase election to elect 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha, India’s lower house … Read more

Calls for end to India's anti-conversion laws after hundreds of Christians arrested

(Photo: Unsplash/Arihant Daga) There have been calls for India to do more to protect the religious freedom of minority faiths after reports that hundreds of Christians have been arrested under controversial anti-conversion laws. UCA News reports that 398 Christians – mostly Protestant pastors and church members – have been arrested in the state of Uttar … Read more

Christian service shines in India's mental health journey

(Photo: Jon Tyson/Unsplash) Through an interview published online on December 15, Religion Unplugged illuminated the integral role Christian groups undertake in grappling with India’s mental health challenges. In the heart of Delhi, Nitin Kumar, a 22-year-old student, faced the darkest chapter of his life during the second wave of the pandemic—losing both parents. The ensuing … Read more

India's historic lunar success: Chandrayaan-3 lands at moon's south pole

(Photo: Unsplash/Mohit Sharma) India has achieved a historic feat by safely landing its spacecraft on the moon’s southern pole, making a big leap in space exploration. In a major accomplishment, India now stands as the fourth country ever to softly land on the moon, joining the ranks of the United States, the former Soviet Union … Read more