Invitation for Modi-Gandhi public debate sparks political storm in India

Modi-Gandhi public debate (Photo: India Today/YouTube Screenshot) As India’s heated general election campaign intensifies, a trio of respected public figures has issued an unexpected invitation – for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to participate in a public debate. The proposal from two former senior judges and a veteran journalist has sparked … Read more

Wars and Rumors of War: Lebanese Christian Leader Murdered in Political Assassination

JERUSALEM and south LEBANON – Christian-Muslim tensions in Lebanon have erupted after the murder of well-known Christian politician Pascal Sleiman. Given his fierce opposition to Hezbollah, Lebanese Christians are worried for their safety as the terror group’s intimidation grows.   A Syrian gang is believed to have kidnapped and murdered Sleiman, a strong believer and … Read more

Social media rumours and political pressure lead to teacher's suspension in Mangaluru school controversy

(Photo: Unsplash/Nikhita S) A major controversy erupted at St. Gerosa English Higher Primary School in Mangaluru after a teacher was accused of making derogatory remarks about Hinduism and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during class. The allegations surfaced on Saturday when a voice message from a parent circulated on social media claiming that Sr. Prabha, a … Read more

BJP’s Christian outreach in Kerala and the political stir

(Photo: Unsplash/Sikandar Ali) Kerala is heating up politically as parties exchange allegations regarding the cosying of the Christian community to the Hindu right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that has intensified its efforts to strengthen its ties with the Christian communities in the state. The latest development comes as 47 Christian families, under the leadership of … Read more

Modi's American odyssey: political reception and critique

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses U.S. Congress. (Photo: YouTube Screenshot/CBS News) Narendra Modi’s unique distinction lies in being the only Indian Prime Minister to address the US Congress twice. His recent speech before both houses on June 23, highlighting the growing ties and shared aspirations of the world’s two most prominent democratic nations, followed his … Read more