In a small village, another quiet day, my grandfather and I were sitting at home quietly, maneuvering over the day and life as a whole. A few people walked in and asked for some contribution for their temple festival. My 72-year-old grandfather said, “We can’t give any contribution for your temple festival as we follow […]
Statement from the Christian Community of Punjab On Recent Political Statements Regarding Religious Freedom August 25, 2025 We are Indian citizens and Punjabis who practice the Christian faith. We work as teachers, healthcare professionals, farmers, and serve communities across this state in various capacities. Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu’s recent remarks about RSS plans to “bring […]
Durg Nuns arrest: Tribal ‘victims’ approach women’s commision, seek action against Bajrang Dal members The complaint alleged that they were involved in forcibly converting three young tribal women from Narayanpur and trafficking them, an allegation that the tribal women have denied all along Published – August 21, 2025 07:30 am IST – RAIPUR Two nuns […]
Converted tribals to lose welfare benefits in Chhattisgarh, strict law expected in winter session In a move set to trigger fresh political and social debate, the ruling BJP says the step is essential to stop “dual entitlements,” while the Opposition has denounced it as politically motivated. Raipur | August 11, 2025 10:07 pm The Chhattisgarh […]
As India marks 79 years of independence, we celebrate the precious gift of freedom, freedom that gives every citizen the right to live, work, worship, and dream. For many believers, this day is a reminder of the blessings of our Constitution and the hope that every community in our diverse nation can enjoy peace and […]
Explained: How Uttarakhand’s Anti-Conversion Law Will Change After New Amendments Edited by: Apoorva Shukla Updated Aug 14, 2025, 10:59 IST The Uttarakhand cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday, approved the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2025. The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved key amendments to the state’s anti-conversion […]
“Attacking someone based on their religious attire is a violation of constitutional rights, human dignity” Sr. Sujata Jena, a lawyer and nun of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Odisha, refutes allegations of religious conversion by nuns in tribal areas, terms them unfounded and politically motivated. Published – August 07, […]
Catholic Priests, Nuns, Catechist Attacked by Bajrang Dal Mob in Jaleswar, Odisha Jaleswar, Odisha, August 7, 2025 — In a disturbing and brazen attack, around 70 Bajrang Dal members ambushed and assaulted two Catholic priests, a catechist, and two nuns near Gangadhar village ( mission station) under Jaleswar Parish, falsely accusing them of religious conversions. […]
Holding on to Hope In a quiet village tucked inside Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district, a family once lived under the dark shadow of sickness. Pastor Mulayam still remembers those early days, long before he was a pastor, long before he preached the gospel to a single soul. He was just a boy then, watching his […]
Faith Stronger Than Bars In the quiet, rural district of Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, Rambha Devi, a wife, mother, and now a pillar of faith, has recently come through the worst trial of her life. It started four years ago when Rambha’s world was vastly different. Like many in her village, she followed the traditions she […]