A major crisis in the Church
The totally wanton, mindless and brazen attacks against Christians in recent times is not new. The difference is in the dimension. (more…)
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The Return of the Bicycle
The bicycle has occupied an important place in my life.
In Dharwad, in Karnataka, where we lived for many years, I went to school in a “tonga” with four pretty looking Saraswat girls who lived in the house next door. It was a bit of a squeeze, with three of them sitting behind and one of them, Prema Sirur sitting next to me in front with a sweat-exuding “tongawalla” who mercilessly whipped the emaciated horse. (more…)
The Parliament Lost the Trust of its People
The trouble with our country is that Governments don’t fall often enough. The life of an ordinary citizen has become staid and boring. Of course the Sensex falls and fool-proof Police cases fall flat on their faces but a very small percentage of citizens are affected by these falls. (more…)
Mining My Own Business
I have a terrible conflict facing me. My vision is not all it used to be, but I can see the conflict clearly.
I had two calls on the same day. One was from my dear and reliable friends and neighbours, John and Angela Machado whom we used to know in Chembur and who now, for many years, live in Verem, Bardez, Goa.
On the border of Betim and Verem to be more exact. (more…)