June 20 World Refugee Day
P. A. Chacko We sadly remember those uprooted in life. Today’s refugees are waiting to see a silver lining in the dark clouds of life. Shall we not join them…
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict – 19 June
P. A. Chacko Conflict-related sexual violence is a war crime. It is a crime against humanity. Under international law “it is a constituent of genocide. It is a threat to…
Interview with Dr. John Thekkedam, alias Swami Snehananda Jyoti.
Dr. John Thekkedam, alias Swami Snehananda Jyoti, is the Founder Director of East West Awakening and Viswa Shanti Foundation. He was born in Kerala in 1940 and was a Jesuit…
International Day to Combat Hate Speech – June 18
P. A. Chacko “Today, as this year’s theme reminds us, hate speech travels faster and farther than ever, amplified by Artificial Intelligence. Biased algorithms and digital platforms are spreading toxic…
Artificial intelligence (AI)
AI is the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making. It is a field of research in…
17 June – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
P. A. Chacko We humans are part of the problem. We can be the solution too! In our urge to go for more amenities, we go for felling trees, destroying…
15 June – Elder Abuse Awareness Day
P. A. Chacko15 June – Elder Abuse Awareness Day elders, our seniors, our aged parents, our elderly neighbours, and all elderly persons are our co-passengers. They live up to the…
14 June – World Blood Donation Day
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill Hunan beings stand in need of human blood. That is when…
Sant Kabir – Kabir Jayanti
June 11 marked the event of Kabir Jayanti. Kabir was a well-known Indian devotional mystic poet. He (1440 -1518) was born in Varanasi, India. As a revolutionary Indian poet, he…
12 June – World Day against Child Labour
P. A. Chacko This day is meant to ask ourselves why we allow child labour. Do not children have their human rights? A happy future, a secure childhood, good education,…