International Mother Earth Day
Jacob Hembrom SJ Catholic Social teachings stress the need for caring for the creation. Concern for the environment, God’s gift, has become a significant social issue during the last 50…
Earth Day April 22
P. A. Chacko It is highly desirable that we humans grow into having a sense of gratitude to Mother Earth. Today, as we globally celebrate Mother Earth Day, even as…
April 21 – World Creativity and Innovation Day
The United Nations has designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day. The purpose is to raise awareness of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. It…
Mr. Anthony Murmu – Tribal Martyr
Part II Mr. Anthony Murmu was a versatile personality. Belonging to the Santal tribe of the Munda family, he was a born musician. He used to compose songs to highlight…
Anthony Murmu, Martyr – 1985
Anthony Murmu, belonging to the Santal tribe in Eastern India, was one of the fifteen victims of a massacre in 1985. A one-time Member of the Indian Parliament, Murmu was…
1985 Banjhi Tribal Massacre
The fateful day was April 19, 1985. 15 persons were sprayed with bullets by a combined force of the police and the business-moneylender lobby. The scene of the atrocity was…
Pranam! Happy Birthday Ambedkarji
Dear Respected Ambedkarji, Over here in India we are celebrating your Jayanti, your happy Birthday today. We know that, from over there, you are watching us and watching over us…
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday in January. It raises awareness of the disease. It was established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau Leprosy was renamed…
Jan 1 Global Family Day
In the New Year let us travel with the whole universe, with all God’s creatures as one family! Caring for all, sharing with all, bullying none and sullying none! Helping…
Christmas 2020
Christmas is considered by Christians as the birth of the Prince of Peace! The world stands in need of peace. Peace in hearts and homes, in communities and nations. Covid…