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An Onerous Issue of Leadership Gap and Role Model Vacuum: The Rev. Dr. John T. Mathew

The Rev. Dr. John T. Mathew

(No One Around to Look Up to?) When life is not gliding gallantly, it can be a drag. For all we know, we run out of moral humans to look up to, distinctly as we get older. The postulation that humans are moral beings doesn’t mean that all humans are moral morning, noon and night. We are apex predators tightly trammelled in season and space. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet takes us back to sober up: we are merely human destined to “shuffle off this mortal coil”. Arthur Schopenhauer was candid when…

Build your kitchen and toilet according to Vastu Shastra

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Always consider Vaastu when constructing your home, as failing to do so will prevent peace and happiness within the home and diminish the chances of success. In ancient times, Vaastu Shastra was considered a key aspect of home construction. It studies every flaw in construction. Just as making the right decision during construction can bring benefits, wrong construction can also cause harm. According to Vaastu Shastra experts, there are certain things related to kitchen and toilet construction that can be considered to not only reduce or eliminate the negative effects…

It is important to keep an eye on Bangladesh’s activities in the Northeast

Karishma Dubey

The government of India has banned many goods being sent from Bangladesh through the land routes of the north-eastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram). These routes were important trade corridors for Bangladesh. India has also banned all those goods of Bangladesh which were exported to third countries through the north-eastern states. According to an estimate, due to this decision of India, Bangladesh may lose business worth Rs 5800 crore annually. This tough decision was necessary in view of the anti-India stance of the interim government of Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina…

How “good” is the Good News for Women Ditched on the Side-lines? (Confessions of A Reborn Feminist)

The Rev. Dr. John T. Mathew

In the chronicles of humanity, a broad spectrum of sacred practices has fleshed out in all major faith traditions. Withrestrained dosage of alacrity, it has been effortlessly cool for men to play up a well-meaningplacefor women in spiritual traditions. We live in an age of equality laws when legal definition of ‘woman’ has become a nebulous issue! The church has been dishonest and unfair withthe fairer gender for too long!In fact,any caringaffection or penchant to celebrate femininity is reprehensibly played down by the church. The life and work of the…

The Costumes I wore in my life: Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

Thodupuzha K Shankar, Mumbai

PREFACE: Everyone is born in this world as a child but undergoes a Metamorphosis by growing into a boy, from boy to a youth from youth to an old man passing through four totally different phases/stages in life. The four phases/stages are BRAHMACHARYAM, GRUHASTHAM, VANAPRASTHAM AND SANYASAM. This article is based upon this corollary and therefore, it will be very easy for everyone to contemplate what it implies. Now let us analyze this concept and peep in to the various aspects of the article. FACE TO FACE WITH THE PHASES…

A Call of Service – Caring for the Down and Out: The Rev. Dr. John T Mathew

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It all started off in my salad days, when the word ‘mission’ warily evoked in me an outlandish aura about something atypical albeit it refers to many things to many people in and outside the church. IBM has its mission to be a catalyst that makes the world work better. GM Canada stands together to drive the world forward. My first college claims ‘To mould students into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented paradigm of learning’. Next one asserts to…

Chatti at the Heart of New York City Brings Kerala Cuisine to A Global Audience: Ajay Ghosh

Ajay Ghosh

“Toddy shop cuisine is a beautiful reflection of the spirit of Kerala—fostering togetherness, warmth, and a sense of celebration,” Chef Regi Mathew India was the ancient world’s vibrant hub, exporting its diverse civilization across Eurasia for 1,500 years. Its innovations in art, religion, mathematics, astronomy, spices, cuisine, and trade shaped global cultures. Historian William Dalrymple highlights India’s oft-overlooked influence, from Angkor Wat to Buddhism in China, Roman trade, and the creation of zero. Speaking at a special celebration of Kerala Cuisine’s first-ever high-end restaurant Chattiby Regi Mathew in New York…

Through the Carpathian Mountains of Romania: A Journey of Mystery and Beauty

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“At the forefront of travel literature stands with the stunning Carpathian Mountains, an iconic destination in Romania that captivates with its rugged beauty and mysterious charm. Resembling the grandeur of the Himalayas, the Carpathian wilderness has long fascinated travelers and scholars alike. In his remarkable book, Carpathian Peaks of Romania: A Travelogue, renowned world traveler Karoor Soman presents a vivid and thought-provoking account of his journey through this spellbinding terrain.” “Within the heart of the Carpathians lies the infamous Dracula’s Castle, shrouded in legends of supernatural mystery and gothic allure.…

Trump’s Historic Comeback – A Journey of Struggles, Achievements, and American Resilience: Vinod George Abraham, CISA, CPA M.S (Tax)

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In 2024, former President Donald Trump achieved a remarkable political victory, one that could reshape the future of America. After facing unprecedented challenges, including unfair treatment by political elites and the justice system, Trump made a historic comeback to win the popular vote, becoming the second president in U.S. history to regain the presidency after a loss. The first was Grover Cleveland, who defeated Benjamin Harrison in 1892, a resounding victory after losing his reelection bid four years prior. Trump, much like Cleveland, overcame immense adversity to return to the…

Karoor Soman – A Prolific and Versatile Writer: Dr. Munjinad Padmakumar

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The eminent writer Karoor Soman depicts truths that touch the essence of creativity. His tim ely writings reflect the magic of creative power and fullness of beauty. In his varied writings, Karoor makes his readers astounded by his ideas rushing like sea waves. Only those writers who are authentic can create such a variety and vigour in their literary work. Karoor is well known not only in the field of literature but also in different writings about science and other areas of knowledge. His travelogues are special in the description…