Today, the 23rd September 2022 marks the 4th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), the world’s largest government sponsored health insurance scheme. PMJAY provides Rs
The five tyre manufacturers, one an American, an Englishman, a German, a Frenchman and a Japanese sat huddled together in a hotel in Mumbai looking quite lost and confused. “Friends,” said the American, “
“You are an ungrateful people!” I shout, as bruised, battered and beaten, a tired people stare back at me: “We can’t take being pushed, pulled and pummeled every moment of the day!” cry the people,
Zeneisüle Ate Loucü
Nagaland Cabinet’s journey of nullification of the Article 371 (A) began with formulation of Cabinet Committee on Oil and Natural Gas in 2009 which gave contract amounting
‘.. the new building….will cost Rs 970 crore. It would replace the existing colonial structure..’.. Times of IndiaMy friend, a building contractor, rushed to my home yelling, “I am going to be a rich ma
Somewhere in a Mumbai suburban housing colony, a stray cat which was being fed by an animal lover, was taken out of the society by a person who did not love animals and dumped at a market. The lady who fed the
Jan Lundius
Inter Press Service
Can a pitiless, offensive war waged against a sovereign state be justified? In my opinion the answer is an unequivocal “No!”. Ukraine has the right to defend itse
Samuel Wati
4th Mile Diphupar
One of the misconceptions attributed to the Adivasi (Naga tribes included) communities in India is the concept of egalitarianism. The Adivasis lived in a simpler society then,
Not just me, but most of the world is astonished as our elected representatives switch sides!Logically, how can they do this?They’ve been elected by voters voting for a particular party and its ideology, and
Lorraine Farquharson
Inter Press Service
Cross-continent vacations seem to be the norm once again with the lessening of COVID-19 while new cities are being built with skyscraping $4M condos shooting up in a
With so many advantages for those who claim reservations in our country, many forward class citizens are trying to certify themselves as backward and the day is coming when the whole nation may be known as a re
I notice that on certain mornings I get up worried, “Worried about what?” I ask myself and realize it is just a habit and most people get out of bed worried every morning!We are worried about ourselves, our
Dr S Akatoli Chishi
India is a secular democratic country and the Constitution affirms freedom and liberty for all. Diversity and Unity are accepted as the hallmark of Indian society. But today, ‘secul
I watched the family as they stood near the roller coaster ride. Each one bore different look. The teenage son looked at the cars coasting around with glee; he was just waiting, I could make out for his share o
Robert ClementsSo then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth… New King James VersionHow easy to be lukewarm or mellow!We don’t want to hurt anyone’s feeling
There’s enough that’s been written about the car crash that took the life of billionaire Cyrus Mistry, and I’m not going to wade into those already muddied waters. However, something that struck me as I r
The road runs wide through the extended city of Greater Mumbai, till, just before it enters the same city, it narrows into a street, meanders and twists reluctantly past posh homes, leaning balconies, where liv
(To God be the Glory)
November 1-3, 2022
Prof Rev Dr Mar Pongener
Executive Secretary, ABAM
We are all witnesses to the mighty works of God and it is worthy to give Him all glory for His glorious deeds.
An item in the newspaper had me sadly amused. A lady doctor who runs a pain clinic, told the press how she saw a destitute woman bleeding profusely on the pavement outside her gym. “She was bleeding profusely
Mayanglambam Pooja DeviThe relationship between humans and nature has increasingly become unequal and exploitative. Man has caused immense environmental destruction such as habitat degradation, overexploitation