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Culture FEATURED Language Society

Syriac: The Forgotten Language of the Early Church

Perumal Koshy June 3, 2025 0 Comment

While Hebrew was the sacred scriptural language of Judaism and Aramaic the common tongue of Jesus and his followers, it was Syriac, a dialect of Eastern Aramaic, that emerged as the language of the...

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Books FEATURED Literature Literature Review Review

Porridge and I: A Child’s Window into Postcolonial India

Perumal Koshy May 28, 2025 0 Comment

In her memoir Porridge and I, Dr Roopali Sircar Gaur captures the delicate beauty and inner confusion of growing up in newly independent India. Seen through the eyes of a young girl, the story...

5 Minutes

Editor's Desk FEATURED Literature Literature

Healing Minds, Telling Stories: Dr. Raj Velamoor on His Journey from Psychiatry to Fiction

Perumal Koshy May 13, 2025 0 Comment

From Hyderabad to Canada, from science to storytelling—Dr. Raj Velamoor’s debut novel The Reunion is a moving exploration of friendship, identity, and memory. In this candid interview, he reflects on his transition from psychiatry...

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Books FEATURED Literature Literature

From Mahabharata to Modern War Zones: A Literary Reckoning

Mira Svetlana May 13, 2025 0 Comment

A Global Anthology Reimagining Conflict, Justice, and Peace In a world torn apart by ideological polarization, armed conflict, and the growing erosion of empathy, Kurukshetra: Between War and Peace emerges as a powerful literary...

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FEATURED Meditation

Easter and the Enduring Self: Reflections on Identity and the Soul

Perumal Koshy April 20, 2025 0 Comment

While Easter carries many layers of meaning—historical, theological, and cultural—its core message is profoundly philosophical and spiritual. At its heart, the resurrection of Christ affirms a central truth: the essence of your being is...

4 Minutes

Business FEATURED Opinion

Why Free Trade Agreements Should Address Labor Market Disparities

Perumal Koshy March 3, 2025 0 Comment

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) fuel economic growth by cutting tariffs and opening markets, yet they miss a critical inefficiency: labor market disparities tied to racial or ethnic factors that sap productivity and growth. Trade...

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FEATURED Food TOP STORIES

The Plant-Based Revolution: Beyond Veganism

Mira Svetlana January 8, 2025 0 Comment

The plant-based revolution is no longer a niche lifestyle or dietary choice—it has become a mainstream movement reshaping the way people eat, live, and interact with the environment. While veganism traditionally represented the strict...

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FEATURED Society TOP STORIES

The New Wave of Minimalist Living: Redefining Need in 2025

Mira Svetlana January 3, 2025 0 Comment

the world is witnessing a profound shift in lifestyle choices, as minimalism resurges with a new perspective. Following a brief period of maximalism—marked by an embrace of excess, bold designs, and consumption-heavy habits—minimalism is...

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Christmas FEATURED Festivals General Latest Opinion

The Christmas Story: A Testament to Sacred Potential

Perumal Koshy December 20, 2024 0 Comment

The Christmas story is not just a tale of divine intervention, but a profound reminder of the sacred potential inherent in every life—a message that resonates deeply in our conflicted world today. St. Matthew,...

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FEATURED General Opinion Politics

Trump Administration’s Potential Foreign Policy Directions: Balancing Continuity and Change

Mira Svetlana December 15, 2024 0 Comment

Drawing insights from public statements, policy proposals during his campaign, and analysis of global trends, a picture of Trump’s likely approach is beginning to emerge. While his first term was marked by a...