Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

Four Indian cardinals eligible to vote for electing new pope

Four cardinals from India, including two from Kerala, are eligible to vote in the cardinals' conclave, expected to be held at the Vatican next week, to elect the new Pope following the death of......

Pope's bond with India: Canonisations, new Cardinal and unfulfilled visit

Pope Francis's connection with India was marked by a mix of hopes and challenges. His long-held wish to visit the country remained unfulfilled. However, just months ago, he elevated an Indian......

Cyclone Fengal: IMD issues red alert for northern Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of significant rainfall in Kerala due to Cyclone Fengal, which has currently weakened into a low-pressure area over north......

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

As the world awaits the end of the global pandemic, rural Bengal might be witnessing a recession unfolding in bits and pieces. IMAGE: Hundreds of migrant laborers from West Bengal gathered at......

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows Having quit his low-paid job with......

Anju George's family over the moon

Ace Indian long jumper Anju B George's family members have not slept for the past two days.Ever since the news that Anju achieved the impossible on Saturday night -- a bronze medal at the World......

The long road to glory

Her love for jumps officially began at the age of 5 when she was in the first standard at Lizu School, in Changanassery, central Kerala. But ace jumper Anju George's mother Gracy says she sensed......