Long-reads – Page 3 – Tenny Thomas

My experiences with Corruption in India

Corruption happens because as citizens we allow it to happen. Both hands are needed to make a clap.

Decoding the Temptation of Christ

This summer as part of my spiritual journey in this world, I decided to be on a different type of mission. Experience the Bible differently-i.e., by listening to it. There is an app on the iPhone called Bible Gateway where it is now possible to listen to the Bible, especially the best version of themContinue reading “Decoding the Temptation of Christ”

The holy month of Ramadan

I was born and raised up in an Arab country. Being in a predominantly Muslim country, one cannot ignore the piousness that accompanies an important religious event like Ramadan. This 30 day fasting period, where all the devout fast from dawn to dusk is one awesome special occasion, especially in an Arab country. The dayContinue reading “The holy month of Ramadan”

NDTV: A Colossal Media Mess

More than a decade ago, yours truly was one of the happy Indians residing in the Middle East when the first visuals of an English Indian news channel, Star News was beamed into his home. The channel was owned by Star TV of the Rupert Murdoch owned News Corporation International. In a strange twist theContinue reading “NDTV: A Colossal Media Mess”

Indians and Money

“I have traveled across the length and breadth of India and I have not seen one person who is a beggar, who is a thief. Such wealth I have seen in this country, such high moral values, people of such calibre, that I do not think we would ever conquer this country, unless we breakContinue reading “Indians and Money”

Christ in today’s church and age

Throughout the ministry of Jesus, he was vehement in his opposition to a certain segment of society-one that of ’teachers’ called as Pharisees. This divinely vitriolic opposition made them plot his state sponsored murder just 3.5 years into his ministry. But as he lay dying on the cross, the curtain in the Jewish temple tore.Continue reading “Christ in today’s church and age”

Air India: An epitaph or a renascence?

Last year in the month of July, yours truly had planned a trip to India from Canada, on our national carrier- Air India. I had planned the trip well in advance and I was overjoyed at obtaining a good price for my ticket during this busy season. Barely days after I had booked the flight,Continue reading “Air India: An epitaph or a renascence?”

Indian woman: Goddess, Mother, Rape victim

In the beginning of this year, the horrifying tale of Amanat or Nirbhaya or the nameless girl (who was brutally raped by sex starved dastards) became a staple diet for media outlets all over the world. Since then, the news regarding women from India has never been the same. Check out this damning Kindle single:Continue reading “Indian woman: Goddess, Mother, Rape victim”

Dope of Pope and Hope

Recently the Roman Catholic Church elected its first pope having the unique name of Pope Francis 1. This was unprecedented in the history of the church that a new Pope chose the name of one of most holiest of saints, St.Francis of Assisi. Francis of Assisi was one of the most respected figures in Christendom,Continue reading “Dope of Pope and Hope”

Modi and the idea of India from an NRI

These days, Narendra Modi, the current chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat is much in news. The main opposition party of India has virtually endorsed him as their choice for the important post of Indian prime minister. In a parliamentary democracy, this position is of utmost importance. Barring two terms by the incumbent,Continue reading “Modi and the idea of India from an NRI”