Democracy is not destroyed overnight. It erodes gradually. Each silenced protest, each intimidated dissenter, and each indifferent citizen becomes another nail in the coffin of freedom.
Author: Oswald Pereira
Oswald Pereira, a veteran journalist, is the author of eight books, including The Newsroom Mafia, Crime Patrol: The Most Thrilling Stories, Chaddi Buddies, Revenge of the Naked Princess, The Krishna-Christ Connexion, How to Create Miracles in Our Daily Life, Army Girl Steals Civilian's Heart and Golmaal In Goa. He is a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and practises Kriya Yoga.
The CJP Protests and the Silence of Bollywood Superstars
As students protest and Sonam Wangchuk fasts for educational accountability, Bollywood’s biggest stars remain conspicuously absent. The industry’s silence raises an uncomfortable question: are its screen heroes merely manufactured illusions?
Beyond Religion: Humanity Is Our Greatest Faith
In an age when religious identity seems to rule our lives, the best option is to quietly transcend conventional labels, and adopt the belief that humanity itself is the most enduring faith.
While We Debate Citizenship, Heaven Waits with Open Arms
What is the real proof of citizenship or identity? Passport, Aadhaar or PAN card? The debate has become one endless game of ringa-ringa-roses. God, watching from above, must surely be amused that His children have forgotten their original address—in heaven.
The Simple Birthday of Vijay, the People’s Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s simple, non-lavish birthday celebrations. No fireworks, no extravagance, no political spectacle. Vijay’s simple 52nd birthday revealed the secret behind his extraordinary mass appeal: authenticity, humility, and service.
Vijay’s Rise and the Hope of National Renewal and Change by India’s Younger Generation
The rise of C Joseph Vijay from child artiste to superstar to chief minister of Tamil Nadu is part of a national transformation and renewal by young Indians. Inspired by ideals of courage and integrity, young Indians are emerging as powerful agents of innovation and change.
OSWALD PEREIRA 