Author: OSWALD PEREIRA

There are no easy solutions to human rights issues. But it won’t do us harm as people of a nation that is a Vishwaguru to look at the environment around us; and then within ourselves, to examine our hearts and...

On the eve of Guru Purnima, OSWALD PEREIRA pays tribute to his guru Paramhansa Yogananda, who taught him universalism, unity, and oneness of the human race ― and of all religions ― based on equality and freedom of faiths and...

Even as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, fondly called King Khan, completes 31 years in Bollywood, OSWALD PEREIRA highlights the lesser known aspect of his personality as the Prince of Good Deeds Superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), who completed 31 years...

Without depending on the silent powers-that-be, we as citizens of this great nation, should work together to restore love, peace and amity between the communities in Manipur and revive the vibrancy of our democracy, says OSWALD PEREIRA Sanatan Dharma, as...

Loving God is the first, and best, cure for nervousness ― healthy food then becomes supplementary to the primary panacea, says OSWALD PEREIRA When we are down, many of us turn to ice cream, because it’s a delicacy and makes...

There are many lessons on democracy that we and our political leaders can learn from two of the greatest avatars, Rama and Krishna, who descended on India and blessed her and her people, says OSWALD PEREIRA When I read yesterday...

As our soul may have travelled various regions over time, it makes sense to conclude that we have within us a confluence of God manifestations and their Prophets, all owing allegiance to one Supreme Power, says OSWALD PEREIRA There’s a...

OSWALD PEREIRA describes the gentle side of John Abraham, indisputably the actor with one of the most muscular bodies in Bollywood. John launched one of Oswald’s books in Mumbai As Bollywood blockbuster Pathaan continues to hit the headlines and Shah...

Eat rightly and wisely, never becoming a slave to food, to stay healthy and well, physically and spiritually, says OSWALD PEREIRA Former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee in his book, Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork, advises...

Acts of charity are meaningless, unless fortified with love, and, equally important, commitment, to make the subject of our generosity knowledgeable and self-sufficient, says OSWALD PEREIRA Some industrialists spend a fortune for philanthropic causes. Smiles light up the faces of...

In these times of turbulence and religious intolerance, wouldn’t it be a good idea to learn more about different faiths, if not practice each one of them for a while in rotation, asks OSWALD PEREIRA By learning more about different...

We have three European PMs of Indian origin. Should that make us proud? Not really, for we should concentrate instead on taking pride in the achievements of our own democracy and constantly make efforts to better ourselves, says OSWALD PEREIRA...

Let us make a pledge on Dussehra today to banish the demon of communal hatred forever and make Ram and all the other avatars that have come down on earth proud of the human race, urges OSWALD PEREIRA On October...

Let’s talk to God first, before we talk to each other. That would help us connect and see that we are all one, says OSWALD PEREIRA When I was a child, I used to sneak out of bed late at...

OSWALD PEREIRA writes on the release of the Bilkis Bano rape convicts and why it goes both against the law of Karma and the law of the land India is believed to be way ahead of the West and other...

We will become a more vibrant democracy if every Indian follows Kaka Baptista’s example and lives his ideals of true freedom and independence, says OSWALD PEREIRA Contrary to lies spread by mischievous elements, Christians have been an integral part of...

OSWALD PEREIRA writes on Maulana Wahiduddin Khan’s thoughts on peace and Islam Violence has no place in Islam. “The true objective of Islam is to introduce man to his creator and to make him desirous of God’s neighbourhood,” according to...

On Father’s Day today OSWALD PEREIRA narrates the true life story of a beggar who was given employment by his father A man had been begging for many years in our village, Kolbad, in Thane. Most of the villagers would...