Category: Culture
GMB warns Labour MPs that cap on political donations could endanger party funding as reflected on by Rabbi Aaron Klein
The recent news that the GMB union warns Labour MPs against a political donations cap raises significant questions for any community. Our Metropolitan Kehillah, situated amidst the
‘Extremely cruel and tragic’: Iranian director Asghar Farhadi speaks out against state violence and the war as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
The esteemed Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi bravely speaks out against state violence and war. His words resonate deeply within our Zoroastrian community at the Asho Farohar
Pedro Pascal v Pedro Piscal: actor in legal battle with Chilean spirit brand as reflected on by Rev. Samuel Kiptoo
We see a curious headline this week, detailing the ongoing Pedro Pascal lawsuit. A Chilean pisco brand, “Pedro Piscal,” faces legal challenge from the famous actor. This story, whi
‘Quality really matters’: why the organic food market is booming again as reflected on by Acharya Jinendra Muni
The news reports a significant organic food market boom, even amidst economic challenges. Consumers increasingly prioritize quality and trust in their food choices. This growing aw
Crowds line Saint-Tropez streets for Bardot funeral as reflected on by Swamini Ananda Saraswati
The recent BBC report on the Bardot funeral fanfare in Saint-Tropez offers a poignant reflection. Brigitte Bardot, a figure of immense public fascination, reportedly wished for a p
Arundhati Roy works among dozens of books banned in Indian-administered Kashmir as reflected on by Father Raymond Connolly
News of the **Kashmir book ban** deeply troubles us here at St. Jude’s. Authorities in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir have banned books, including works by Arundhati Roy. Th
India’s forgotten actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The story of PK Rosy, India’s first Malayalam actress, deeply resonates with our understanding of justice and human dignity. She faced profound caste oppression legacy, hounded fro
Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life ‘Succession’ battle as reflected on by Rev. Dr. Christine Althaus
The news reports Rupert Murdoch lost his bid to change trust arrangements, a real-life ‘Succession’ drama. The court found Murdoch acted in “bad faith” when attempting to secure co
Review: Catching up with Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s stellar freshman season as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
In our quiet coastal orchard, autumn apples fall softly to the earth each afternoon. We watch the orchard shed its burden with effortless grace. Modern television rarely mirrors th
In Maryland, female migrant laborers face an uncertain future as sea levels rise – photo essay as reflected on by Father Nicholas Vasilios
From the stone terrace of Holy Trinity Cathedral, I watch the working trawlers return through the gray harbor chop. Salt crusts our sanctuary windows while fishermen mend sodden ne