6 points on why India is in a better position demographically than China, perhaps, to take advantage of the fruits of globalization. 1. India’s population is presently second largest, but is slated to move into first place in the near future. Better, the population is not aging (as China is). Half of its population is [...]

China and India both see the need for resources, manpower and energy, and both seem to see Africa as crucial to this future.  Indian Prime Minister Singh has offered a $5 billion credit line to African countries over the next three years to help them achieve development goals. The goal is to attract students from [...]

India’s Urban Awakening (McKinsey Global Institute) projects that, by 2030: The number of megacities (1 million+) will rise from 42 today to 68 (twice Europe’s total). This doubling represents only a small potential of future urbanization. Today, only 30% of Indians live in cities. Indian cities could be responsible for three quarters of new employment [...]

“The greatest thing anyone can do for God and for man is to pray. It is not the only thing. But it is the chief thing.” – S.D. Gordon, Quiet Talks on Prayer Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Here are some issues for intercessory prayer I would like to share with you. Thanks so [...]

Shamala and Livingstone (names changed) are dedicated missionaries, serving God faithfully in Orissa through a mission agency. Tragedy struck when Shamala was detected with breast cancer and the malignancy forced her to undergo surgery. The chemotherapy took a severe toll on her. The tiresome process, the complete loss of hair coupled with incessant pain in her calf muscle, [...]

NEW DELHI, October 17 (AFP): At least 60 Christians have been killed over the past two months in eastern India in a brutal backlash to the murder of a revered Hindu holy man, a national bishops’ body said Friday. The figure is nearly double the official toll of 35 given by government authorities in the eastern state of Orissa. [...]

Scores of Christians have converted to Hinduism in Orissa’s Kandhamal district in the past few weeks to save their lives and properties, a government official admitted Friday. “We have received over 50 complaints where people alleged that Hindu villagers are forcing them to convert to Hinduism if want to save their lives and properties,” a senior district administration official [...]

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On March 17, militant Hindus gained entry to YWAM’s training centre in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh by pretending to be officers of a government investigation agency.  Once inside, they began destroying furniture and office equipment. Compass Direct reports that at least six students received minor injuries in the attack.  According to a report in the Pakistan Christian [...]

[lang_en]In October there were sudden communal riots and clashes between Hindus & Muslims in Mau (Eastern Uttar Pradesh), which resulted in massive violence, and many deaths in urban and rural areas. The riot destroyed many homes and shops of both groups, seeing the situation immediate actions were taken by police to control the situation but still for continuous [...]