On this freezing winter morning, Fr Mariusz Han, SJ has woken to his alarm at 4 a.m. But his eyes light up instantly when he talks about his creation – his board game. Called ‘Ignatius…
Part 2 of the interview with Fr Vernon D’Cunha, Assistant ad Providentiam Why did GC 36 ask Fr. General to evaluate the restructuring of Provinces and Regions that had already taken place? [auth] The idea…
Dichotomy to Intrinsic Unity Ancient philosophers Socrates and Plato considered the body as a prison for the soul, while Aristotle taught that they function in a state of unity. Self-flagellation was recommended down the centuries…
Introduction The term 'Artificial Intelligence' was first coined in 1956 by John McCarthy, a pioneering cognitive and computer scientist. But it was the advancements in cyber technology and increased data availability in the 2000s that…
Jivan is our magazine. It is your magazine. So feel free to write for it. Number of words: Please keep in mind that it is the magazine of the entire South Asian Assistancy and so…
I should tell you about something strange and slightly scary that happened a few days ago. All through the morning chores like brushing, bathing, shaving etc, I keep listening to music. A bluetooth speaker brings…
On the occasion of Fr Stan Swamy’s second death anniversary, people all around the world gathered together and paid not only rich homage to him, but also prayed for holy boldness so that all of…
Dream, dream!Dream, even if the politicians say not to;Dream, even if the religious fanatics say never to;Dream, even if your own family doesn’t want to;Dream, dare to dream of a beautiful India! [auth] Dream until our…
Are you surprised that the guy who edited Jivan for 17 long years – from 2000 to 2017 – is back again after a gap of six years? Well, it was a huge surprise for…
One of the important events of the last academic year was certainly the defeat of the communal forces in Karnataka. With 135 seats and 42.9 per cent of the votes, the Indian National Congress party…