About Us

New Vision for a Changing World is a distinguished ecumenical magazine published by Nava Darshan Trust, a public charitable trust established in 1999. The magazine was initially launched in 1992 as a bimonthly periodical under the title New Vision. It was founded under the editorial leadership of Prof. Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu, with Rt. Rev. K.C. Mathew serving as the Publisher. Upon formal registration, the magazine adopted the title New Vision for a Changing World.The early leadership of the magazine included:
Patron: Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan
Chairman: Rt. Rev. Dr. Sam Mathew Honorary Chief Editor: Prof. Dr. Cyriac Thomas
Honorary Executive Editor Prof. Dr. Jose Parakadavil, Managing Editor and Publisher: Prof. Dr. Mathew Koshy Punnackadu.

In 2021, the Trust reconstituted the Editorial Board. With the permission of the Episcopal Synod of the Mar Thoma Church, Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa assumed the role of Chairman of the Editorial Board. Details of the other office bearers are provided below. The magazine is committed to addressing contemporary social, cultural, and faith-related issues through an ecumenical lens. It also serves as a partner organization of the CSI Community Development Programme, Punnackadu, working collaboratively to promote community development and social transformation.

Editorial Board Members

Chairman
Rt Rev Dr Thomas Mar Theethos Episcopa (Bishop of the Marthoma Church)

Hon Chief Editor

Prof Dr Cyriac Thomas (Former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam)

Executive Editor
Prof Dr Jose Parakadavil (Former Principal of BAM College, Thuruthicad)

Editor and Publisher
Prof Dr Mathew Koshy Punnackadu (Former Principal, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara; Commissioner for Climate Justice and Sustainable Development, World Council of Churches, Geneva)

Associate Editors
  • Mr. Benjamin Alex Jacob (Editor, CSS)
  • Mr. Shibu Itty Kuttickal (Journalist)
Managing Editors
  • Mr George Mathew C (Former AGM, Federal Bank)
  • Mr Koshy George (USA)
Managers
  • Dr Sabu George (Former Principal, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara)
  • Mr Koshy V George ( Former Vice President, Federal Bank)
Board Members
  • Mr. Cherian C. John (Journalist)
  • Dr. John George Athyal (Christian College, Chengannur)
  • Mr. T. Mathew (USA)
  • Dr. Sajini Deena Mathew (Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara)
  • Mr. John Minu Mathew (Former Executive Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Kochi)
  • Commander Tharian Koshy (Former Naval Officer)
  • Sister Jessena Joseph (Assistant Mother, Bethel Ashram, Thiruvalla)
Navadarshan Trust

Chairman
Prof Dr Mathew Koshy Punnackadu

Vice-Chairman
Mr George Mathew C

Secretary
Prof Dr Sabu George

Treasurer
Prof Dr John George Athyal

Members
Mr John Minu Mathew
Mr Koshy V George

Office of the Magazine
New Vision, Punnakkadu PO, Kozhencherry 689652
Email: newvisionmagazine@gmail.com | WhatsApp 9847275754

Subscription
Annual Subscription: Rs 250 | Two years Rs 400 | Three years Rs 600 | Life Membership: Rs 2000
Patron Membership Rs.10,000 | Foreign Countries Rs 1000 per year
The publication is supported and sustained by the voluntary contributions of its readers.