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Culture of freebies and impact on fiscal health
DM Deshpande Promises made by political parties before elections are breeding a dangerous culture of freebies in India. What was once an isolated symptom has now become a systemic disease…
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Goa police block 507 websites, 767 scam-linked phone numbers
NT Reporter Panaji As part of a crackdown on cyber criminals, Goa cyber crime police…
Pitch for sustainable growth in Goa
It has been a case of rampant degradation and destruction of the state’s environment which…
Give hope a chance
As New Year kicks in, government and people must resolve to improve happiness index There…
EDM death: Report points to mix of drugs, alcohol
Panaji: The preliminary report into the death of Delhi youth, who died in a hospital…
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Beekeeping thrives in Goa with promising honey yields
On World Bee Day which is approaching on May 20, the buzz is on Goa’s growing community of beekeepers who…
Suspending water treaty is good, more needs to be done
DM Deshpande In the immediate aftermath of the terror attack at Pahalgam, India has suspended its Indus Water Treaty (IWT)…
Repairability index for smartphones and tablets on anvil
With consumers facing issues in repair of smartphones and tablets, a committee constituted by the government has recommended that original…
‘Prize money won in Housie game liable for 30% tax plus cess’
VB Prabhu Verlekar Q. I have won Rs 1 lakh in a Housie game under option, Jaldi Five at a…
IHCL announces SeleQtions hotel in Anjuna
IHCL announced the signing of a SeleQtions hotel in Anjuna. The 51-room property is standalone resort that offers the entire…
Demand for soft drinks, bottled water sizzles this summer
Business is at its peak for restaurants and small shopkeepers selling bottled water, cold drinks and fruit juices as Goans…
Is Indian Premier League abetting gambling and betting?
DM Deshpande While Indian Premier League (IPL) is a spectacular success as a mega cricketing event, it has also boosted…
Satellite internet offers niche areas of business for telecom companies
Sanjiv Nadkarni After recent announcements by two telecom companies that they plan to collaborate with Startlink there has been a…