Perplexing model code curbs During Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Assembly or Parliamentary/general elections, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) kicks in. But the MCC is at times applied to stop routine…
Former teacher and poet Cosme Lobo’s debut book explores the village’s history, culture, festivals and…
It has been a case of rampant degradation and destruction of the state’s environment which…
As New Year kicks in, government and people must resolve to improve happiness index There…
Panaji: The preliminary report into the death of Delhi youth, who died in a hospital…
Scathing report The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has released a report, which has found that 47% of India’s ministers…
Koti Tirth corridor The decision of the state cabinet to clear the ‘Koti Tirth Corridor’ project in Divar was a…
Need for consensus One thing the Opposition parties should understand is that it is not necessary to talk against everything…
Learning lessons In his final speech as Nokia’s CEO, Stephen Elop famously said, “We didn’t do anything wrong, but somehow,…
LPG delivery Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for cooking is ubiquitous since piped natural gas (PNG) has not…
Burden on common man The FM has brought cheer to the nation by making deep cuts in GST rates. But…
Torchbearers of Anjuna I have been closely following news reports on Anjuna, particularly regarding the persistent issue of noise pollution.…
Murky water scenario This is with reference to the news report ‘40% of Goa’s supplied drinking water is lost to…