Commentary
A decade after demonetisation
Ten years ago, Indians were asked to surrender the use of their own money with only four hours’ notice. It was a shock and awe operation. At 8 pm on…
Pothole plunge
A dog cools down in a water-filled crater on a Paroda road. The state continues…
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 Â
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…
Lasted Commentary
Revisiting India’s rescue law
For decades, India’s anti-trafficking framework has rested on a flawed assumption: that trafficking and prostitution are essentially the same thing.…
Citizen responsive governance
The real test lies in whether public services create equitable opportunities, address everyday concerns and improve lives and overall well-being…
Long and short of default bail
A Delhi special court’s decision to allow seven foreign nationals under National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation in a terrorism-related case…
Stop the ‘insider’ terror threat
Crisis underscores a complex shift in the nature of threats within critical infra by individuals who undergo radicalisation while embedded…
The bogey of ‘foreign hand’ Â
Here is a question for Mohan Bhagwat and government: if Opposition leaders, student activists and street protesters are part of…
Oppn must offer vision for Goa
As Goa moves closer to the 2027 Assembly elections, the Opposition’s energy is almost entirely focused on one question: who…
High growth and elusive prosperity
The discomfort evident in household surveys warrants attention. An economy can be resilient in aggregate while leaving many people financially…
The genetic roots of Saraswats
Fresh evidence reveals maternal connections, prehistoric population movements, and shared ancestral histories, offering new perspectives on origins of Konkani-speaking communities…