Commentary
Goa and private universities
Private universities are often presented as charitable institutions that bring modern infrastructure, new-age courses, and industry-oriented education. Institutions such as Manipal University, Amity University, and Birla Institute of Technology and…
Through orchards and time
Rooted in centuries of Portuguese grafting tradition and recognised today through GI tags, Goa’s mango…
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…
Lasted Commentary
The new face of terrorism
The deadly car blast near the Red Fort in New Delhi serves to be a stark reminder of the persistent…
Bihar: Clean sweep with concerns
There was a time in India when whatever the election results, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was the acknowledged…
Unravelling of climate consensus
COP30, global negotiation process to curb climate change, is unfolding in backdrop of sharp contrast to first such conference, Earth…
Bihar politics and role of migrants
The mayoral poll in New York, USA, and the legislative assembly elections in Bihar have coincided with each other. Zohran…
Quiet build-up of household debt
India’s households long regarded as cautious savers are quietly taking on record levels of debt. According to the Reserve Bank…
Trump’s quest for peace in Gaza
Should peace hold, Gaza deal will be US President’s greatest feat, even surpassing Abraham Accords of his first term that…
Mental distress: India’s silent crisis
A multi-city study in 2024 found that seven out of ten college students report moderate-to-severe anxiety, and six out of…
Nobel for molecular frameworks
The Prize in Chemistry celebrates the discovery of metal-organic frameworks that trap and release molecules like tiny sponges. This breakthrough…