Commentary
Strain on Indian secularism
Once citizens begin seeing each other primarily as Hindus and Muslims rather than fellow Indians, constitutional secularism becomes hollowed out from within The most revealing political statement post elections this…
Centre alerts states on Ebola surveillance, preparedness
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step…
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
Kishor may still have story to tell
We live in the Instagram reel age where a short, sharp sound-bite on video resonates far more than aerudite debate.…
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…