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
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…
Shoe-strike at Constitution
In a multi-religious society, law must be kept above faith. And any act of violence and coercion must be condemned…
Shoe-strike at Constitution
In a multi-religious society, law must be kept above faith. And any act of violence and coercion must be condemned…
Impact of Trump’s tariffs on movies
At a time when films are global co-productions, this tactic of weaponising cultural activities in a multi-cultural society will hurt…
Goa’s deteriorating law and order
The harsh reality is that criminals do not any longer fear the police, and lawlessness has led to rise in…
Indian festivals going global
Though foreign influences have added new flavours, the core cultural identity is maintained by adapting to new environments while preserving…
Growth through lens of layoffs
If one side of an India story takes a stand against the layoffs, there is another story of workers who…
Inspiring journey of Ganesh Gaonkar
As an MLA, his greatest impact was in bringing tribal concerns into the mainstream of legislative debate, speaking forcefully…