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 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
Regaining Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy
In the country where he was born and in the nation he lived and died for, a hate campaign has…
Why our polls are free but not fair
Are Indian elections free and fair? That is the debate triggered by Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s fierce attack on the…
Big worries for India on H1-B
The September 19 US Presidential order imposing a fee of $1,00,000 per H1-B visa entry and further changes in the…
Healthcare not in pink of health
India’s creditable score as the fastest-growing economy and its resilience in facing down challenges posed by the 50 per cent…
Migration, diversity and harmony
History tells us that Goans have migrated for centuries due to socioeconomic and religious factors, with migration patterns evolving from…
Violent face of parallel economy
The assault on Rama Kankonkar is not just about one activist. It is about silencing an entire ecosystem of digitally…
When young blood boiled in Nepal
From July 2025, Nepal’s government abruptly banned popular social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube. This was a…
Anatomy of Israeli attack on Doha
Trump exhibited his exasperation by saying that the raid did not “advance Israel or America’s goals” as Qatar was hosting…