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…
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Ganga drying faster than ever
The Ganga, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented…
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…