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
India needs to monitor neighbours
It may now seem a distant memory, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first foreign policy initiative in 2014 was potentially…
Arithmetic of Goa’s elections
Governments have always been formed on pluralities, not majorities, even as voter mobilisation has steadily risen to some of the…
Shoring up domestic consumption
The decision to usher in a simple tax, with just two rates, 18% as the standard rate and 5% as…
Giving respect to teachers
As a profession that creates all other professions, teachers don’t just teach lessons, they awaken the joy of learning, inspiring…
Mental health in educational institutes
A system that ignores the mind while training the intellect is not education. It is exploitation. Let us ensure no…
Bhupen da, a music legend
Bhupen Hazarika’s life teaches us the power of empathy, of listening to people and of staying rooted. It encourages us…
Getting to the bottom of PoP idolsÂ
Unlike clay, which is difficult to recover completely once immersed, Plaster of Paris can be recycled if idols are collected…
Faculty crunch hits higher education
In response to a petition, the Supreme Court recently expressed dismay at the low salary paid to contractual teachers in…