Commentary
A decade after demonetisation
Ten years ago, Indians were asked to surrender the use of their own money with only four hours’ notice. It was a shock and awe operation. At 8 pm on…
Pothole plunge
A dog cools down in a water-filled crater on a Paroda road. The state continues…
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
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
The many sides of Parrikar
As Defence Minister, he attempted to streamline procurement processes and inject urgency into long-pending decisions, becoming famous for his hands-on…
NEP in Goa: Reform needs foundation
Only with strong foundations, coherent learning pathways and capacity-building can NEP 2020 transform from a theoretical framework into a meaningful…
Letting go of tomorrow
News recently reached me from friends in Pune about the shocking death of a local 42-year-old half-marathoner. Known for his…
Restoring faith in institutions
Recent events in Delhi deserve to be seen beyond the immediate confrontation between the government and the Opposition. Something deeper…
Lives of tribal students matter
Since July, there have been two major protests in the country. The first, a Gen Z-led student agitation centred around…
Shifting India’s trade paths
As far as US President Donald Trump is concerned, all his attempts at tariff diplomacy have been stymied by the…
ECI must protect voting right
In a democracy, political parties compete for the support of the electorate to earn the right to govern. The contest…
ST reservation: Race against time
The Government of India has notified August 6, 2026, as the commencement date for implementation of the Readjustment of Representation…