Commentary
UPI fees threaten digital shift
New MDR charges could undermine digital payments, burden merchants and users, and weaken India’s shift away from cash despite the system’s remarkable nationwide success The mandarins in the finance ministry…
SIR: Advani, Jaishankar, others get notices over ‘discrepancies’
Foreign secy Misri, Election Commissioner Sandhu also issued notices New Delhi: Former deputy prime minister…
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
Constitution Day: Integrity at work
The reputation of the electoral system is dependent upon the integrity of the EC. The dignity and respect earned by…
High hopes on big labour reforms
The landmark four Codes will help reduce compliance burdens, widen social protection, and make the labour market more responsive to…
COP30 delivers empty promises
At dispute is the widening rift between use of fossil fuels and the strident demand of developing countries to get…
Effects of social media on teens
Teenagers all over the world use social media and messaging apps as part of their daily lives. This is accompanied…
Journey towards $7 trillion milestone
In the latest chapter of India’s economic ascent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed the nation’s leadership on the…
Kishor may still have story to tell
We live in the Instagram reel age where a short, sharp sound-bite on video resonates far more than aerudite debate.…
The new face of terrorism
The deadly car blast near the Red Fort in New Delhi serves to be a stark reminder of the persistent…
Bihar: Clean sweep with concerns
There was a time in India when whatever the election results, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was the acknowledged…