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…
Lasted Commentary
Mapusa library opens a new chapter
The new library promises to be more than a quiet reading room; it envisions expanded spaces for children and young…
Mapping inequality in India
Least deprived states, including J&K, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Goa, benefit from good infrastructure and better educational outcomes…
Trump’s game plan for Europe
“Rav mein hai aaj Trump kahan dekhiye thamey Na haath baag par hai, na pa hai rakab mein.” (Trump is…
It’s time to review world bodies
A week is a long time in politics, former British prime minister Harold Wilson once famously said, reflecting how fortunes…
From BJP’s enemies to allies
If ever there was an award for political gymnastics, Nitish Kumar would undoubtedly be in line for gold with Chandrababu…
Taking healthcare to rural world
How does a woman in labour walk five kilometres across a hill to reach a clinic at night? What nutrition…
Classroom teaching exiting colleges
Students have realised AI tools can provide them with notes that is several times more easy, more comprehensive and more…
Harsh reality of cyber slavery
We must make youth seeking greener pastures abroad aware of these dangers. Jobseekers must bear in mind that if a…