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
Tharoor at political crossroads
He can’t be slotted easily into any ‘camp’, an intellectual who is perhaps far more comfortable in the rarefied environs…
Height of cybercrimes and gullibility
Emotionally manipulating victims to gain trust and compliance from them, scammers these days liberally utilise the Internet and messaging apps…
US in for ‘shock and awe’ strategy
It is good to be ever wary of a nation and a leadership that is and has historically been all…
In chains: US deportations draw fire
Migration is a sad truth of victimisation, deep poverty and neglect. People move when they cannot make ends meet, in…
Team prospects at Champions Trophy
India, who are the reigning T20 Champs and 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up, are a team with great batting strength…
Deportations and shattered dreams
Bigger concern is the persistent trend of illegal migration. India has been witnessing substantial outward migration, driven by aspirations for…
Delhi verdict: Wake-up call for Kejriwal
In February 2015, a friend of mine voted for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi assembly elections. All…
Business of picking holes in budget
The middle-class could well heave a huge sigh of relief now! Presenting what was dubbed as ‘reformist’ budget for the…