Commentary
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 must be free, fair and without fear or coercion. An…
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Exhibition woes
EDITORIAL Panaji cannot claim smart-city ambitions while mega events leave roads clogged At the recently…
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…
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Counting the cost of ethanol push
India must cater to the food requirements of a large population with rising incomes and changing dietary preferences, simultaneously reducing…
Follow data to fix schools
A leaking roof, a broken toilet or a poorly maintained classroom are among the visible problems found in schools. But…
China’s robot army in the Himalayas
Videos have emerged lately showing humanoids being tested in active combat roles leading to speculation of their deployment along the…
New Rahul, old Congress
Just a few days after Pune, I was in Goa, which will go to the polls early next year. I…
Lessons from Nepal floods for Goa
Goa does not require melting glaciers to produce catastrophic floods; extreme rainfall, sediment mobilisation, unstable slopes, and densely occupied floodplains…
A bottom-up idea of development
At the governing council meeting of NITI Aayog earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for district-level GDP estimates…
When question papers fail
Competitive examinations in India are among the most important gateways to higher education, employment and public service. Every year, millions…
Questioning RSS’ exceptionalism
The refusal of the Sangh to register or disclose finances raises vital questions about its public accountability and institutional privilege…