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
Glimpses of new warfare strategies
The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States is not merely another regional flashpoint. It is a stark reminder…
Parrikar: Rare gem of Indian politics
Manohar Parrikar is a name etched in the history for his visionary leadership, simplicity, compassion and impeccable integrity. He became…
BJP: Mastering art of staying alive
In Niccolò Machiavelli’s 16th-century classic ‘The Prince’, the Italian thinker advised rulers that power is best preserved not through moral…
Nitish’s exit: Quiet coup in Bihar
“I allied with the BJP of Vajpayeeji which believed in constitutional values. As a secular leader, I cannot be part…
Scourge of social issues in India
Steeped in ancient customs and traditions, India has had a complex legacy of social evils – unyielding, inhuman and oppressive…
Beware of dangerous liaisons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is a much-despised figure in many parts of the world with an arrest warrant…
A great green leap for tomorrow
The Goa state Budget for 2026-27, presented by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, marks a decisive step towards building a sustainable…
Trump’s Iran war dilemma
There are several enigmas surrounding the present US-Israel war against Iran, answers of which are still not clear. Is it,…