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…
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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
Employment faces new reality
The student protests that dominated the headlines were triggered by an examination paper leak. But it would be a mistake…
Employment faces new reality
Work in future may increasingly be organised through projects, assignments, platforms and short-term engagements. The gig worker may no longer…
Goa deserves longer sessions
Rigorous public scrutiny by the legislature improves public policy, identifies unintended consequences, and ultimately strengthens public trust and democracy The…
Employment as the new infra
For decades, the story of development has been written in concrete and steel. Governments proudly unveiled highways, bridges, airports, railway…
Kosambi and true interdisciplinarity
Damodar Dharmanand Kosambi (31st July, 1907-29th June, 1966) is known for his interdisciplinary approach in research in science and social…
Decoding Goa’s electoral tides
In Goa, elections are not necessarily decided by what is visible on the political surface alone. Goa has repeatedly demonstrated…
Gen Z’s battle for accountability
Driven by digital satire and mass action, India’s youngsters forced a minister’s exit, proving street protests can disrupt power, though…
Students must question injustice
A peaceful student movement for truth, justice and accountability is not a threat to democracy. It is evidence that democracy…