Commentary
India’s golden dilemma
Rising non-essential imports like gold that weigh negatively on consumption need to be curbed to limit West Asia crisis impact on India’s current account deficit The celebrated economist John Maynard…
Fourth fuel price hike since May 15 pushes petrol to Rs 103.94 in Goa
Panaji: Petrol and diesel prices in Goa rose to Rs 103.94 per litre and Rs…
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
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
Tax giveaway yet fiscally prudent
Though the tax has been cut, the FM expects total tax collection to go up faster than nominal GDP which…
Budget 2025-26: Big expectations
Increasing tax buoyancy is critical and crucial for elimination of revenue deficit to ultimately promote growth given the inflexibility of…
Slowdown, a challenge for Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record eighth budget to Parliament on February 1. This is her second…
Testing time for Trump-Modi bonhomie
“Abki Baar Trump Sarkar,” was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rather effusive chant in September 2019 at an event in Texas…
Spectre of deportation from US
The push marks a remarkable fall for a land where Indians are among the most visible and most successful group…
Ways to handle a double-edged sword
Despite its wide-reaching implications, there has been little debate or discussion about the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and its…
Serving the Indian Republic
Educated citizens of India have much to contribute towards enriching the Republic I thank myself for witnessing the completion of…
Celebrating 75 years of the Republic
The biggest achievement after independence was the adoption of the Constitution amidst the pangs of partition and giving to the…