Opinion
Iran war: Key lessons for India
The Middle East conflict underscores a central truth that a military force built on depth, decentralisation, and endurance can impose costs that shape adversary behaviour “The more you push, the…
Russia offers to boost crude oil, LNG supplies to India
Talks held on enhancing overall bilateral ties New Delhi: With the West Asia crisis continuing…
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 Opinion
Truth must not be negotiated
Probe into AI171 crash has become a part of geopolitical power play between India and the US. The world is…
Systemic failures in taxation
Faulty tax alerts have sparked nationwide anxiety and raised questions over the department’s competence. An apology cannot undo the damage…
Flaws in the 130th Amendment
The Bill applies only to ministers, leaving untouched the hundreds of MPs and MLAs with serious charges framed against them…
Towards journey of driverless cars
Over time, the environment would get more machine friendly with adaptive cruise control, lane assist and automatic braking bringing a…
India’s roads, lessons ignored
The death toll is almost directly proportional to growth in road coverage, presenting road crashes as an unfolding public health…
The age of political outsiders
From comedians to technocrats and social-media disruptors, voters across continents are increasingly entrusting power to leaders who stand outside traditional…
7 years of CM Pramod Sawant
Sawant’s tenure marks a period of economic growth, but the systematic stalling of Private Members’ Bills raises troubling questions about…
Tourism growth key for devpt
The government needs to clear the decks of legacy problems plaguing the tourism industry if its intention is to stay…