Commentary
Middle East crisis is legal quagmire
What began with surprise US and Israeli strikes on Iran one month ago has hardened into a grinding stand-off, with no clear way out. The conflict’s opening blows on February…
LPG shortfall: Salcete shacks wind down ops
NT Reporter Margao Several beach shacks have begun wrapping up the tourist season along the…
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,…