As Goa chases a yoga record
As Goa prepares to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga, the State government’s extensive outreach gives an immediate impression of its commitment to public health and wellness. The proposed Rs 40.28-crore Yoga, Naturopathy and Wellness Centre at Uguem in Sanguem is a forward-looking investment that recognises the growing importance of holistic health and eco-tourism. Encouraging people to
Comparisons are best avoided in politics
The final verdict on how Modi’s achievements compare with those of Nehru will not be delivered by statistics; it will be rendered by history
Long-term action needed to tackle pollution of rivers
Every year, as summer tightens its grip and our rivers and water bodies shrink under the heat, the system goes into hurried inspections and bureaucratic blame games. The failure of civic infrastructure lies exposed time and again. Then, when the monsoon finally arrives,
Cough syrup reform and the dilemma of Goa’s common man
For generations, the pharmacy has been the first stop for Goan families dealing with common ailments. A seasonal cold, a sore throat, or a lingering cough rarely warranted a visit to the doctor. Instead, people would take a short walk to the local chemist and pick up a trusted bottle...
New strategic order after Iran war
The end of conflict has averted a wider regional catastrophe and stabilized energy markets, but its geopolitical consequences are beginning to unfold


