Uniform SOPs to handle protests need of the hour
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that a high-powered probe could be considered to conduct a “thorough, fair and independent” inquiry into allegations of police excesses during the recent student protests in Delhi and several other States. The top court ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested in connection with the demonstrations and restrained the police from taking coercive action against protesting students unless they
When dissent is put on trial
The Constitution functions not merely to protect protest, but to protect the democratic conscience of the Republic itself
The truth behind 'High Powered Task Force'
In June 2024, after it bungled multiple examinations including NEET-UG, the Modi government constituted a high level committee of experts headed by Dr K Radhakrishnan to “ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations.” In July 2026, after the Modi government yet again bungled the NEET-UG and other examinations, it...
E-20 Janta Party seeks govt's accountability
The recent agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party seeking justice for students gained widespread public support across India. However, the decision to end the protest appears premature, especially when police action against protesters continues in Bihar and other states. Many people believe that the Central Government's assurances have failed...
Consider other sports too to secure laurels
This is with reference to the editorial 'Mirabai raises the bar again, time to uplift the sport - The Goan Everyday - July 28, 2026.' That was an appropriate and thought provoking editorial with regard to India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu has done the country...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Mirabai raises the bar again, time to uplift the sport
When Saikhom Mirabai Chanu stepped onto the platform at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, she was carrying far more than the weight loaded on the barbell. She bore the hopes of a nation that has come to associate her name with resilience. With a lift of 85kg in the snatch...
OPINION & COLUMNS
When dissent is put on trial
The Constitution functions not merely to protect protest, but to protect the democratic conscience of the Republic itself
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The truth behind 'High Powered Task Force'
In June 2024, after it bungled multiple examinations including NEET-UG, the Modi government constituted a high level committee of experts headed by Dr K Radhakrishnan to “ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations.” In July 2026, after the Modi government yet again bungled the NEET-UG and other examinations, it...
