When defying rules can cost lives
Some tragedies are natural and unavoidable, but this tragedy at the Tonir-Kazredyat waterfall in Savarde-Sattari was an avoidable tragedy. The teachers could be held responsible for not exercising control over the students of Deepvihar Higher Secondary School; however, the Class 11 students themselves should have behaved responsibly, especially when entry to these waterfalls was prohibited. H
Hidden cameras put privacy at risk
When you pay for a hotel room, especially in a luxury star hotel, you expect privacy and security. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There have been alarming reports of hidden cameras being installed in hotel rooms, sometimes accessed through air-conditioning systems or other fixtures. Unsuspecting guests are being...
AI is becoming part of everyday life
The AI revolution is spreading across India and the world by leaps and bounds. Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday life and assists us in a wide variety of applications. AI is used in smart alarms, iPhones and spam call detection. Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp rely heavily on AI...
Are we preparing children for exams, not life?
If a parent is asked whether they would be happy if their child scored 95 per cent in an examination, most parents would say yes. But what if, for the next 20 years, that child worked in a profession they never truly wanted? What if those high marks led them...
Watchdogs, activists or public advocates?
The media, legislators and citizens all have a vital role in highlighting public issues. Social media has also created a new generation of activists who expose grievances through videos and online campaigns. Many deserve appreciation for giving voice to the unheard and drawing attention to neglected problems. However, publicity alone...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Dept’s response to NIO’s oyster study is shell-shocking
Goa may be known for its beaches and party culture, but one cannot deny that the State is also popular for its fish-curry-rice. In fact, it is an inseparable part of Goa’s tradition. From the array of fish that fills a platter, oysters (Saccostrea cucullata), popularly known as ‘Kalva’, have...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Why government chose to blink
The Central govt's decision to concede key demands of the NEET protest was driven by electoral considerations rather than political magnanimity
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
When defying rules can cost lives
Some tragedies are natural and unavoidable, but this tragedy at the Tonir-Kazredyat waterfall in Savarde-Sattari was an avoidable tragedy. The teachers could be held responsible for not exercising control over the students of Deepvihar Higher Secondary School; however, the Class 11 students themselves should have behaved responsibly, especially when entry...
