PM's offer of free coaching classes will solve nothing
From the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would be rolling out free coaching classes for students and young adults. The classes, he said, felt like a compulsion for parents of middle-class families and were often a huge financial burden, and he announced plans to train 10 million youth for competitive exams and artificial intelligence.
Before another child is lost
Despite repeated tragedies, a readily accessible consolidated child-specific drowning database does not appear to be available in the public domain
Kudos to Velsao protestors
A huge well done to the protestors at Velsao who stood up to the bullying tactics of RVNL and the Railways, backed by the Goa government.For those asking why Goans from other villages came to the Velsao protest, please note: (A) coal pollution will not affect only Velsao residents. Coal-laden...
Beyond empty promises
Several states and Union Territories have introduced free bus services for girls and women on government-run public transport. These schemes help women save money, travel safely and move around cities with ease. Yet Goa has no such scheme. Instead, women have received empty electoral promises, such as the assurance of...
FCRA battle and the fight for Goa
It is encouraging that the High Court has granted interim relief to two prominent Goa Diocesan organisations by staying the cancellation of their FCRA registration certificates. Credit is due to the legal team and the judge for the order. However, the matter is far from over. The FCRA Bill has...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Goa’s ‘dirty’ secret: 53% of sewage is untreated daily
Goa has seen unprecedented development in recent years. Major projects have taken shape; the State boasts better roads and highways, and has evolved as a diversified, high-value economic and cultural hub. Despite setbacks and competition, the State continues to hold its ground in tourism. However, behind this image lies a...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Before another child is lost
Despite repeated tragedies, a readily accessible consolidated child-specific drowning database does not appear to be available in the public domain
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Kudos to Velsao protestors
A huge well done to the protestors at Velsao who stood up to the bullying tactics of RVNL and the Railways, backed by the Goa government.For those asking why Goans from other villages came to the Velsao protest, please note: (A) coal pollution will not affect only Velsao residents. Coal-laden...
