India’s economic journey from self-reliance to global integration
SUSHANT ROHIDAS VELIP For The GoanPolitical economy is an interdisciplinary discipline that combines persp
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...
Permutations of poll alliances
A history of unpredictable political alignments and post-poll realignments makes parties cautious and distrustful during pre-poll bargaining
Different strokes for different folks
On Saturday we witnessed the sight of many ministers leading tiranga yatras in their constituencies on the occasion of Independence Day. These drives were nothing but jingoistic actions disguised as patriotism. Two wheeler riders without helmets, riding triple and quadruple and creating a ruckus were swarming the roads putting many...
Sending FCRA Bill for scrutiny welcome move
The government’s decision to send the controversial Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny is a welcome gesture. Given the far-reaching implications of the proposed changes for civil society organisations, charities and other institutions receiving foreign contributions, the Bill should not be rushed through...
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
India’s economic journey from self-reliance to global integration
SUSHANT ROHIDAS VELIP For The GoanPolitical economy is an interdisciplinary discipline that combines perspectives from political science and economics to examine the relationship between politics and markets. India’s economic trajectory since 1947 is a story of dramatic policy pivots driven by the search for financial stability and national development. We...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Different strokes for different folks
On Saturday we witnessed the sight of many ministers leading tiranga yatras in their constituencies on the occasion of Independence Day. These drives were nothing but jingoistic actions disguised as patriotism. Two wheeler riders without helmets, riding triple and quadruple and creating a ruckus were swarming the roads putting many...
