Kharge’s call for ‘ekvott’ in Cong: Vision or delusion?
When All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the Ekvott (Unity) convention in Goa, his warning — “Stay united or BJP will divide you before 2027” — carried both political urgency and an unmistakable admission of divisions. Kharge’s high-profile visit certainly injected some much-needed energy into the party ranks, giving Congress workers a temporary lift. But beneath the show of solidarity, the grand old
Rethinking Konkani's issues
A language can remain widely spoken but lose out in education, administration, technology, professional life and sophisticated conversation
Becoming slaves to our cellphones
When was the last time you sat quietly for ten minutes without touching your cellphone—not because the battery died or there was no signal, but because you consciously chose not to? For many of us, even remembering such a moment is difficult. Today, our phones are often the first things...
Facing new challenge for development?
According to studies, developed countries became wealthy first and subsequently experienced an increase in the proportion of elderly people in their populations. However, the situation in India is the opposite. The number of elderly people is increasing rapidly even as the country is still in the process of economic development....
Even road-roller is not safe from theft in Goa
One has heard of pickpockets, chain-snatching, house-breaks, etc. But has anyone heard of a road-roller weighing several tonnes being stolen? This must be some sort of a record for the heaviest item to be stolen. Recently a road-roller worth around Rs 8 lakh was reportedly stolen from Chicolna, Bogmalo in...
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...
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Rethinking Konkani's issues
A language can remain widely spoken but lose out in education, administration, technology, professional life and sophisticated conversation
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Becoming slaves to our cellphones
When was the last time you sat quietly for ten minutes without touching your cellphone—not because the battery died or there was no signal, but because you consciously chose not to? For many of us, even remembering such a moment is difficult. Today, our phones are often the first things...
