High-speed havoc: When luxury cars, youth crash rules
When high-powered luxury cars, alcohol and youthful recklessness come together, roads can quickly turn from public spaces into scenes of tragedy. The horrific crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road early Sunday morning is the latest reminder that carelessness on roads can cost lives.A black BMW, reportedly travelling at
Dissent cannot be mutiny in democracy
In a constitutional democracy like India, the government must listen to citizens, give space for dissent, and have institutions that are accountable to society, it should not treat expression of an alternative ideology as a threat. In a democracy, the right to question is not an act of defiance. It...
When strategy matters more than technology
Long ago, Chhatrapati Shivaji, and in more recent times, the Viet Cong, taught the world that even the mightiest armies can be challenged by being nimble and using guerrilla warfare. Iran has demonstrated the same principle. You do not necessarily need cutting-edge technology to prevail in a war; you need...
Banks under CSR must observe Teachers Day
Both private and government banks operating under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework should support and observe Teachers’ Day as a gesture of gratitude, appreciation and recognition of teachers.Banks are patronised by villagers and have been functioning profitably in our communities. The Bank of India (BOI) and Union Bank of...
Soaring prices make life tough for common man
In Goa, festival seasons like Ganesh Chaturthi bring joy, but they also bring soaring prices. We saw sugar prices spike to Rs 70 per kg during the festival, and now onion prices are rising steadily. Petrol, gas cylinders, and other essentials are also becoming increasingly expensive, making life harder for...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Games cannot sacrifice welfare of athletes in the name of innovation
As the curtains rise on the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, what should be a celebration of sporting excellence is being clouded by reports of administrative chaos. Athletes sleeping on floors, delays of up to 12 hours during check-in, cramped accommodation and even cross-gender room assignments have raised serious questions about organising...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Catholics, as the caste whipping boy
Education has also helped many rise from their deprived position, even if equality (of opportunity) is a distant goal
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dissent cannot be mutiny in democracy
In a constitutional democracy like India, the government must listen to citizens, give space for dissent, and have institutions that are accountable to society, it should not treat expression of an alternative ideology as a threat. In a democracy, the right to question is not an act of defiance. It...
