Musk, Ambani and the race for last mile connectivity
India’s satellite broadband market has now become a battleground for two of the world’s most influential business figures: Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani. Musk, the billionaire behind Starlink’s global low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet network, is pushing to expand services across India. Ambani, Asia’s richest tycoon who built Reliance Jio into a telecom powerhouse that transformed the country’s digital landscape. The delay over regul
Cockroaches are made of sterner stuff
The thing about cockroaches is that they cannot be eliminated with ease. They multiply and proliferate
Is Goa developing or being destroyed?
It is worth debating whether Goa is developing or being adversely affected by the year-on-year influx of migrants. The growing population puts pressure on infrastructure, public transport, housing and employment opportunities. Migration from economically weaker states, driven by poverty, low wages and limited job opportunities, is understandable. However, the long-term...
Respect the State you live in and people you serve
The so-called outsiders have no right to point fingers at the Niz Goenkars — those born and brought up in Goa—or Goans working across the world. It is disheartening to see many settled in Goa, often for development or employment, raising unnecessary issues about our culture, language, and traditions. If...
Modi, CEC, Shah must come clean on SIR exercise
The offices of the Prime Minister of India, the Central Election Commissioner and the Home Minister's office are constitutional posts that are sworn to conduct their duties with utmost honesty and integrity. In the present circumstance of the CJP and various Opposition parties protesting against the actions of the Central...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
This excise job fraud has made complete mockery of systems
The line between administrative reality and outright farce blurred in Panaji when a man walked into the Excise Commissioner’s office with a forged transfer order and briefly took charge of the department. It was only when staff grew suspicious and alerted the police that the deception came to light. At...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Cockroaches are made of sterner stuff
The thing about cockroaches is that they cannot be eliminated with ease. They multiply and proliferate
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Is Goa developing or being destroyed?
It is worth debating whether Goa is developing or being adversely affected by the year-on-year influx of migrants. The growing population puts pressure on infrastructure, public transport, housing and employment opportunities. Migration from economically weaker states, driven by poverty, low wages and limited job opportunities, is understandable. However, the long-term...
