India's sanitation reality behind growth story
India has the world’s highest number of children without access to sanitation services at school, with 50 million affected in 2025, according to the WHO-UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme’s latest report on water, sanitation and hygiene in schools. Globally, 244 million children lacked school sanitation services, putting India at nearly one-fifth of the total. The report says India reduced the number of schools without sanitation services
Concrete ECI steps must to restore public trust
The controversy surrounding the Election Commission in recent times was avoidable. The manner in which certain decisions have been taken has raised serious questions about the credibility and independence of an institution central to Indian democracy. There is no dispute that electoral rolls require periodic revision and that the Special...
Credible historical evidence needed on New Pillory
A familiar group of voices was recently heard praising the State BJP government for notifying the New Pillory at Old Goa as “Haat Katro Khambo” or hand-cutting pillar, while also demanding that its history be included in Goa’s school textbooks. Some of these claims include accounts of ancestors allegedly being...
Strict action needed against tout who assaulted journalist
The accused involved in the assault of journalist Sameep Narvekar near Baga Beach should face strict and lawful action. Such incidents cannot be taken lightly, as attacks on journalists can also threaten the safety of ordinary citizens. Calangute Police have reportedly arrested and taken into custody a tout accused of...
After-sales service of some companies serious concern
India is now the world’s fourth-largest economy, with consumers having greater purchasing power and access to products from leading global brands. However, the after-sales service provided by some of these companies remains a serious concern. I purchased a Whirlpool refrigerator five years ago. Within two years, its digital display stopped...
