'State of mourning' needed in Maharashtra
The recent attempted murder of a young celebrity in Mumbai, allegedly by a notorious gangster outfit, has evoked much consternation across the nation. The media has understandably gone to town with the news. Elsewhere in Maharashtra, little known to many, a Right to Information report has revealed that in the last 4 years over 8,000 farmer suicides h
Let poll season bring change, not just foundation stones
Just before the elections, the government and municipality authorities have placed foundation stones for pending projects like parking and the historic renovation of the Margao Municipality building. While this seems like a positive step, it reminds us of previous grand celebrations where many foundations were laid but the actual work...
Tread carefully with water guzzling data centres
Every Al search, chatbot and Al-generated image requires tons of computing power. Behind artificial intelligence are massive data centres consuming gigawatts of electricity, using millions of litres of water for cooling and contributing to carbon emissions As Al grows, so does its environmental footprint. More energy demand, more pressure on...
Nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come
This is what hope looks like -- a generation refusing to stay silent. Streets filled with courage, voices rising against oppression, and young people standing together for democracy, human rights, freedom of expression and a future they can call their own. From Nepal to Hungary to Serbia, the message echoes...
Biggest challenge is biased reporting
Though the article with title "Who can you trust for news' that was published yesterday stresses only social media platforms, we should also include prime-time and established news agencies in this debate. India ranks 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without...
