Football wins again, but FIFA has work to do going ahead
As the final whistle blew at East Rutherford, bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a dramatic close with Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, football reached another defining moment in its history. Hosted across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the first-ever 48-team World Cup delivered a month of unforgettable drama, intrigue and controversies. While Spain ultimately lifted the trophy, and deservedly so,
Gaming ban alone will not deter youth from the allure of casinos
A full decade after promising to shield youngsters from the lure of gambling, the Goa government has finally notified the rules under the Goa Public Gambling Act. The Home Department’s notification, issued on Thursday, formally bars anyone under 21 from entering designated casino gaming areas. Also, it has introduced a...
Department’s circular on school speakers misses the mark
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has, earlier this week, introduced a sweeping new protocol. Schools across the State must now obtain prior written approval before inviting any external speaker, activist or organisation onto their campuses. Institutions are expected to submit detailed speaker profiles, transcripts or drafts of th
Rethink safety for socially isolated senior citizens
The Elderline helpline service, meant to serve as a lifeline for senior citizens, has repeatedly become inaccessible because of an ill-conceived system that routed local calls to Delhi
Ease of doing business must not come at the cost of accountability
NITI Aayog’s latest report, Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector, may be speaking the language of economic reform and ease of doing business. On paper, these recommendations sound progressive, but when applied to Goa’s tourism ecosystem, there is a ‘blind spot’ that exposes a disconnect between policy theory and...
