Is it a moral win or tactical retreat in NEET protest?
When activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike at midnight by accepting a glass of juice from Union Health Minister and former BJP national president JP Nadda, something changed in a youth-led movement that had flared across the country. For nearly a month, Wangchuk’s fast had become the centrepiece of nationwide student anger directed at the Narendra Modi-led government following the devastating NEET paper leak in April.People across all...
Don’t impose tech hurdles on stressed farming community
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...
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
