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Peter Ronald deSouza
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Why writer Maria Aurora Couto (1937-2022) was the grand dame of letters and culture of Goa
The author of ‘Filomena’s Daughters’ and ‘Goa: A Daughter’s Diary’ died on January 14 at the age of 85.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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With the great betrayal in Kabul, the world has abandoned its promise to fight evil
Three moral communities that have been active in our public sphere pushing the boundaries of what is normal since 1945 seem to have gone AWOL.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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Dhirubhai L Sheth (1936-2021): An outstanding Indian thoughter
His was an original mind, desi in its insight but not nativist in its articulation.
Peter Ronald deSouza
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Check claims that BJP got extra votes in EVMs during mock polls in Kerala, Supreme Court tells EC
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From the US to India, why do people collude with narcissistic leaders?
Putting the collaborators of Donald Trump’s toxic regime under the microscope.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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Contempt cases: Prosecuting comedians and cartoonists is no laughing matter
Courting a jester requires luck. Comedians are subversives.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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Duryodhana and Modi: Who will speak the truth to the ruthless, ambitious warrior-politicians?
Many questions. Few answers. Lots of bluster.
Peter Ronald deSouza
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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The India of acceptance: What RSS backers could learn from 19th-century thinker Francisco Luis Gomes
Representing Goa in the Portuguese parliament, he argued in 1861 for the equality of the vote and fair representation. What would he make of this week’s mess?
Peter Ronald deSouza
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Opinion: Modi washing sanitation workers’ feet at Kumbh Mela lands a blow against Hindu social order
The prime minister’s act was symbolically very significant, but will it help effect any substantive change?
Peter Ronald deSouza
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The BJP should have lost the Gujarat election, going by conventional wisdom. Why didn’t it?
Anti-incumbency, social coalitions, religious polarisation and even Narendra Modi’s charisma do not fully explain the BJP winning a fifth straight term.
Peter Ronald deSouza
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Opinion: Four major issues that need to be debated on the EPW crisis
The events that led to the resignation of its editor on July 18 must be subjected to the strictest scrutiny.
Peter Ronald deSouza
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In charts: How the BJP stole Goa against the wishes of its people
'Forget dharma. Forget shame. Just think power, and you get a picture of a New India very different from the one promised.'
Peter Ronald deSouza
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Furore over a handshake declined in a Swiss town holds valuable lessons for India
In public spaces, actions that discriminate against some groups must be opposed – even if such practices are sanctioned by religion.
Peter Ronald deSouza
The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer