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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
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Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde’s microphone snatched by Deputy CM Fadnavis during press conference
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Opinion: Indian democracy is marching towards authoritarianism, under the garb of pluralism
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Watch: Portion of Narmada Canal breaches wall just one day after inauguration in Kutch, Gujarat
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A remarkably opulent country: Observations of the first American to write a book on India
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Ramachandra Guha: A tribute to ‘The Telegraph’ of Kolkata on its 40th birthday
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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
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‘Sinking ships fleeing the rats’: UK Opposition leader Keir Starmer on Boris Johnson’s ex-ministers
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Watch: Portion of Narmada Canal breaches wall just one day after inauguration in Kutch, Gujarat
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‘Changed my life’: Actor Richard Gere joins the Dalai Lama’s birthday festivities in Dharamshala
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Watch: BBC accidentally shows presenter with feet on studio desk on cutting away from reporter
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Caught on camera: Car set on fire by erratic fireworks from Fourth of July celebrations
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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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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ review: Flippant fun as Marvel superhero takes on a god-killer
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Dilip Kumar and technology: ‘What exactly is this Internet?’
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‘Dr. Arora’ trailer: Web series takes a humorous look at sexual problems
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Circle of love: Nagesh Kukunoor on going from ‘Hyderabad Blues’ to ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’
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Start the week with a film: ‘American Honey’, the flip side of the American Dream
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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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FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup, India vs New Zealand live updates: Vandana Katariya puts India up 1-0
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High jumper Tejaswin Shankar to miss out on CWG 2022 as organisers reject IOA’s late request: Report
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Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina beats Simona Halep in straight sets, to meet Ons Jabeur in final
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Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur beats Tatjana Maria to become first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final
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Hockey World Cup: Netherlands and Australia are first teams through to quarterfinals