Goa needs to clear the air on pollution
Goa has historically been a holiday destination where tourists seek an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, along with the pollution. The State’s cleaner environment and lush green nature have been major selling points, making it a natural retreat. Sadly, that image is beginning to fade. Air qua
Musk, Ambani and the race for last mile connectivity
India’s satellite broadband market has now become a battleground for two of the world’s most influential business figures: Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani. Musk, the billionaire behind Starlink’s global low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet network, is pushing to expand services across India. Ambani, Asia’s richest tycoon who built Reliance Jio into...
Census data challenges Karnataka’s drinking water case on Mhadei
Karnataka has been battling the River Mhadei water diversion issue with a powerful moral argument of an urgent need to provide drinking water to the drought-prone districts of northern Karnataka. Through the Kalasa-Bhandura project, the State has repeatedly sought to divert water from the Mhadei basin into the Malaprabha reservoir,...
No need to panic; balance tourism with vigilance
Goa recently opened its tourism season with a flourish. Russian charter tourists arrived at Dabolim Airport to a welcome of brass bands and traditional garlands. Russians have been the mainstay of Goa’s foreign tourists for a long time, and while the State eyes more “foreign tourists”, it cannot ignore the...
Gaps in protecting the girl child stand exposed in Goa
Last weekend, The Goan reported the harrowing ordeal of an 11-year-old sexual assault victim in Panaji. This incident has exposed the chinks in our policing system and the oft-repeated talk of women's safety. The girl, in her complaint, stated that she was sexually assaulted at the Caranzalem beach. The unfortunate...
