SC order on footpaths brings hope; State must get to work
Late last week, the Supreme Court of India, in an order that could have far-reaching consequences, ruled that citizens have a fundamental right to walk on a demarcated footpath, a right that shall have priority over movement by motorised vehicles, and asked the government to frame a law to protect pedestrians. The order has thousands across the country, both in urban and semi-urban India, nodding in agreement. Anyone who has...
AI-powered traffic surveillance and Goa
True sincerity in curbing accident rates and unmanaged bottlenecks requires shifting from surveillance to a responsive, holistic, and transparent ecosystem
The autocracy, hypocrisy behind Yoga Day event
To be clear, though I am not a yoga practitioner I am certainly aware of the health and positive benefits of yoga. I must point out on the autocracy and hypocrisy of this Govt promoted yoga day event. On autocracy, it’s totally unacceptable that the Goa government makes it mandatory...
Grease-eating bacteria can protect waterways
A major source of pollution entering our drains, rivers, and ultimately the sea is not household waste alone, but Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) discharged from hotels, restaurants, corporate cafeterias, malls, clubs, and food courts. Human waste is naturally biodegradable. The real problem begins when it mixes with FOG from...
Honouring our fathers on Father’s Day
Fathers are the silent pillars of our families. Often working far away from their loved ones, they endure harsh conditions—whether the scorching sun or biting cold—to provide for our dreams and needs. Their hard work and sacrifices go beyond mere labour; they build the foundation of our homes and shape...
