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 a month of unforgettable drama, intrigue and controversies. While Spain ultimately lifted the trophy, and deservedly so,
The colonisation of the Goan mind
Goa has this approach which says: If someone is coming here from a distant place, they must be more serious or simply better informed
Taleigao has lost a compassionate MLA
In the passing away of Jennifer Monserrate, after a prolonged illness, Goa and Taleigao in particular has lost a compassionate and caring philanthropist ever ready to help the needy in times of distress. Especially for the people of Taleigao no tribute would be enough to this 3-time MLA and former...
Sad day for Argentina and superstar Messi
Reigning European champions Spain have become world champions for the second time in their history after beating Argentina 1 - 0 in Sunday's FIFA World Cup 2026 final in Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Although Spain dominated the game from start to finish, they had to wait until...
Panchayats must address plaints of irregularities
For months now I have been following a prominent activist exposing various illegalities, "questionable" development/projects and environmental destruction at Cavelossim. The Cavelossim panchayat appears complicit, with their blind eye to the same, questionable permissions for various real estate activities and highly delayed or even no inspections by the panchayat; despite...
