Noise violations at coastal north are coming full circle
As Goa prepares to celebrate Independence Day, a familiar contradiction is unfolding along the northern coastal belt of Anjuna and Vagator. Coastal nightspots have advertised dusk-to-dawn, multi-day parties under banners such as “Goa Grooves of Azaadi” and the “Sun Moon Festival”, giving early indications that the popular party spots are preparing for nights and mornings of pounding decibels, sleeplessness and disruption. The return of th
When illness becomes business model
One proposition must remain non-negotiable. Medicine deserves its price. Human helplessness should never acquire one
Congress top leaders absent at Velsao RVNL protest?
At the Velsao RVNL protest, I appreciate that there were some Congress leaders with the people but it was really disappointing to note that none of the top Congress leadership/MLAs including Yuri Alemao, Girish Chodankar, Carlos Ferreira, Altone D'Costa were present at the protest site. I request these specific Congress...
No bridge in sight for education of girls
In the Vidisha District of Madhya Pradesh several concrete pillars exist across a check dam on Betwa River. To avoid a longer route to the school, the children of Kakraua village walk and jump over the pillars to reach the other side, with the river raging below. On the social...
Clarity needed on proposed FCRA Bill
The Modi-led BJP government at the centre is reportedly getting all set to introduce the controversial amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, or FCRA Bill in the ongoing monsoon session in Parliament to selectively target all Christian run institutions in the name of bringing accountability/transparency and with the sole...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Dept’s response to NIO’s oyster study is shell-shocking
Goa may be known for its beaches and party culture, but one cannot deny that the State is also popular for its fish-curry-rice. In fact, it is an inseparable part of Goa’s tradition. From the array of fish that fills a platter, oysters (Saccostrea cucullata), popularly known as ‘Kalva’, have...
OPINION & COLUMNS
When illness becomes business model
One proposition must remain non-negotiable. Medicine deserves its price. Human helplessness should never acquire one
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Congress top leaders absent at Velsao RVNL protest?
At the Velsao RVNL protest, I appreciate that there were some Congress leaders with the people but it was really disappointing to note that none of the top Congress leadership/MLAs including Yuri Alemao, Girish Chodankar, Carlos Ferreira, Altone D'Costa were present at the protest site. I request these specific Congress...
