Mhadei at eight: Goa needs action, not anniversary speeches
Rajendra Kerkar For The Goan August 14,
Stop the complacency towards Tillari water diversion proposal
Goa finds itself in an increasingly worrying geopolitical squeeze. Even as the State remains locked in a legal battle with Karnataka in the Supreme Court over the diversion of the Mhadei water, a fresh threat is emerging along its northern boundary. Political leaders and civic representatives in Belagavi have begun...
Student protests not Ranchi vs Jantar Mantar
Young people are demanding answers over alleged irregularities, delayed results and paper leaks rather than political ownership of their movements
Independence means dignity and justice for every Indian
Decades after Independence, India has achieved much, yet many challenges remain. While other nations that gained freedom alongside us have advanced rapidly, we continue to struggle with divisions of politics, religion, caste, language, region and culture. Disputes over water, boundaries and unequal distribution of resources further weaken national cohesion. For...
Ban use of footwear inside crematoriums
At St Inez, Panaji there is a large ground that hosts a Hindu crematorium and a burial ground for deceased Lingayats and infants. The former one is well-constructed and with a greater number of stalls for pyres. At the wide lobby there are ambulances for help and taps to wash...
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
Mhadei at eight: Goa needs action, not anniversary speeches
Rajendra Kerkar For The Goan August 14, 2026 marks eight years since the Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) delivered its Award, ending years of adjudication over the interstate dispute involving Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The Award, notified by the Centre in February 2020 subject to pending Supreme Court proceedings, gave Goa...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Ban use of footwear inside crematoriums
At St Inez, Panaji there is a large ground that hosts a Hindu crematorium and a burial ground for deceased Lingayats and infants. The former one is well-constructed and with a greater number of stalls for pyres. At the wide lobby there are ambulances for help and taps to wash...
