Cigarette butts, broken glass bottles and paan spit stains on beaches
Goa’s coastline has long been its major tourism selling point, with an economic lifeline centred on it. But beneath the familiar picture of silver sands (much of which has changed colour now) and the vibrancy of its coastline, a troubling picture emerges. While official narratives routinely highlight beach-cleaning drives and waste-management efforts, a more insidious form of p
Goa cannot afford a divided Opposition
Three Opposition candidates may collectively attract far more votes than the ruling candidate and still watch that candidate walk away with the seat
Audit ageing govt buildings before tragedy strikes
The recent incident in which a ceiling fan fell on and injured an employee at the Social Welfare Department office in Panaji raises serious concerns about workplace safety and the condition of the building. The Portuguese-era building, which houses the office, has faced scrutiny over its deteriorating structural condition, while...
Call for pressing 'pause button' on AI
Realisation has dawned on the tech trioka of Musk, Altman, and Dario, that AI is putting the human race at risk. The stage is set for the race between humans and robots. The question arises: What will destroy humans first, climate change or AI? The existential race is on. And...
Funds wasted on publicity of Porvorim flyover project
This is with reference to the report on the Porvorim elevated corridor. It has become a persistent pattern in the BJP regime to lay excessive emphasis on advertisement and publicity of projects, policies and schemes. Apparently, preparations for the inauguration of the Porvorim flyover included erecting a special ceremonial stage...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Heat wave threatens to severely weaken winter this year
Goa’s seasonal calendar, once marked by the rhythm of the monsoon followed by the unmistakable chill of winter, appears to be changing year after year. Climatic conditions are becoming unpredictable, and as we head towards the end of September, there is a lingering sense of uncertainty about this year’s winter...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Goa cannot afford a divided Opposition
Three Opposition candidates may collectively attract far more votes than the ruling candidate and still watch that candidate walk away with the seat
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Funds wasted on publicity of Porvorim flyover project
This is with reference to the report on the Porvorim elevated corridor. It has become a persistent pattern in the BJP regime to lay excessive emphasis on advertisement and publicity of projects, policies and schemes. Apparently, preparations for the inauguration of the Porvorim flyover included erecting a special ceremonial stage...
