Cybercriminals find convenient hideout spaces in Goa
Goa is increasingly gaining notoriety for cybercrimes. In recent months, the State has reported organised cybercrime networks involved in large-scale financial fraud. The recent discovery of luxury holiday villas in upscale Candolim being used as round-the-clock fraud centres is disturbing. It’s disturbing because the tourism destination is becoming a convenient hideout for criminal networks operating across State and national borders.<
Beneath a movement lies political agenda
If repression triggers anger against the State, pride in standing up to it, and a sense of belonging to a group, the protest will gather momentum
Metabolic syndrome is growing silent epidemic
India’s metabolic syndrome is becoming a silent epidemic, affecting far younger people than many would expect. Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and abnormal cholesterol levels can develop without noticeable symptoms. Lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We must also examine the uniquely Indian...
State FDAs have suddenly woken up from slumber
Ever since Tukaram Mundhe took over as Commissioner, Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra, the state has witnessed a spate of raids on food and drug purveyors. A day doesn't pass by without a raid and no one is spared. Even international outlets/brands have come under the scanner. The FDA...
No action: Janata Darbar does not deliver results
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s Janata Darbar at Sanquelim may have provided citizens an opportunity to bring their grievances directly to the government, but I understand the real test lies in the outcome. Such public meetings serve little purpose if complaints are heard, assurances given and files subsequently buried in...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
This excise job fraud has made complete mockery of systems
The line between administrative reality and outright farce blurred in Panaji when a man walked into the Excise Commissioner’s office with a forged transfer order and briefly took charge of the department. It was only when staff grew suspicious and alerted the police that the deception came to light. At...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Beneath a movement lies political agenda
If repression triggers anger against the State, pride in standing up to it, and a sense of belonging to a group, the protest will gather momentum
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Metabolic syndrome is growing silent epidemic
India’s metabolic syndrome is becoming a silent epidemic, affecting far younger people than many would expect. Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and abnormal cholesterol levels can develop without noticeable symptoms. Lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We must also examine the uniquely Indian...
