Don’t shoot the messenger…
When the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), one of India’s leading marine research institutions, publishes a peer-reviewed study highlighting multidrug-resistant bacteria and declining monsoon water quality along Goa’s coastline, the expectation is that the concerned government departments will investigate the findings and respond with concrete action.Surprisingly, G
Mental health on contract?
A counsellor is not an optional campus accessory. Counselling requires continuity, accessibility, confidentiality, supervision and functioning referrals
Keeping children safe in the digital world
Children cannot be completely kept away from the internet, as access to it is a fundamental right recognised by the Supreme Court under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. However, their online safety must be ensured through appropriate restrictions and safeguards. A blanket ban on internet use is not...
Govt must move beyond talk on energy efficiency
Goa govt's push for energy - saving practices is a welcome step, given the rise in power requirement in the state and the whole country. It is time we realise the gravity of the situation and switch over to efficient energy -saving practices with the use of renewable energy for...
Misuse of power threatens democratic rights
Today, we are witnessing a disturbing reality in which peaceful protesters demanding justice and transparency are confronted by police action. This raises concerns about why a government should fear citizens who seek accountability for its decisions and policies. It is alarming when questions arise about the qualifications and competence of...
TODAYS EDITORIAL
Short-term moves won’t hold water
A 31 per cent rainfall deficit and a winter season that feels more like summer, with temperatures shooting over 37 degrees. Goa is heading into the summer of 2027 with growing concerns over water security. The memory of 2026, when water levels in several key reservoirs fell to dangerously low...
OPINION & COLUMNS
Mental health on contract?
A counsellor is not an optional campus accessory. Counselling requires continuity, accessibility, confidentiality, supervision and functioning referrals
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Govt must move beyond talk on energy efficiency
Goa govt's push for energy - saving practices is a welcome step, given the rise in power requirement in the state and the whole country. It is time we realise the gravity of the situation and switch over to efficient energy -saving practices with the use of renewable energy for...
