THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

Hats off to Mapusa social worker's act of generosity

Once in a while we come across incredible works of charity. These are remarkable acts of kindness and generosity that profoundly impact lives. In Goa one such unbelievable act that takes the cake is to make coconuts available at an unbelievable price of Rs. 2 per nut during the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi. While coconuts are being sold in the market at an exorbitant price of Rs 60 per piece, a Mapusa-based social worker Yogesh Kelkar chose to turn the tide. He reportedly sold them at an unbelievable price of just Rs 2 per nut. How he does it is a mystery. Even the coconuts being sold by the Goa State Horticulture Corporation Ltd. (GSHCL) costs Rs 40 per nut. When an individual sells a coconut for Rs 2 it is nothing less than a divine intervention with the blessings of Lord Ganesha. It is learnt that the businessman has been doing it for five consecutive years. The large-hearted citizen has distributed an astounding 8,500 coconuts this year. It is true that not all heroes wear capes. May the blessings of Lord Ganesha be with him.



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People’s candidate versus party candidate

NELSON LOPES, Chinchinim
Published Aug 25, 2025, 6:55 PM IST
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The once shining example of a people’s candidate was Adv Uday Bhembre. Even Adv Gracias, after his foray, has never tested political waters again. When established political parties themselves collapse, what guarantee is there that unregistered and unorganised groups will survive, function effectively, or remain accountable?   Organised political parties thrive on “winnability,” backed by unlimited funds for campaigning and for filling party coffers. Legislators…

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