THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Rally Racing would be preferred over Formula 4

I recently came across an article about our PWD Minister's ambitious plan for the Formula 4 event in Goa, and I couldn't help but chuckle. It seems someone needs to educate the minister on what Formula 4 actually entails -- high-speed racing on smooth, purpose-built asphalt tracks. I shudder to think of the taxpayers' money being wasted on our infamous contractors' patchwork. Why not kill two birds with one stone? Given the condition of our roads, I'd suggest we skip the Formula 4 fiasco and go for something that suits our infrastructure better -- rally racing. Our local drivers are already experts at navigating through potholes, pedestrians, and stray animals. It's a win-win. We can keep them off regular roads, preventing accidents, and showcase their skills. Let's save the cost and embrace our reality. Rally racing is the way forward.




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Goans need united oppn fight versus BJP

ARWIN MESQUITA, Colva
Published Oct 7, 2025, 7:12 PM IST
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I am aghast at the perceived arrogance of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's tone about AAP going solo versus the BJP, at future elections in Goa. Has Kejriwal not learnt any lessons learnt from his Delhi election fiasco where the pre-election tone was similar and, in the end, actually benefited the BJP? Many Goans see the priority today as challenging the BJP from pursuing the destruction of Goa, its environment and identity. Should BJP seats be reduced to a minority this will…

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