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Trapped leopard highlights need for respecting animal habitats

Trapped leopard highlights need for respecting animal habitats

This refers to the picture on the front page, 'Caged at last' (TGE, Jan 6). The leopard spotted in various parts of Borim has finally been trapped. While some may see this as an achievement, a sense of sadness lingers. Trapping a leopard, likely due to its venturing into human territory, raises a critical question: why are wild animals, not just in Goa but in cities like Mumbai, roaming residential areas?

The answer is clear: human encroachment upon animal territory is the driving force. Can we not grant the wild the freedom to move within its own domain? Surely, humans and beasts can coexist without trespassing on each other's spaces.

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Party, pray, relax: New Year's Day deserves a holiday

ASHWIN CAEIRO, Cansaulim
Published Jan 7, 2024, 12:28 AM IST
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The State government, which scrapped the New Year's holiday, should instead declare a public holiday on January 1. After all, it's New Year's Day, and many people celebrate with good tidings, visiting relatives, enjoying evening dinners, or having get-togethers on December 31. New Year's Eve itself is a vibrant night filled with dancing, eating, drinking, fireworks displays, and even watchnight prayer services. However, these celebrations often extend past midnight and well…

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