MONDAY, 17 AUGUST 2026

Different strokes for different folks

On Saturday we witnessed the sight of many ministers leading tiranga yatras in their constituencies on the occasion of Independence Day. These drives were nothing but jingoistic actions disguised as patriotism. Two wheeler riders without helmets, riding triple and quadruple and creating a ruckus were swarming the roads putting many to inconvenience. The so called leaders themselves were hanging out of sunroofs waving the national flag across the road dangerously in order to prove their love for the nation. Will the much tomtommed AI cameras now issue automated challans to these lawbreakers? The answer is no, there are different strokes for different folks.


REKHA SARIN,  Benaulim 

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Sending FCRA Bill for scrutiny welcome move

The Goan Network
Published Aug 16, 2026, 8:13 PM IST
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The government’s decision to send the controversial Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny is a welcome gesture. Given the far-reaching implications of the proposed changes for civil society organisations, charities and other institutions receiving foreign contributions, the Bill should not be rushed through Parliament. Particular attention is needed on provisions concerning the cancellation or surrender of…

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