Forging receipts amount to cheating
During investigation into the alleged theft of money from donation boxes at the Ram temple, Ayodhya, police recovered old forged receipt books from three accused persons. These old receipt books resembled those that were earlier printed by the temple’s Trust. The cops need to determine as to how much money was embezzled by the accused or others by using forged receipts. A few years, in Goa (maybe in the other...
Never give up on Goa
“Even if there is a 1% chance, fight with everything you have!” I have come across this powerful quote in many places, and I find it truly inspiring. It is especially relevant in the fight to preserve Goa, its environment, ecology, forests, trees, hills and identity. Many others have also...
Men as predators of women
Barely a week after the sexual assault of an 83-year-old woman from Nuvem, comes another shocking incident of a 70-year-old woman being sexually assaulted in Margao. A fortnight ago it was a case of a 13-year-old girl who was abducted and repeatedly raped in a hotel in Rajasthan by 32...
Goa needs fresh political energy
Political influence is reaching beyond Goa to places like London. Just as the Revolutionary Goan Party (RGP) attracted attention in the past, Goa Forward has now gained international recognition, with its leader Vijay receiving a prestigious award in the UK. This raises an important question: can Goans living abroad influence...
Don’t leave local vendors in Dona Paula behind
The proposed redevelopment of the iconic Dona Paula jetty by the Goa Tourism Department has generated concern among the 76 local families who have been running stalls at the site for decades. While the project promises to improve infrastructure and enhance the tourist experience, it must not come at the...
