More officers needed who uphold law with honesty
The recent actions of IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, serving as Food and Drug Administration Commissioner in Mumbai, have highlighted the importance of strict enforcement of food safety laws. Known for his integrity and reportedly transferred 25 times during his 21-year career, he has earned a reputation for taking firm action against illegal practices without fear or favour. Within weeks of assuming office, he launched inspections of restau
What game is Goa Forward Party playing?
It is widely accepted that unless the opposition puts up a united front, the victory of BJP is mostly certain at the next Goa Assembly elections. I agree that Congress has its faults no doubt, what does Vijai Sardesai prefer as an alternative: BJP coming to power and possibly Goa...
Gen Z didn't create that world, they inherited it
If Gen Z needs to learn manners and sanskar, perhaps it's time the generations before them asked themselves: What kind of environment did we raise them in? We handed them hate and bigotry, we normalised vulgarity, we acquitted rapists and coronated murderers. We built a system that rewards outrage and...
Cadmium contamination in oysters serious concern
The recent report by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), a premier scientific institution, highlighting cadmium contamination in oysters should be treated as a serious public health concern rather than dismissed outright. While the Deputy Director of Fisheries has questioned the findings and officials say action will follow only after...
Time has come for fresh faces in Goan politics
From my childhood days to now, I have witnessed the same group of senior politicians contesting elections repeatedly. Many are driven by a desire to establish family political dynasties rather than serve the public. When asked about retirement, these seasoned leaders often say, "Age is just a number," revealing their...
