Road Safety Week amid weak safety measures
With rising road accidents causing serious concern in Goa, the observance of Road Safety Week from today, September 27, is a timely initiative. One of its key focuses is the ‘Rah-Veer’ scheme, which seeks to remove the hesitation that often prevents passersby from coming to the aid of accident victims. Under the scheme, a ‘Good Samaritan’ who helps an accident victim is protected from financi
How messing with ‘Agent AI’ can cost your brain
“AI is numbing our critical and creative faculties,” said the high school student with absolute conviction. Surrounding her on stage at the Mapusa market entrance were other students, nervously awaiting their turn to make themselves heard. Despite her nerves being plainly visible, she delivered her speech gracefully, explaining how our...
Refrigeration norms should apply to all meat
Unplanned Colva-Margao road development
The Colva-Margao Road was widened after trees were cut on either side. Today, motorists can feel the heat along several stretches, particularly during peak hours. Food stalls and car garages are occupying roadside spaces, restricting the free and safe flow of traffic. The stretch has also become an open garbage-dumping...
Where has magical glow of fireflies gone?
For nature to exhibit its radiant light, especially at dusk and later into the night on any day in the form of the magical glow of the bioluminescent fireflies, the conducive atmosphere has to be present, as we are no longer able to bask in the wonder of fireflies in...
