Panic can do more damage than plague
Apropos the editorial 'No need to panic; balance tourism with vigilance' (TGE Oct8, 2026). Goa's tourism season has begun with Russian charter flights and festive welcomes, yet an unexplained death in Siberia has cast an uneasy shadow. The word 'plague' spreads faster than any pathogen, and panic could do more damage than the disease itself. Closing borders or turning away visitors would be a costly overreaction f
Is government at war with its own people?
In one of the largest deployments of central forces on law and order duties in the national capital during a protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has made available a total of 221 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces, @ 23,000 personnel to the Delhi Police from October...
Aspiring politicians must emulate missionaries
The Assembly polls to the Legislative Assembly, 2027 is barely four months away and many contenders are jostling for an opportunity to be named as candidates so that they may be elected, but if their true intent is to work selflessly for the betterment of the people of Goa, then...
Nana Patekar: Veteran actor par excellence
The sudden news of the passing away of veteran actor Nana Patekar at Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula on Thursday morning due to a heart attack has come like a rude shock for many in GoaPatekar was known for his powerful performances and unforgettable screen presence. Unlike other Bollywood actors, Patekar...
Call for alliance and unity to defeat BJP
With a loud and clear voice, we, the voters and citizens of Goa, demand that political parties form alliances as one family and one voice to defeat the BJP. Vijay should understand that GFP and AAP alone cannot save Goa. It is time to fight the election together with Congress...
