For Some Goans, monsoon means more than just chai and bhajiyas
While the monsoon brings relief from the heat for many, families living in Goa's low-lying flood-prone areas prepare for a season of uncertainty, disruption and resilience
Bob's Banter: Blood in a Mumbai Local...!
Robert ClementsI think Indian Railways should immediately introduce one more announcement on Mumbai's suburban trains. "Dear passengers, please avoid asking anybody to close the train door. You may lose your life."Absur
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Tackling addiction before it begins
THE GOAN NETWORK“Just have one puff, who will notice?” or “Take one shot, you will not get addicted.” Such statements have become increasingly common at parties, gatherings, and among groups of students. What often begins as curiosity, peer pressure, or a desire to fit in can evolve into a dangerous...
‘A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor’: Why Young Indians Continue to Choose Life at Sea
As conflict rattles global shipping routes and uncertainties cloud the horizon, a new generation of Indians is still choosing the sea. On this International Day of the Seafarer, Goan sailors tell us why the risks of being far out at sea never stopped them and what it truly costs to carry the world's trade on your shoulders.
From carrying the world trade to carrying risks
On the Day of the Seafarer, the spotlight falls on the immense sacrifices and risks borne by maritime workers, whose vital role in sustaining global trade is increasingly threatened by geopolitical conflicts and insecurity at sea
