Student celebrate at Azad Maidan in Panaji on Saturday.
'Termite' row: How Goa's students rediscovered the power of protest
MAPUSAWhat began as a protest over the NEET paper leak and police action against students in Delhi has evolved into something much larger in Goa. The immediate trigger may have been a social media post by BJP Vice President Narendra Sawaikar, but the rapid spread of student protests across the State sugg
Jantar Mantar siege: Goans return stunned by the scale of protest
PANAJIFor many Goans, protests have largely meant marches, speeches and sloganeering. The scenes that unfolded at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi this week, though, were of a different order altogether.Those who travelled from Goa to join the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest, along with others who
SLUR TO REVOLT: WHEN ROACHES TOOK FLIGHT
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), born out of a controversial courtroom remark, found its defining cause in the NEET paper leak, growing into a movement that culminated in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ‘The Goan’ revisits the extraordinary chain of events that transformed a satirical campaign into one of the most consequential protest movements in recent years
A prolonged dry spell left agricultural fields in Sattari taluka idle, delaying sowing and plantation. File photo
Weathering an uncertain monsoon: Farmers need rain but also timely, reliable forecasts
UDAY SAWANTVALPOIThe unpredictable nature of the monsoon has highlighted the vulnerability of farmers in Sattari taluka.But the absence of a dedicated taluka-level weather station and the lack of quick and timely disseminati
The ripple effect: How dry spells affect fisheries
MAPUSAThe prolonged dry spell and erratic rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon could have implications for Goa's marine ecosystem, with experts warning that changes in weather patterns may affect plankton growth, fish food availability and the distribution of marine species.Director of Fisheries Shamila Monteiro said deficient rainfall can influence several...
