Staying financially grounded amid global uncertainty
Khyati Mashru Vasani For The Goan When Global Events Feel Personal&
Markets eye earnings, oil prices and global tensions this week
Indian stock markets begin the new week with several key triggers in focus. The Goan looks at how earnings, oil prices, global tensions, foreign fund flows and technical indicators could shape investor sentiment
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...
Goa's water security: Why the State needs to move beyond dam storage
MAPUSAGoa’s erratic monsoon this year has once again exposed the State's heavy dependence on seasonal rainfall and raised uncomfortable questions over whether enough has been done to secure the State's long-term water future.With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting a rainfall deficit of nearly 36 per cent so far this...
