Tourism, the backbone of Goa’s economy has now sadly deteriorated into total shambles and is in the utter doldrums. Even before the onset of the pandemic, the inflow of quality tourists had been very much on the decline for many years with visitors to Goa retreating for varied and valid reasons while moving elsewhere. The […]
Month: September 2021
IT’S HIGHTIME RAJENDRA ARLEKAR DOES THE ‘VISARJAN’ OF HIS NOW ILLEGAL PETROL PUMP DEALERSHIP
Rajendra Arlekar who assumed charge as Governor of Himachal Pradesh on 13th July and has been frequently visiting Goa is currently here on a five day visit for the Ganesh festival which is understandable. But Goa has one too many festivals and Rajendra Arlekar should not use every excuse to unnecessary burden the State Exchequer by […]
YOUTH POWER IN GOA MUST BE CHANNELISED
There is a great talent in Youth, who are like dynamite and can do great good when used in the right way. In the wrong hands, though, it can be used to take life. Young people have the same potential for good or bad. Youth power is a spark which can either brighten or burn […]
GOA’S ACCIDENTAL CHIEF MINISTER IS GAMBLING WITH OUR LIVES
Given that the predicted third wave of the current vicious COVID pandemic is reportedly inching towards our doorstep, it is atrocious that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has been blatantly disregarding the advice being given officially by our medical experts on the precautions and safeguards to be adopted to prevent the spread of the virus. If […]
VERY WARM GREETINGS TO YOU ALL ON GANESHA CHATURTHI
In this Festive Season, midst the gloom of the ongoing pandemic, let us all pray fervently to Lord Ganesha, the Vignaharta (Remover of obstacles), to ease our never ending suffering, particularly of the poor and needy across Goa, indeed across the World. Lord Ganesha is traditionally worshipped by one and all as Remover of obstacles. […]
CCP VERY LUCRATIVE GRAZING GROUND?
An interesting revelation has surfaced in the current Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) nominated Councillors imbroligio. Both Kabir Makhija and Kishore Sastry in their biodata that was submitted to the CCP are strangely silent on what their current profession is. They have not revealed it even in their replies filed before the High Court. […]
RIBANDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL – PRESIDENT KOVIND’S VISIT A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
The traffic signals at the Ribandar-Chimbel junction on the Panaji-Old Goa highway which were installed earlier this year had not been functioning for the last over three long months. Suddenly and miraculously the signals started working on Sunday, 5th September, the day President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Goa. We are now informed that the […]
A VERY DISTINGUISHED JUDGE FACES INJUSTICE
It is very unfortunate that in the recent appointment of Supreme Court Judges, the second most senior High Court Chief Justice Akil Kureshi was highhandedly sidelined and superseded. Akil Kureshi who is currently Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court is apparently paying the price for being a no nonsense Judge. It is incumbent that […]
LIBERATION OR BONDAGE?
Goa is celebrating 60 yrs of Liberation. Our State which is India’s smallest is known for its hospitality and the whole world wants to be in this former Paradise of the East. But those in Power should hang their heads in shame for having miserably failed to provide even the basic amenities in our little […]
WE OWE IT ALL TO OUR TEACHERS
Today it’s yet another Teachers Day with the students kept away from schools and colleges but being taught online due to the ongoing pandemic. Nothing can replace the classroom especially in the formative years at school. Our gratitude to our teachers has and should always be eternal. The pandemic has served as a reminder that […]