Last week two of Panaji’s former Municipal Councillors moved on to a better world. They should be looked upon as ideal role models by those serving the community. The veteran Ramesh Silimkhan, a teacher by profession was a person of great integrity, honesty and commitment. He was elected four times as Councillor of Panaji Municipal […]
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A WELL MERITED HONOUR FOR DR BANDEKAR
A proud moment for Goa that the Global Society for Health and Educational Growth has honoured the Dean of Goa Medical College Dr Shivanand Bandekar with the National Achievement Award 2024 for being the Best Dean in Academic Administration. A well-deserved Honour for the very meritorious Dr. Bandekar whose commitment and dedication to patients and […]
WISHES THAT 2025 TO BE A VERY HAPPY YEAR
Another year comes to an end and it is a time for reflection. 2024 was a year for taking tough decisions which I did very thoughtfully and with an open mind. One must never procrastinate but must confront every challenging situation in life. 2024 gave me all the time and an opportunity to introspect and […]
A LAUDABLE GESTURE BY DATTA DAMODAR NAIK
We need to commend our very own Goan writer and thinker Datta Damodar Naik for having generously provided funding of one Crore to our Konkani Bhasha Mandal towards the very worthy cause of promoting and protecting our Konkani language. Our language is a symbol of our identity and everything possible needs to be done to […]
2024 HAS BEEN AN EVENTFUL YEAR
As 2024 nears its end, it’s time to reflect on the momentous but some challenging times. It has been a Year where I have spent a lot of time in the Skies travelling around seeing new countries and making more friends. It has been a stimulating year through which God has guided me. In all […]
HOPE 2025 SEES GLOBAL PEACE
Whilst we all celebrate this festive Season and as we gear to herald in 2025, my thanks to Almighty God for having guided and accompanied me throughout the year. I am so very indebted to all my teachers who from my school days to my law degree have so patiently enriched me with all that wealth of knowledge. […]
A FLAWLESS EXPOSITION OF OUR PATRON AND PROTECTOR
It was a Divine blessing to be in Goa and to be able to venerate the Sacred relics of our Patron Saint Francis Xavier in the Se Cathedral at Old Goa. It was heartening to be able to witness first-hand the meticulous, detailed and well organised arrangements for the Feast and the Exposition of the […]
D.Y. CHANDRACHUD WAS A FORMIDABLE CHIEF JUSTICE
The very illustrious and affable D.Y. Chandrachud has retired after ably steering the scales of justice for two years as the 50th Chief Justice of India. Prior to that he was Judge of India’s highest Court for over six eventful years. Greg Olsen had very aptly said ‘Change happens through example and not through just talking about it’. […]
STREAMLINE WORKING OF THE DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
The Indian High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates across the world are the first point of contact for Indian Citizens, those of Indian Origin and foreign nationals who desire to travel to India for Tourism and even Trade. These foreign missions should leave a lasting good impression on those visiting them. Some foreign Missions may be doing a […]
A DIWALI – HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Diwali 2024 in London will be a memorable day to reminisce. Spent the festive day in Southall which is de facto the Indian heartland in London. Whilst strolling along the streets and not an Englishman in sight. Where have they all gone? I wondered. At Southall one feels one is walking around at Delhi’s Chandni […]