It was so very devastating to hear about the sudden death of the very famed Margao based renowned writer Valmiki Faleiro. He was a prolific and famous writer. As a journalist he was well respected for his accuracy and integrity in his reporting by always being non-partisan and fair. Valmiki also had a stint in […]
EVERY EATERY MUST BE HYGIENE COMPLIANT
The move by the Minister for Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Vishwajit Rane to crackdown on unhygienic eateries is a very appropriate step in the right direction. This much needed action across Goa must be a sustained one till we get to the last untidy eatery blatantly violating the laid down food safety norms. Needless […]
GOA AND KERALA HAVE SO MUCH IN SEMBLANCE
On a maiden visit to Kerala to attend the wedding of the son of my longtime lawyer colleague and dear friend from Mumbai, I was so happy to visit so many magnificent Temples, Mosques and Churches besides other historical sites and renowned vantage points. It was also a delight to partake in the relishing of […]
SPATE OF ROAD ACCIDENTS A MATTER OF CONCERN
The continuing loss of precious lives on a daily basis on account of road accidents is a matter of great concern. Undoubtedly, over speeding coupled with rash and negligent driving is the major cause for accidents across Goa. Drunken driving is also taking the toll. Despite seeing precious lives being lost every single day we continue to […]
DAYANAND BANDODKAR – FOND MEMORIES OF GOA’S FIRST AND FORMIDABLE CHIEF MINISTER LINGER ON
Today is the 50th death anniversary of Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar who assumed office on 20th December 1963 and continued as Chief Minister till his sudden death on 12th August 1973. Affectionately referred to by all as ‘Bhausaheb’ he was undoubtedly a friend to all. At the age of 10, it was my privilege to interact with Dayanand Bandodkar with a grievance faced by […]
MAN’S BEST FRIEND
Universally known as “Man’s Best Friend” a dog has often turned Saviour of many a human! It is no surprise therefore that a canine companion is seen by so many as a loyal soul mate, provider of happiness and joy, and source of good feeling and other health benefits, as shown by some modern medical […]
MAY OUR GOA SEE A TRANQUIL KEW GARDEN
My visit to Europe was very amazing and a real eye opener. The interaction with my Goan brothers and sisters was so heartwarming. In those few days it gave me an opportunity to meet and converse with my fellow Goans while feeling their pulse and understanding their feelings. The time was so short, but it […]
VISHWAJIT RANE SETS A STANDARD FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW
Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane has so very rightly withdrawn his statement made against Goa Foundation. This retraction is a welcome and commendable step in the right direction. It is a very rare occurrence by politicians today. It should be seen as a minimum standard for others to follow. Vishwajit Rane’s humility comes as a breath of […]
THE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD BE OUR BIGGEST CONCERN
We all owe it to mother nature to do everything possible in protecting our environment. We all need to do our bit to save our environment from further degradation. The time has come for us all to introspect what we can do individually and as a community to heed Mother Earth’s fervent pleas to mankind […]
NEED OF A CRACKDOWN ON ALL ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTIONS
It should be the firm resolve and always the endeavour of the authorities to ensure that no illegal construction is allowed anywhere. It would have been so nice if our villages and cities were all well planned in accordance with the planning rules. Today we find people being inconvenienced due to illegal construction activity mushrooming […]