Author: Team Admin

Team GPN I Panaji: There is something undeniably melancholic about watching an old landmark take its final bow, not in a dignified retirement but in a shroud of decay. The order to evacuate Junta House within 30 days has come as no surprise to anyone who ever set foot inside those worn corridors. In truth, this building should have been demolished decades ago. But like so many things in Goa, it was allowed to limp on – an architectural relic turned bureaucratic hazard. For years, Junta House has stood as Panaji’s tallest building, its pale facade visible from every corner…

By Suraj Nandrekar Long before the days of Prime deliveries and instant noodles, I remember hearing a story that always made my uncles at the chai shop roar with laughter. It was about three old friends meeting after years apart. One had settled in America, another in Japan, and the third had stayed back in India. Over plates of stale wafers and endless cups of tea, they began the inevitable comparison game. The American boasted: “Brother, in the US, anything you order arrives in 30 minutes. That’s how developed we are!” Not to be outdone, the Japanese friend sniffed: “Thirty…

By Satyavatinandan Satrekar As heavy monsoon showers drench Goa this year, the state is enjoying an early respite from the punishing summer heat. But while the rains bring relief, they also lay bare an unfolding crisis in Goa’s hinterland—one that threatens fragile ecosystems and the very wildlife that makes this landscape special. From Beaches to Forests: The Tourism Shift In the decades after Goa’s liberation, tourists began flocking to the state’s once-pristine coastal belt. In no time, these serene beaches transformed into bustling hotspots. Unplanned cement constructions, traffic congestion, untreated sewage, and mounds of garbage soon followed, burdening coastal communities…

SURAJ NANDREKAR In a vibrant democracy, the legislative assembly is the pulse of the state — a place where elected representatives deliberate, question, legislate, and uphold the will of the people. But in Goa, the numbers paint a disturbing picture: over the last six years, the State Legislative Assembly has met for just 142 days. This amounts to an average of barely 23 sitting days per year — a figure that is not only well below national recommendations but also a worrying indicator of democratic backsliding. For a government that claims to be “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas,” this…

With the superannuation of Dr. Shivanand Bandekar, the Goa Medical College (GMC) bids farewell to an era marked by clinical excellence, steady leadership, and a commitment to compassionate care that transformed countless lives across the state. Dr. Bandekar, who retired as Dean of GMC, was much more than an administrator. He was one of Goa’s foremost orthopaedic surgeons, a teacher revered by generations, and a crisis manager whose calm guidance proved invaluable—especially during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A proud alumnus of GMC, Dr. Bandekar began his medical journey within the same institution he would eventually lead. After…

New Delhi: India’s Kidambi Srikanth delivered a commanding performance on Friday night to storm into the men’s singles semifinals of the Canada Open Super 300 badminton tournament in Calgary. The former World Championships silver medallist stunned top seed and world number six Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei with a straight-game victory, winning 21-18, 21-9 in just 43 minutes. Currently ranked 49th in the world, the 32-year-old Srikanth continued his resurgence in form after reaching the Malaysia Masters final earlier this year. Against Chou, he came in with a 4-6 head-to-head record but had beaten him in their last two…

New Delhi:Mohammed Siraj carved a unique place for himself in Indian cricket history on Friday, July 4, by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim a six-wicket haul in a Test match both in England and South Africa. Playing in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Siraj produced a stunning performance, taking 6 wickets for 70 runs in the first innings. Siraj’s feat places him in elite company, as he now joins a list of Indian bowlers who have taken six or more wickets in a single innings in either country. However, he is the only…