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Team Goemkarponn DABOLIM: In a remarkable and unexpected move that blends politics, faith, and cinema, Goa’s senior cabinet minister Mauvin Godinho, a prominent Christian leader and seven-time MLA from Dabolim, is making headlines for his decision to produce a feature film based on one of India’s most iconic and sensitive legal and spiritual sagas — the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. The upcoming film, titled Ayodhya: The Final Argument, will explore the complex and emotionally charged journey of the Ayodhya dispute, from its historical roots and religious dimensions to the decades-long legal battle that culminated in the 2019 Supreme Court verdict. The…

In a state as small as Goa, contradictions are often loud, clear, and baffling. One of the most glaring examples of this is the fate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa – a project that has been in limbo for over eight years, not because of lack of funds, expertise, or vision, but simply because Goa, for all its promises and posturing, cannot seem to find it a home. Yes, you read that right. A state that has allowed hills to be flattened in Reis Magos for high-end mega projects, earmarked large plots of communidade land in Thivim…

By Pradeep Padgaonkar Welcome to Goa — land of sunshine, susegad, and potholes so deep they deserve their own pin code. Every monsoon, the state puts on its most thrilling show — The Great Goan Pothole Challenge. The plot is simple: dodge the craters, survive the jerks, and make it home with your spine intact. Bonus points if your vehicle doesn’t develop an emotional bond with the service centre by the end of the week. While tourists marvel at our beaches and parties, locals are busy perfecting the art of pothole slalom. The real tragedy? This isn’t a joke. Lives…

By Suraj Nandrekar With the Goa Assembly session around the corner, brace yourself — not for robust debates or visionary ideas, but for another entertaining chapter in the saga of the “United” Opposition. Yes, those seven MLAs. They’re back, freshly caffeinated, full of press releases, and ready to almost stand together. The Opposition in Goa is a compact club — just seven MLAs in all. Three from Congress: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira, and Altone D’Costa. Then there’s AAP’s dynamic duo: Capt. Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva. Add to that Vijai Sardesai of the Goa Forward…

Box Twin Threat to Goa… * PRAWAH Approval:Maharashtra’s controversial Virdi dam across Kattika Nalla cleared by Progressive River Authority (PRAWAH) despite legal cases pending in Supreme Court. * Goa’s Silence:Goa government did not raise objections at the PRAWAH meeting and even supported Maharashtra’s use of 0.56 TMC feet of water. * Ecological Risk:Dam located just 3.5 km from Goa’s border, near Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary; threatens forests, biodiversity, and river flow into Goa. * Water Security Threat:Project could reduce flow in Valvonti River, impacting drinking water supply to Bardez, Bicholim, and Sattari; major treatment plants may suffer. * Karnataka’s Diversion Plans:Parallel…

By Suraj Nandrekar | Panaji The tragic death of seven-year-old Prabhas Kalangutkar in Anjuna last August still haunts the state. Mauled by a Pitbull while accompanying his mother to her employer’s home in Pequen-Peddem, Prabhas succumbed to grievous injuries to his face and neck. The horror of the incident reverberated across Goa, igniting public outrage and demands for immediate action. While such cases have occurred before, this one struck a raw nerve—making it clear to many that the state could no longer afford inaction. Over the last two years, Goa has witnessed a sharp rise in dog attacks. Official data…

By Vaman S. Sankhalker (The writer is a young faculty member at a Polytechnic in Goa) In a country as rich and complex as India, language is often both a bond and a battleground. It carries culture, emotion, and identity — but it can also stir unrest. Recent linguistic flare-ups in Maharashtra and Karnataka, and even subtle tensions in usually serene Goa, remind us that words can either wound or heal, depending on how we use them. Goa, however, quietly offers a different narrative. Here, Konkani and Marathi live side by side — not in conflict, but in comfort. Konkani,…