THE CREDIT GOES TO GFP TO BIND THE BJP AND OTHERS
PRABHAKAR TIMBLE 100 days is not a span to evaluate the performance of any government. It would be blind worship to give rave reviews by considering mere announcements of programmes and honeymoon period commitments of Ministers including media attention seeking dart to government offices as achievements. Equally, it would be unfair to pin down the government for its failures and…
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PARRIKAR SHOULD DO WHAT PARSEKAR FAILED TO DO
TARA KERKAR The master executor, the master planner and face of the masses was what he was called in the past. Now his own supporters are not too happy with him. Right from the day when Manohar Parrikar took charge of the state, the expectations were high. He might not be the ultimate ruler, but certainly, he had made a mark…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
SANGITA SHARMA Food in all its natural glory, is nature’s gift to mankind and is naturally connected to human sustenance on earth. It nourishes the body, mind and soul. But today there is a notable transformation going on in the realm of food that we consume. Scientific knowledge, technology and economics seem to have taken over the rising demand for…
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FOR THE SEARCHING SOUL
PRITHVIRAJ THALI The essence of the age-old system of Yoga has been summarized in the ancient treatise called Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, widely considered to be the founder of this sacred art. Whether this is true or not is debatable. It is as impossible as it is fruitless to try and find the ultimate source who can be credited with…
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6.5 FOOT LONG PYTHON RESCUED AT MAJORDA
MAJORDA (GOA): A 6.5 foot long python that was washed ashore was rescued by Drishti lifeguards at Majorda on the evening of June 22. The lifeguard team present, captured the reptile and immediately alerted the forest department. Due care was taken to ensure that no harm was caused to the reptile while capturing it. The rescued python has been safely handed…
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THE AGE OF SUPERHEROS; HOW IT CAME TO BE
PALASH VOLVOIKAR It’s no surprise to any of us that this is the age of the superheroes! In the history of TV and cinema, there has not been such a massive genre domination, ever. To begin with, let me be clear, superhero movies didn’t just begin. We have been seeing them being rolled out for decades. Comic books have always been…
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KEEPING YOURSELF MONSOON READY
SPENCER BAPISTA Rains can be beautiful or messy, depending on what you do about it – sulk or celebrate. Nothing should be stopping you from loving the season if you know a few monsoon basics. So what are you waiting for? Take out that funky dress from your wardrobe, while we give you a couple of handy tips. Wear light clothing:…
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JUNIOR MAJOR RANKING BADMINTON AT SANQUELIM
SANQUELIM (GOA): Sanquelim Shuttlers in collaboration with Goa Badminton Association and the DSYA will be organising an All Goa Junior Major Ranking Badminton Tournament, at Badminton Courts, Sanquelim Sports Complex, Sanquelim, from July 1, 10 am onwards. The championship will be held for boys and girls in singles and doubles categories, in the age groups…
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CII-GOA CONDUCTS PROGRAMME ON ‘EMERGING TRENDS OF LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERS’
PANAJI (GOA): CII Goa organised a two-day programme on ‘Effective and Inspiring Leadership’, ‘Team Building & Project Management’ on June 22-23, at Taj Vivanta, Panaji. The programme was conducted for supervisors leading teams, line managers, HR managers and functional heads. The programme was conducted with a vision to train the participants in leadership skills. The program also touched upon the critical…
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GOA MEDICAL COLLEGE TO HAVE REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE, MOU TO BE SIGNED IN 8 DAYS
Bambolim (Goa): After a delay of almost a year, Goa government is readying to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Union Health ministry to set up Regional Cancer Centre at state run Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), near here. State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that the proposal for setting up Regional Cancer Centre at GMCH was pending for…
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