The evolutionary mystery of Revoda alsande
Dr. Nandkumar M. Kamat Along the saline margins of the Chapora estuary survives an old Goan winter cowpea locally known as alsande black-eyed pea or Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata. For…
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Softly and gently
DR. LUIS DIAS My first introduction to the music of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) must have been in my internship year 1989, my ‘golden year’, as I learned so much about…
Short guide to picking up some Konkani
Frederick Noronha Which is the most difficult language to learn in Goa today? Portuguese? German? French? Sanskrit? Hindi? This might seem strange, and almost an exaggeration, but Konkani comes close to the…
The last of the Porobs
Translated short story from the book: ‘Nimnno Porob’ Author: Late Devidas Babay Translator: Aditi Budkuley “Who is there? Can anyone do it?” Khapu was peeved on hearing these concluding remarks…
The shack has entered the chat
PRAJYOT MAINKAR Goa has spent decades selling sunsets. Now it’s trying to sell something harder to package: a future. There is a particular kind of cognitive dissonance that hits you…
A nation against drugs, but not nicotine
As governments promote anti-addiction campaigns, tobacco and nicotine products continue to be normalised through lifestyle culture and weak enforcement, leaving young people caught in a dangerous contradiction Peter F. Borges…
Four days, two accidents: Calls grow for stricter checks on rental vehicles
Asmita Polji Pernem Following two serious road accidents involving rent-a-cab vehicles within four days — one in Sirlim that left a woman seriously injured and another in Siolim that claimed…
Vice President to attend Goa’s 40th Statehood Day celebration today
NT Reporter Panaji Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan will attend the 40th Statehood Day celebration on Saturday. A state-level function will be held at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala…
‘Goa likely to benefit from Supreme Court judgment on casino GST’
NT Reporter New Delhi The Supreme Court’s ruling upholding GST on casinos is expected to have major implications for Goa, where offshore and onshore casinos form a significant part of…
3,000 Mhaje Ghar orders by June 10, says Sawant
Special Correspondent Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that around 3,000 clear orders under the Mhaje Ghar Scheme would be distributed across North Goa and South Goa by…
SUV crashes into two-wheeler in Siolim, kills rider on the spot
NT Reporter Siolim A 32-year-old youth was killed on the spot after the two-wheeler he was riding was allegedly hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in Siolim early Friday…
SC sets 3-mnth deadline for reserved judgments
PTI New Delhi Observing that delay causes irreparable loss to litigants, the Supreme Court on Friday directed high courts to pronounce judgments within three months from the date of reserving…
Girish back as GPCC chief ahead of 2027 assembly polls
NT Reporter Panaji In a major organisational overhaul ahead of the crucial 2027 Goa assembly elections, the Congress high command on Friday removedAmit Patkar as president of Goa Pradesh Congress…
Gill seals the deal for Titans
Shubman Gill produced a batting masterclass with a majestic century as Gujarat Titans overpowered Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 to storm into their third Indian Premier League…
SC Virabhat move on
NT Reporter Curtorim SC Virabhat defeated Rumba United 3-2 to advance into the next round of the 9-a-side Curtorim Interward Football Tournament organised by Sporting Club of Virabhat at St…
FC Goa storm into finals
NT Reporter Mapusa FC Goa moved into the final of the GFA Under-16 Division I League after registering a comfortable 3-0 win over Cortalim Villagers SC at Duler Stadium, Mapusa…
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