Gasper Dsouza

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Will Goa's fruits go the way of Goa's fish?
Village Tinto, Goa Tue, 08/09/2009 - 12:40pm Article image

Mangoes, jackfruits, cashews and other Goan fruit delicacies are set to hit foreign markets. The Goa State Horticultural Development Corp has stated it is planning to export these fruits to other countries.

Here comes the bus with the Healing Touch
Village Tinto, Goa Mon, 07/09/2009 - 1:46pm Article image

They are Goa's very own Doctors without Borders - or more specifically, "doctors without clinics". 'Healing Touch', the big white bus, rolled out on its mission of bringing medical assistance to the doorsteps of those in need in villages across Goa.

Reexamine the Exam System in India
Village Tinto, Goa Sat, 05/09/2009 - 2:27pm Article image

In making Class X exams optional, the HRD Minister has taken us a step in the right direction. But a lot more is needed, especially in Goa. We need the school system itself examined.

Coming Down in Sheets!
The rains continued to lash the state on Saturday (Pic: Gasper DSouza)

While it comes as a relief after a long dry spell, concerns have been raised about the effect it could have on crops. On the other hand dams have reached their capacity and the total deficit could be wiped out for this year. (Pic: Gasper DSouza)

New chapter in Goa's environment protection?

After years of total disregard for the environment with rampant illegalities, especially in the mining sector, the Goa government could have woken up to the fact that it needs to act - the future of this State depends on it.

Ganesh Shopping
Ganesh Shopping (Pic: Gasper D'Souza)

The market in Panaji comes alive with colour as people shop for fruits and vegetables including bananas and beetle nuts, used to decorate the Ganesh mattoli (canopy). Ganesh is celebrated begining from August 23.

From CJ to Collaborative Journalism
Village Tinto, Goa Thu, 20/08/2009 - 4:28pm Article image

Four English language daily newspapers, five Marathi dailies, one Konkani daily, a number of 'freesheeters' and 3 cable news channels.

It would appear citizens in Goa are presented with the most accurate news, making us well-informed citizens. Think again.

An Unhealthy Obsession

The Goa government along with the rest of India and the media has gone overboard in the 'fight' against swine flu, bordering on mass hysteria.

Citizens' Expression and House Privileges
Village Tinto, Goa Sun, 09/08/2009 - 5:31pm Article image

It is entirely possible that in the "comedy" surrounding the Goa Speaker's "threat" to two writers, there is a danger the larger issue could be drowned out.

Let's Do It Goa!

Over 10 000 tons of illegal waste lying around all over Estonia. One outrageous plan - to clean it all up on one day!

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