The Goa Governor Dr. S. S. Sidhu highlighting the role of media in strengthening of democracy said in today’s era of information revolution, the Media represents a healthy and powerful element in the functioning of democracy.

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.

 Just days after the Goa Speaker Pratapsing Rane cautioned journalists for behaving like "narad munis", he once again cautioned after local daily Herald carried an article likening the assembly proceedings to a "comedy show."

Social media sites currently rule the roost - or at least the cyber world. Practically everyone I know with net access has a Facebook, MySpace or Twitter account.